Tokoname Ware (Ceramics)
Also written: 常滑焼・陶磁器 · 常滑烧·陶瓷器
Known as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, Tokoname is famed for traditional crafts—especially kyusu teapots and maneki‑neko (beckoning cat) figurines—that attract international visitors.
An Illustrated Japan / Aichi / Culture & Tradition
About this place
Tokoname Ware (Ceramics) in Aichi – Known as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns, Tokoname is famed for traditional crafts—especially kyusu teapots and maneki‑neko (beckoning cat) figurines—that attract international visitors. In Tokyo/Kanto, big chains and independents coexist, price from ¥100 to luxury. Seasonal twist: cherry blossoms, summer matsuri, winter illum, pedestrian paradise on weekends. 2h walk yields shopping + rest. Etiquette: keep to side for photos, don't block registers, use cashless to speed. Access: Yamanote, metro, 5-min walk from nearest station, Suica tap.
