Pottery Footpath
Tokoname Tourism Association
Tokoname City, on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture, boasts a history of over 1,000 years of pottery making as one of the top six ancient pottery regions of Japan.
The Pottery Footpath is a popular tourist destination, located on a small hill in the city center, that gives you a sense of that history and culture.
Dokanzaka, situated along the path, was selected as one of the Quasi-top 100 most beautiful Japanese historical views in March, 2007.
The townscape features brick chimneys and kilns, along with sloping paths uniquely paved with recycled pottery pieces, and is lined with many cafes, galleries, and guesthouses occupying former ceramic pipe factories. It is known as a hidden gem that communicates its own unique atmosphere and history.
The Pottery Footpath is a popular tourist destination, located on a small hill in the city center, that gives you a sense of that history and culture.
Dokanzaka, situated along the path, was selected as one of the Quasi-top 100 most beautiful Japanese historical views in March, 2007.
The townscape features brick chimneys and kilns, along with sloping paths uniquely paved with recycled pottery pieces, and is lined with many cafes, galleries, and guesthouses occupying former ceramic pipe factories. It is known as a hidden gem that communicates its own unique atmosphere and history.
View scenic routes that include this spot
Experience Japanese history directly
More Information about Pottery Footpath
Street address
- 3-8 Sakaemachi, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture, Postal Code: 479-0836
Access
- Tokoname Tourist Information Center: 5 minutes on foot from Meitetsu Tokoname Station.
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
- ・There are many private homes located in the Pottery Footpath area. Please refrain from looking inside the private homes or entering private property.
・(For those visiting by car) The width of the road on the Pottery Footpath A Course is too narrow for cars. Please park in the Tokoname City Ceramic Hall Parking Lot (paid parking) or the Pottery Footpath Parking Lot (paid parking).
update: Dec.16.2025
