Tokoname Pottery Footpath
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Parking available
A mile-long trail celebrating Tokoname's pottery culture, featuring clay pipes, kilns, and lucky cat figurines, including a 12.5-foot-tall one.

📜 Historic trail showcasing Tokoname's pottery heritage, with two main routes.
🔍 Features traditional kilns, chimneys, and unique ceramic art.

Why Go

🚶 Explore a mile-long trail of pottery culture
🐈 See unique lucky cat figurines, including a giant 12.5-foot one
🏺 Discover ancient pottery techniques and historical kilns
🖼️ Visit art galleries, cafes, and pottery studios

Tips

🗺️ Start at Tokoname City Ceramics Hall for maps and info.
🚶‍♀️ Course A (1.6 km, 1 hr) for main attractions; Course B (4 km, 2.5 hrs) for deeper history.
📞 Contact Tokoname Tourism Center for specific establishment holidays.

Cost

💰 Free to walk; Takita Family Residence JPY 200 (junior high and younger free).

Hours

🕒 Trail open daily, any time; Tokoname Tourist Information Center 9:00-16:00 (closed year-end/New Year).

🅿️ Parking

Pottery Footpath Lot: Approx. 45 spaces, JPY 300 for 8 hrs.
Ceramics Hall Lot: Approx. 40 spaces, JPY 500 all day (JPY 300 for mopeds/motorcycles).
Ichiki Bridge South Lot: Buses only, advance reservation required.

🚻 Restrooms

Available.

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