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Tokoname Pottery Studio Visit and Chef Inspired Plate Decorating

Nagoya, Japanby Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.

  • 4.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

・Walk through Tokoname’s historic pottery district, shaped by over 1,000 years of craftsmanship. ・Step inside a working pottery studio rarely seen by independent travelers. ・Discover tableware developed with chefs to elevate the presentation of fine cuisine. ・Decorate your own ban Series plate under the guidance of a third-generation artisan. ・Blend traditional Tokoname techniques with your creativity to craft a one-of-a-kind piece

What's included

  • Transportation during the tour
  • ban Series plate decorating experience
  • Kei-gama pottery studio visit
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Shipping fee for your finished ceramic piece
  • Personal purchases

Itinerary

Discover Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, with over 1,000 years of pottery history. Travel from Nagoya with your professional, English-speaking guide and explore the Pottery Path, lined with brick chimneys, old kilns, galleries, and workshops. Visit Kei-gama, a historic pottery studio, and meet third-generation artisan Takahisa Hisada. Discover the ban Series, distinctive tableware developed with chefs and recognized by Michelin-starred chefs for enhancing the beauty of food. With the artisan’s guidance, decorate your own 13-centimeter ban Series plate. Learn about chara, a traditional Tokoname ceramic coating, and add decorative touches using powdered seashells to create a unique piece blending tradition with personal expression. Experience how Tokoname’s pottery heritage continues to evolve through contemporary gastronomy and design.

Meeting and pickup

Meet your professional, English-speaking guide in front of the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center and begin your journey to Tokoname.

End point

Meet your professional, English-speaking guide in front of the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center and begin your journey to Tokoname.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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