




| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hands On Tokoname Pottery Experience with a Local Artisan | 5h 15min | — | $249 | |
Tokoname Bonsai Pottery Local Artisan and Pottery Path | 4h 15min | — | $235 | View |
Tokoname Teapot and Bonsai Pottery Tour with Local Artisans | 4h 45min | — | $285 | View |
Tokoname Pottery and Fermentation Sake Brewery & Artisan Pottery | 5h 15min | — | $299 | View |
・Explore Tokoname, one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kiln pottery regions. ・Wander the historic Pottery Path through kilns, brick chimneys, workshops, and galleries. ・Discover Tokoname’s centuries-old tradition of crafting large ceramic crocks and vessels. ・Visit Tokoname’s only workshop still dedicated to making traditional ceramic crocks. ・Craft your own fermentation crock with guidance from a third-generation artisan.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $463.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 6.
Discover Tokoname’s centuries-old pottery and fermentation traditions, shaped by more than 1,000 years of ceramic craftsmanship. Explore the historic Pottery Path, then visit Yamagen Toen, Tokoname’s only workshop still dedicated to traditional fermentation crocks. Meet third-generation artisan Yuji Koie, learn how local clay is transformed into crocks, and experience the craft firsthand by creating your own vessel. Choose its color and leave the firing and finishing to the artisans. Your finished crock will be ready several months later, offering a lasting connection to Tokoname’s pottery heritage and Japan’s rich fermentation culture. Before leaving, browse contemporary Tokoname ware at TOKOTAME STORE. A hands-on experience perfect for those interested in traditional crafts, Japanese food culture, and local artisans.
Excurgo comparison of 390 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hands On Tokoname Pottery Experience with a Local Artisan lasts about 5h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $249 per person for this Nagoya experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $463. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your professional, English-speaking guide at Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center and travel together to Tokoname by train. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Tokoname Bonsai Pottery Tour with Three Master Artisans | 4h 45min | — | $285 | View |
Tokoname Pottery Indigo and Japanese Fermentation Experience | 5h 15min | — | $285 | View |
Tokoname Pottery and Teapot Tour from Nagoya with 3 Craftsmen | 5h 45min | — | $285 | View |