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A 1.6-4km walking course through Tokoname's historic kiln district — one of Japan's 'Six Ancient Kilns' — winding past Meiji-era climbing kilns, brick smokestacks, and the iconic Dokanzaka slope walled with stacked ceramic pipes and shochu jars.

Crowd level

Moderate

Rating

4.2· 1,442 reviews

Opening hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission

Footpath is open access/free; individual shops and the Ceramics Hall may charge separately for workshops.

Nearest station

Tokoname Station (Meitetsu Tokoname Line)

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