Tokoname Pottery Path — Attraction in Tokoname

A great day trip from Nagoya City to this ancient pottery village filled with beautiful cat displays. Less than 30min on the Meitetsu Limited Express. Go on an hour to an hour and a half footpath to explore and learn about the village’s rich history dating as far back as the Meiji Period. The path is well maintained and marked. The main thing to keep in mind is that there are still people living in this village, so please be considerate and abide by the rules from the tourism information guidelines. Wave to the big statue of Maneki Neko on the bridge over Tokoname Manekineko-dori leading into the village. Marvel at some pottery art and items sold in the local shops along the footpath. There are shops with items ranging from ¥ to ¥¥¥. Great to buy yourself a souvenir or a gift to that special person. There’s also cafès along the path. Most important, get to spot number 9 on the footpath and snap a photo of Dokan-zaka Hill (one of Japan's top 30 home town hillside ways). Another historical sight is the Noborigama (Climbing Kiln) - designated National Important Folk Cultural Property. I can’t list them all, but this should make you want to go experience this place sooner than later. Add it to your list of places in...

常滑観光といえば焼きもの散歩道ですよね。 壁側いっぱいに常滑焼が並ぶ様は圧巻で、観光で来られた方を多く見かけます。 ただやはり上り坂と下り坂が常にあるのでヒールで行ったら靴擦れ必須です。絶対にやめた方がいいです。 道中焼きもの販売店があり、皿や器だけでなく、焼き物の置物(かわいいキノコや猫など)が置いてあります。置物などは800円程度で購入できます。色んな作家の作品が並べられているのでおすすめです。こぶたカフェやレストラン、足湯ができるカフェなどがありますが、トイレは各施設にしかなく、各施設はそれぞれ遠いので行ける時に行っておいたほうがいいです。また自販機もあまりないのでそこも気をつけた方がいいです。体力に自信がない方やトイレが心配な方はイオンモール常滑の入り口の壁に少しだけですが焼きもの散歩道壁面にあるものと同じ物が飾ってあるのでそこに行きましょう。

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When it comes to sightseeing in Tokoname, the Yakimono Walking Trail is a must! The walls lined entirely with Tokoname pottery are truly impressive, and you’ll see many tourists taking photos along the way.

That said, the path has constant slopes both up and down — so if you go in heels, you’re guaranteed to get blisters. Seriously, don’t do it!

Along the trail, you’ll find pottery shops selling not only plates and bowls but also adorable ceramic ornaments like mushrooms and cats. Many of these small pieces cost around ¥800, and you can browse works by various artists, which makes it even more fun.

There are also cozy spots like Kobuta Café, restaurants, and even a café where you can enjoy a footbath. However, restrooms are only available inside each facility — and since they’re all quite spread out, it’s best to use one whenever you get the chance. Vending machines are also few and far between, so keep that in mind.

If you’re worried about your stamina or bathroom access, there’s a small section of pottery decorations on the wall near the entrance of AEON Mall Tokoname — they’re the same kind as the ones you’ll see on the Walking Trail, so it’s worth checking out if you prefer an...

This was a fun place to see examples of different styles of pottery. The shops were fantastic with super nice people. The prices of the pottery could vary from very reasonable to very expensive. The walking route was quite nice and a great way to spend a morning. I loved the bakery that was on site that used a furnace. Great stuff and a nice place. The tourist information staff were great...