Definitely worth the price for wristband access to both INAX and tile museum. I enjoyed learning about the history of Tokoname and its role in ceramic production. The museum experience has been designed with the spectators comfort in mind, they even have UV umbrellas outside each museum which can be borrowed when walking from one building to another. The grounds have a workshop, the old factory building (now a museum), a restaurant and the tile museum. The best part for me was the tile museum, which featured exhibits from around the world describing how different cultures use ceramics. Everything was in English so I could understand it fully. The mini exhibit on porcelain toilets was entertaining and memorable!
The INAX Museums feature a fascinating Toilet Museum, tracing the evolution of Japanese toilets. Don't miss the gift shop's unique souvenir: "manaka" (monaka), a toilet-shaped sweet filled with delicious red bean paste. It's a fun and quirky treat!
This museum is infact a collection several smaller museums so go around the grounds!
You have to book in advance if you want to do the pottery / ceramic workshops.
Definitely worth the small detour if you are already on the pottery trail.
A really holistic and modern facility to learn more about the history of Tokoname pottery, bricks, and more! Even without reservations, you can go to the workshop to try your hand at making mosaic pieces. For a very reasonable 900 yen, I made my own photo frame with unlimited basic tiles! It was really enjoyable and a good way to immerse yourself in the special craftsmanship of Tokoname 😄
visited this place as part of a cultural exchange program. Wonderful place to bring your kids and try tiles crafts and know the history of the beautiful city Tokoname.
