Tokoname Pottery and Fermentation Sake Brewery & Artisan Pottery
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5h 15min
- Price from
- $301 / person
- Location
- Nagoya, Japan
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tourism Designers Co., Ltd.
- Meeting point
- Meet your Professional, English-speaking guide at Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center. Travel together to Tokoname by train, then continue by taxi to Sawada Sake Brewery.
Description
Discover Tokoname’s fermentation culture through two traditions: pottery and sake brewing. Tour Sawada Sake Brewery, founded in 1848, and taste four local specialties. Sip sake from Tokoname ware, paired with seasonal fermented bites. Wander Tokoname’s historic Pottery Path, lined with kilns, chimneys, and workshops. Meet a third-generation artisan at Tokoname’s only traditional fermentation crock pottery.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 27
- Adult (ages 7+)
- $301
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $538.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 26.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tokoname
Discover Tokoname, where pottery and fermentation have shaped everyday life for generations. With more than 1,000 years of ceramic history, the town became known for large storage vessels and, later, glazed crocks used to make and preserve miso, umeboshi, and pickles. Begin at Sawada Sake Brewery, founded in 1848, to learn how local ingredients, climate, and fermentation influence its sake. Taste three varieties and a plum liqueur from Tokoname ware cups, paired with seasonal fermented bites. Explore the historic Pottery Path, with its brick chimneys, old kilns, workshops, and galleries. Then visit Yamagen Toen, Tokoname’s only pottery specializing in traditional fermentation crocks. Third-generation artisan Yuji Koie reveals how locally sourced materials are transformed into clay and shaped using generations-old techniques. Experience Tokoname’s fermentation culture through the sake, ceramics, and foods that connect them.
What's included
Included
Pottery workshop visit
Professional, English-speaking guide
Brewery tour and tasting
Train and taxi transportation during the tour
Not included
Transportation to the meeting point
Personal purchases
How it compares in Nagoya
- Starting price $301 is 50% above the typical $201 for tours of similar length in Nagoya
Excurgo comparison of 384 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A Mandarin, French, Spanish, German, or Korean-speaking guide may be available. Please contact the supplier in advance to check availability.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Tokoname Pottery and Fermentation Sake Brewery & Artisan Pottery lasts about 5h 15min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $301 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 $538. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your Professional, English-speaking guide at Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center. Travel together to Tokoname by train, then continue by taxi to Sawada Sake Brewery. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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