Tokonameyaki Matsuri
Overview
Tokoname is one of the leading traditional pottery production areas in Japan. The pottery made here is
called TOKONAMEYAKI.
Every year in October many Tokoname craftsmen, artists, galleries and shops come together to hold a
pottery festival where they exhibit and sell their wares.
This festival is called the TOKONMAMEYAKI MATSURI.
Click here for information on Tokoname ceramics.
Click here for information on tourism in Tokoname City.
Tokonameyaki Matsuri Date, Time and Place
October 7 and 8, 2023
This year's TOKONMAMEYAKI MATSURI will be held for two days on October 7th (Saturday) and October 8th (Sunday) at three locations (A, B, and C) in Tokoname City.
Venue Map
Venue A (Main venue)
[ BOAT RACE TOKONAME ]
Saturday, 7th
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, 8th
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
*Fireworks will be launched from 6:00 p.m.
Venue A Map
In Japan boat racing is one form of government-sanctioned public gambling and there is a large boat racing
pavilion in Tokoname City. This venue is used for the festival because it allows for effective use of both
indoor and outdoor spaces. Boat races will not be held during the two days of the Tokoname Ceramic
Festival.
Approximately 100 people, including Tokoname ceramic manufacturers, craftsmen and writers will have stalls
at Venue A, selling a variety of wares.
A fireworks display will be held from 6pm on Saturday the 7th and can be viewed in and around Venue A.
Admission to each venue is free.
*If the weather is bad on the 7th, the fireworks display will be postponed to the 8th.
Venue B
[ YAKIMONO SANPO ROAD ]
saturday the 7th and sunday the 8th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue B Map
The YAKIMONO SANPO ROAD is a popular tourist destination in an area where the townscape that flourished
with the ceramics industry still remains.
This area is home to pottery manufacturers, artist studios,
galleries, shops and cafes so you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping while taking in the historic sites.
Venue C
[ Cera Mall ]
saturday the 7th and sunday the 8th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue C Map
The Cera Mall is a shopping mall with many shops selling Tokoname ceramics. Here you can see many works by artists and craftsmen in one place so you will have an excellent opportunity to find the pottery you want. The selection of Tokoname kyusu (Japanese style teapots) and bonsai pots is unique.
Access
■ Coming from Central Japan International Airport
Meitetsu Central Japan International Airport Station
About a 3 minutes by train.
Meitetsu Tokoname Station
From there, it takes about 8 minutes to walk there.
If you take the free shuttle bus, it takes about 5 minutes.
Venue A
From there, it takes about 15 minutes to walk there.
If you take the free shuttle bus, it takes about 5 minutes.
Venue B
Too far to walk, use the free shuttle bus.
(takes about 15 minutes)
Venue C
* Free shuttle buses will run a loop around each venue approximately every 20 minutes.
* Departure and
arrival times may vary depending on road conditions.