Yakimono Sanpo Michi

The Pottery Walking Trail is famous for its pottery tours. Tokoname City has many pottery studios, among which are the representative studios such as Nakamura Pottery, Maruichi Kiln, Raku Kiln, Fujiiya Touen, and Takahashi Kiln. These studios offer a wide range of styles of pottery, from historic to modern pieces created by young artists. In addition, at the studios, you can observe the work of craftsmen and even experience pottery making. There are many pottery studios in Tokoname City, each with its own unique features. The Pottery Walking Trail in Tokoname City offers a variety of ways to enjoy the studios and their works, including observing craftsmen at work, experiencing pottery making, enjoying local cuisine, and taking photos at various spots. Come and visit for a unique pottery experience!

The Yakimono Strolling Path is an area that was once the most prosperous pottery village in the early Showa period, and still retains a retro atmosphere from the Meiji to Showa eras. It is even used as a filming location for movies. In addition, the slope called "Dokan-zaka" is a slope made by reusing waste wheels used during firing, with Meiji-era pipes and Showa-era shochu bottles lined up densely on both walls. This scenery has become one of the representative views of the Yakimono Strolling Path. By strolling along the Yakimono Strolling Path, you can feel the history along with the retro atmosphere of the past.

Along the walking path, there are many pottery cafes, and "ni:no" is a cafe and sundries shop located right next to the pottery walking path. The first floor of the sundries shop sells cute and feminine accessories and dishes. Popular pottery artists such as Haruko Harada and Hiroshi Arai are also featured, and the stylish dishes and sweets served are popular. In addition, "MADYAMA" is a cafe renovated from a clay pipe factory located about a 2-minute walk from the pottery walking path parking lot. The mix of heavy columns and casual interior design allows for a stylish break in the chic shop. Furthermore, "Kiriyama Coffee" is the newest cafe on the Tokoname Pottery Path, which opened in February 2022, where you can enjoy coffee and sweets. The charm of the Tokoname stroll is that you can easily stop by during your walk. Pottery cafe hopping on the pottery walking path is recommended as a perfect resting spot during sightseeing, where you can enjoy stylish dishes and sweets.

At the Yakimono Strolling Path, you can not only take a stroll but also experience pottery making. There are many kilns and shops along the path, some of which hold experience classes. In the pottery experience, you can make your own pottery and then bake it. The experience time, cost, and reservation method vary depending on the kiln or shop, so it's necessary to check in advance. After the pottery experience, you can also take a walk along the strolling path and see or purchase local pottery. Tokoname City is famous as a pottery town, with many artists and craftsmen exhibiting their works. Making your own pottery at a pottery experience in Tokoname City will surely be a valuable experience!

The Tokoname Pottery Forest Museum is a pottery museum that opened in 1981 and was renovated and reopened in October 2021. Approximately 300 items, including production tools and products of Tokoname ware, a nationally designated important intangible cultural property, are on display, making it a must-see place for those interested in pottery. In addition, the facility has two facilities, the "Pottery Research Institute" and the "Training Workshop," where you can experience pottery making yourself. There are also many kilns and shops in Tokoname City, where you can stroll through streets surrounded by pottery. The "Tokoname Pottery Forest Museum" is not only a place to visit, but also a place where you can challenge yourself to pottery making, making it an attractive destination for pottery enthusiasts and travelers alike!