[2025 Tokoname Attraction] Travel Guide for Tokonyan (Updated Apr)

#Sign up for July hotel test sleeper Tokonyan とこにゃん (Tokoname City Lucky Cat) This was created in 2011 to promote the city of Tokoname, which is famous for its traditional ceramic crafts, especially Tokoname ware. Tokonyan represents the luck and prosperity associated with the area. The name "Tokonyan" combines "Tokoname" and "nyan", the pronunciation of "nyan" in Japanese for "meow" (cat). This interesting name makes the character more lovable and relatable. #Luckycat #Tokoname #Nagoya #trip #JapaneseAttractions #JapanTravel

Tokoname City is one of the six ancient kilns in Japan and is famous for its pottery culture, especially the hometown of the lucky cat. The city produces a large number of lucky cats in various designs that symbolize good luck and prosperity. The most famous attraction is Tokoname Maneki-neko-dori (とこなめ招き猫通り), a street lined with 39 giant ceramic maneki-neko statues. The most eye-catching of these is the 3.8-meter-tall "Tokonyan," which playfully lies on the wall to greet visitors and has become a symbol of the area. In addition, the Tokoname Pottery Promenade is also a good place to explore the local pottery culture, where traditional kilns, pottery workshops and shops can be seen along the way. When you come to Tokoname City, in addition to admiring a variety of lucky cats, you can also make your own pottery. It is a journey full of culture and fun!

The landmark big lucky cat in Changhua city is quite eye-catching, and there are many cute cat statues scattered around it, creating a unique neighborhood atmosphere. As it is only a short drive from the airport, it is a great place for travelers to take an hour to explore before boarding their flight. In addition to checking in and taking photos, you can also appreciate a variety of creative cat artworks that will make you linger and add unforgettable memories to your journey.

#JuneTravelSupportEvent This is an old-style Japanese house that you can see on the way down after seeing everything. There are many very old wooden buildings in Japan. I was really surprised that the deep feeling of the wood and the fact that it was well maintained over time were amazing. #NagoyaTravel #JapanTravel #Tokonyan

#JuneTravelSupportEvent When I arrived at Tokonyan and looked down, I felt my heart pounding as I saw the wide open road from above It reminded me of the view of Namsan from the Itaewon overpass It was so nice that it was clean and quiet and made me feel more at ease #NagoyaTravel #JapanTravel #Tokonyan

#JuneTravelSupportEvent I found out that Nagoya is famous for pottery when I arrived I saw several pottery workshops on the way to Tokonyan At first glance, there were people who were doing the experience, and since it was 3,000 yen for 15 minutes, it seemed like a good idea to try it at a low price #NagoyaTravel #JapanTravel #Tokonyan

#JuneTravelSupportEvent Japan has a nice, cute feel, and on the way to see Tokonyan, there were pictures and letters drawn by children. I don't know Japanese, so I only saw the pictures, but when I saw that these pictures were drawn in 1992, I thought they were amazing. #NagoyaTravel #JapanTravel #Tokonyan

#JuneTravelSupportEvent If you go up the hill to see the Maneki Neko, you will start to see them a little bit, and if you keep going up, you will see a big face. It is said that Maneki Neko will bring you wealth if you raise its right hand, and guests if you raise its left hand. There were many tourists. #NagoyaTravel #JapanTravel #Tokonyan

#Aichi Trip #Photo Guide for Tourist Spots #Aichi Prefecture Tourism #Tourist Spots #Tourist Spots #Couple Trip On a trip to Aichi, I saw Tokoname's mascot, "Tokonyan." "Tokonyan" is a giant maneki-neko located about a 10-minute walk from Meitetsu Tokoname Station. It's a very popular spot for taking commemorative photos. The maneki-neko is 3.8m tall and 6.3m wide, so it's worth seeing as a symbol of Tokoname, a town of pottery. It's big from afar, and impressive up close. You'll feel happy if you go behind the maneki-neko. Worth a look!

Name: Toko Nyan, the Watchful Cat Location: Sakaemachi 2-chome, Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture Access: Get off at Meitetsu Tokoname Station. About 10 minutes on foot Visiting period: October The symbol of Tokoname City, it watches over the town from a high place. It is on the way to the Ceramics Hall, starting from Meitetsu Tokoname Station on the [Ceramics Walking Path], but if you were just walking normally you wouldn't notice it. When you get to Maneki Neko Street, look up 😊 #Autumn Trip #Aichi Prefecture #Autumn Leaves Viewing #Cat #Tokoname