Toban-no-michi

The Ceramic Plate Road in Tobe Town is an art road where you can enjoy unique designs. The 580 ceramic plates, each drawn by the town's potters, combine beauty and durability. The spatial structure designed by architect Tadao Ando is also attractive, allowing you to stroll along with large ceramic walls and the scenery of the Satoyama. This place, where nature and art harmonize, is a spot where you can refresh both your mind and body.

The Touban no Michi (Pottery Plate Road) is a tourist spot located in Tobe Town where you can enjoy the serene countryside landscape. Walking along the art road paved with 580 unique pottery plates is enjoyable in itself, but the changing natural scenery with each season, such as autumn leaves and spring greenery, is also attractive. Additionally, the spatial structure designed by architect Tadao Ando should not be missed. If you want to refresh your mind and body, please come and visit.

The ceramic road is paved with 580 unique ceramic plates, each with its own design. One of the highlights is the large ceramic wall. At the Tobeyaki Ceramic Art Museum, which showcases traditional Tobeyaki pottery, you can appreciate its beauty. The white porcelain, born from the battle between earth and flames, has depth and transparency that soothes the soul. This place, where you can experience nature and art, is a popular spot not only for tourists but also for locals.

Along the Touban no Michi (Ceramic Plate Road), you can see ceramic plates made by artisans from Tobe-cho. Their works, which showcase their impressive technical skills, are a must-see. In addition to the 580 unique ceramic plates, there are also works by Tobe-yaki artisans on display, ranging from historic pieces to contemporary art. The space structure, designed by architect Tadao Ando, is also attractive, and this place where nature and art harmonize can refresh both your mind and body.

On the Touban Road, you can enjoy delicious local cuisine using local ingredients. After enjoying the unique designs on the Tobe-yaki pottery tiles that line the road, why not savor the local flavors? Tobe-cho is famous for high-quality ingredients such as sake rice "Gohyakumangoku," "Tobe black beans," and "Tobe Wagyu beef." In particular, "Tobe Wagyu beef" is popular for its tender texture and refined taste. Local restaurants offer dishes using these ingredients and are highly popular among travelers.