Guidebook for Tokoname-shi

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Guidebook for Tokoname-shi

Food Scene

'Butcher's Factory' A great place for slow-cooked ribs and steaks. If you need a reservation we can call for you.
ブッチャーズ ファクトリー
5-chōme-93 Koiehonmachi
'Butcher's Factory' A great place for slow-cooked ribs and steaks. If you need a reservation we can call for you.
'Kikuhiro' Japanese style restaurant. A reasonably priced 'Izakaya' pub serving the local area's seafood and other Japanese pub fare.
菊広
3-chōme-20 Shinmeichō
'Kikuhiro' Japanese style restaurant. A reasonably priced 'Izakaya' pub serving the local area's seafood and other Japanese pub fare.
One of our favorite ramen places in Tokoname. Located near the pottery walk, 'Kamon Tanaka Kai' really puts a lot of effort into serving beautifully presented bowls of ramen. We recommend the 'Shiokaze' (Salty wind) ramen with a topping of shrimp as well as pork. Opens from 6:30pm, closed on Sundays.
家紋たなか快
35-1 Chōma
One of our favorite ramen places in Tokoname. Located near the pottery walk, 'Kamon Tanaka Kai' really puts a lot of effort into serving beautifully presented bowls of ramen. We recommend the 'Shiokaze' (Salty wind) ramen with a topping of shrimp as well as pork. Opens from 6:30pm, closed on Sundays.
'Tokoname Charsiu' Less than 1km from our place, this nondescript restaurant serves huge slices of Char siu pork served in rich soy-based ramen. When you enter the restaurant, just raise your fingers indicating the number of servings you require. That's all they serve. If you can't finish the pork, they provide plastic doggy bags for you to take it home.
常滑チャーシュー
'Tokoname Charsiu' Less than 1km from our place, this nondescript restaurant serves huge slices of Char siu pork served in rich soy-based ramen. When you enter the restaurant, just raise your fingers indicating the number of servings you require. That's all they serve. If you can't finish the pork, they provide plastic doggy bags for you to take it home.
'Washoku Sato' This is a well-known chain of restaurants in Japan. They serve a wide variety of traditional dishes, offer all-you-can-eat and drink options, and are reasonably priced. From our place you are looking at 15 minutes walk away, located across the road from 'Lawson' Expect to wait on weekend evenings, it gets busy.
和食さと 常滑店
'Washoku Sato' This is a well-known chain of restaurants in Japan. They serve a wide variety of traditional dishes, offer all-you-can-eat and drink options, and are reasonably priced. From our place you are looking at 15 minutes walk away, located across the road from 'Lawson' Expect to wait on weekend evenings, it gets busy.
'Kyotei Ramen' Located close to Tokoname station, Kyotei Ramen is the place to go if you like a lot of Charsiu pork in your ramen. The chunks of simmered pork are so huge it's almost a struggle to finish it off. In addition, they have other traditional dishes in their warm and welcoming family run restaurant. *Incidentally, the word Kyotei refers to the local boat race arena in Tokoname. Apparently this restaurant is a popular place for punters on their way to and from the arena, where you can place bets on your favorite boat racer, as you would with horse racing.
Koiehonmachi, 6 Chome−37
'Kyotei Ramen' Located close to Tokoname station, Kyotei Ramen is the place to go if you like a lot of Charsiu pork in your ramen. The chunks of simmered pork are so huge it's almost a struggle to finish it off. In addition, they have other traditional dishes in their warm and welcoming family run restaurant. *Incidentally, the word Kyotei refers to the local boat race arena in Tokoname. Apparently this restaurant is a popular place for punters on their way to and from the arena, where you can place bets on your favorite boat racer, as you would with horse racing.
Flight of Dreams is a newly opened complex located a few minutes walk from the main terminal at Chubu International Airport. It offers a Seattle-themed choice of restaurants and cafes, with an area to get an insight in Boeing and the 787 Dreamliner aircraft. We recommend this place as a good choice if you've just arrived at the airport and need a decent meal or some time to kill before flying out. Most restaurants close before 10pm.
DRAUMAFLUG
1-chōme-1 Centrair
Flight of Dreams is a newly opened complex located a few minutes walk from the main terminal at Chubu International Airport. It offers a Seattle-themed choice of restaurants and cafes, with an area to get an insight in Boeing and the 787 Dreamliner aircraft. We recommend this place as a good choice if you've just arrived at the airport and need a decent meal or some time to kill before flying out. Most restaurants close before 10pm.
Located just 5 mins walk from our place, closer to Kabaike station. Tatsumi not only serves sushi, but also a good selection of other traditional Japanese fare, such as tempura. The owners are welcoming and you'll find the prices agreeable.
Tatsumi Sushi
Located just 5 mins walk from our place, closer to Kabaike station. Tatsumi not only serves sushi, but also a good selection of other traditional Japanese fare, such as tempura. The owners are welcoming and you'll find the prices agreeable.
Sagami is a well-known Japanese cuisine chain in this region, specializing in traditional dishes such as udon, sashimi and also local favorites like miso-katsu and miso-nikomi udon. It opened in 2024 so is a relatively new additional to the area, and is open 7 days a week, from 11am to 9:30pm (Last order)
和食麺処サガミ 常滑店
Sagami is a well-known Japanese cuisine chain in this region, specializing in traditional dishes such as udon, sashimi and also local favorites like miso-katsu and miso-nikomi udon. It opened in 2024 so is a relatively new additional to the area, and is open 7 days a week, from 11am to 9:30pm (Last order)

Shopping

Aeon is the biggest chain of shopping malls in Japan. It has a wide selection of shops, restaurants and some activities for kids and adults alike such as go-carting. Opens at 10am and most of the mall closes at 9pm. From our station, Kabaike, it's 4 stations away towards the airport, next to 'Rinku Tokoname' station.
10 íbúar mæla með
Aeon Mall Tokoname
2-chōme-20-3 Rinkūchō
10 íbúar mæla með
Aeon is the biggest chain of shopping malls in Japan. It has a wide selection of shops, restaurants and some activities for kids and adults alike such as go-carting. Opens at 10am and most of the mall closes at 9pm. From our station, Kabaike, it's 4 stations away towards the airport, next to 'Rinku Tokoname' station.
'Seria 100 yen store' This is the nearest 100 yen shop to our place. There is another one in AEON Mall, but this shop is within 15 mins walk of our place. Near the 100 yen shop there is also a small supermarket, 'Yamanaka'.
１００円ショップセリア常滑店
'Seria 100 yen store' This is the nearest 100 yen shop to our place. There is another one in AEON Mall, but this shop is within 15 mins walk of our place. Near the 100 yen shop there is also a small supermarket, 'Yamanaka'.
'Family Mart' convenience store This is the nearest convenience store to our place, and has been a godsend for many of our guests arriving late, when restaurants are closed, or to get something for breakfast. Located west of us, less than 10 minutes walk away.
ファミリーマート常滑若松町店
'Family Mart' convenience store This is the nearest convenience store to our place, and has been a godsend for many of our guests arriving late, when restaurants are closed, or to get something for breakfast. Located west of us, less than 10 minutes walk away.

Sightseeing

Tokoname's Pottery Walk. At must-do area to see in Tokoname. Located close to Tokoname station, you'll find a number of walking courses taking you through Tokoname's famous pottery and ceramics district. See traditional pottery, arts and crafts as well as cafes. The narrow lanes themselves are decorated with pottery and make for fantastic photos.
Yakimono Promenade
Tokoname's Pottery Walk. At must-do area to see in Tokoname. Located close to Tokoname station, you'll find a number of walking courses taking you through Tokoname's famous pottery and ceramics district. See traditional pottery, arts and crafts as well as cafes. The narrow lanes themselves are decorated with pottery and make for fantastic photos.
'Himakajima Island' Located off the southernmost tip of Chita Peninsula, Himakajima is a nice half or full day trip. With a wide variety of little restaurants and marine activities such as kayaking, it's an ideal place for families, particularly in the summer. To get there, you'll need to have a car to drive down to Morozaki town, from where you can take a ferry to the island. (15 mins away). Next to Himakajima is Shinojima which also has its own little charm.
Himakajima
'Himakajima Island' Located off the southernmost tip of Chita Peninsula, Himakajima is a nice half or full day trip. With a wide variety of little restaurants and marine activities such as kayaking, it's an ideal place for families, particularly in the summer. To get there, you'll need to have a car to drive down to Morozaki town, from where you can take a ferry to the island. (15 mins away). Next to Himakajima is Shinojima which also has its own little charm.

Essentials

Better suited for those with a car, Besia supermarket is a great place to stock up on basic groceries as well as having a huge selection of ready-made foods, such as sushi-rolls. Next to Besia is 'Cainz Home', a large DIY/Hardware store, for some quality Japanese-made homewares.
Beisia Food Center Tokoname Shop
3-chōme-3-152 Nijinooka
Better suited for those with a car, Besia supermarket is a great place to stock up on basic groceries as well as having a huge selection of ready-made foods, such as sushi-rolls. Next to Besia is 'Cainz Home', a large DIY/Hardware store, for some quality Japanese-made homewares.

Getting Around

'Kabaike' station. This is the nearest train station to our place, less than 5 mins walk away. Please note that all trains to and from this station are 'Local' only, no express or rapid trains stop here. You can go to the airport or Nagoya from here.
Kabaike Station
'Kabaike' station. This is the nearest train station to our place, less than 5 mins walk away. Please note that all trains to and from this station are 'Local' only, no express or rapid trains stop here. You can go to the airport or Nagoya from here.
Rental car offices There are 5 rental car companies located next to each other at Chubu International Airport, and they all offer competitive rates. Many of our guests choose to pick and and drop off cars with these companies.
タイムズセントレア空港東
4 Chome-11 Centrair
Rental car offices There are 5 rental car companies located next to each other at Chubu International Airport, and they all offer competitive rates. Many of our guests choose to pick and and drop off cars with these companies.

Parks & Nature

Onizaki Port. This is a small fishing port near our place. Go there early in the morning to see the local fisherman bring in their catches, and enjoy a nice stroll along the seawall.
鬼崎漁港
Onizaki Port. This is a small fishing port near our place. Go there early in the morning to see the local fisherman bring in their catches, and enjoy a nice stroll along the seawall.
'Shuraku-en Park' If you'd like to see a giant Buddha but don't plan on going to Nara or Kamakura, then Shuraku-en park has an equally large and impressive statue. Little known to people outside this area, the park itself is good for a nice stroll and of course its star attraction. It's a nice place to go to during the cherry blossom and autumn leaves seasons.
Shurakuen Buddhist
Nishihazama-2-1 Araomachi
'Shuraku-en Park' If you'd like to see a giant Buddha but don't plan on going to Nara or Kamakura, then Shuraku-en park has an equally large and impressive statue. Little known to people outside this area, the park itself is good for a nice stroll and of course its star attraction. It's a nice place to go to during the cherry blossom and autumn leaves seasons.

Arts & Culture

Tokoname is famous for its ceramic production. One famous company that originated here is Inax, which produce toilets, among other bathroom and home products. The company is now known as Lixil, but the Inax brand still lives on. The Inax Live Museum is an interesting place to see the history of Tokoname, and has a variety of exhibits based around ceramics and tiles. In addition, their Italian restaurant has a great reputation around town for its pizzas.
INAX Live Museum
1-chōme-130 Okueichō
Tokoname is famous for its ceramic production. One famous company that originated here is Inax, which produce toilets, among other bathroom and home products. The company is now known as Lixil, but the Inax brand still lives on. The Inax Live Museum is an interesting place to see the history of Tokoname, and has a variety of exhibits based around ceramics and tiles. In addition, their Italian restaurant has a great reputation around town for its pizzas.