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Tour description

Tokoname Pottery and Teapots Studio Visit and Town Tour is a tour in Tokoname. Tokoname Pottery and Teapots Studio Visit and Town Tour has a rating of 5.00/5.00.

Highlights

-Step inside a master teapot craftsman’s studio, rarely open to the public

-Learn the secrets of brewing smooth, flavorful tea with Tokoname teapots

-Savor Japanese tea with traditional wagashi sweets in an intimate setting

-Stroll Tokoname’s pottery path with a local guide

-Explore galleries, shops, and cafés at your own pace after the tour

Tour Overview

Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns with over 1,000 years of history, is renowned worldwide for its teapots and living ceramic traditions. On this tour, you’ll step inside the studio of a master craftsman, normally closed to the public, to discover the artistry and function of Tokoname teapots and learn traditional tea brewing with seasonal wagashi sweets. A guided walk along the Pottery Footpath reveals historic kilns, galleries, and walls of clay pipes, offering insight into the town’s heritage. The tour concludes with free time to explore shops, cafés, or enjoy lunch at your own pace.

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$174.91 per person

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