How long does it take to travel from Nagoya Station to Tokoname Station, and how much is the train fare?

It takes about 30 minutes to reach Tokoname Station from Nagoya Station by limited express or local train. The one-way fare is around 600 to 750 yen.

How can I make a stopover at Tokoname Station using a direct QR ticket to Chubu Centrair International Airport?

To get off at Tokoname Station with a direct airport ticket, you need to ask the station staff and pay an additional fare. In the article, an extra 750 yen per person was paid, which included the train ticket to the airport after sightseeing.

Where can I store luggage like suitcases upon arriving at Tokoname Station, and how much does it cost?

At Tokoname Station, a one-day luggage storage service is available for 430 yen. There are also coin lockers available for 500 yen, making it convenient to store your bags.

What is the recommended time to visit the Tokoname Pottery Village, home to the giant Maneki-neko 'Tokonyan', and what should I be aware of?

It is recommended to visit in the morning or early afternoon, as many shops close early in the day. Since there are many narrow paths and winding hills, it's best to wear comfortable sneakers and use Google Maps.

How can I withdraw Japanese yen using a Travelog card at a local convenience store ATM in Tokoname?

Simply insert your card into the convenience store ATM and select the 'international cards' button on the screen. Since Korean translation is supported, you can follow the instructions, enter your PIN, and withdraw yen without any fees.

Tokoname Pottery Village Guide: Nagoya Day Trip Tips

Since my accommodation was Nishitetsu Hotel Croom,

I made my way from Hisaya-odori Station

to Nagoya Station.

From Nagoya Station,

you can go directly

to Chubu Centrair International Airport.

I came here

to use the QR code

for the Meitetsu Line

airport train.

Buying it in advance is cheaper

than getting a round-trip ticket on-site,

and it saves so much time and is super convenient!

But as I was trying to head through,

I wondered, "Wait, where do I scan the QR code?"

Right here! At the station office where the staff is.

If you show them your QR code...

...they will scan it for you with this tiny little device!

Head over to Platform 4,

bound for Chubu Centrair International Airport!

Look for the long-named train

bound for Chubu Centrair International Airport and hop on!!

Tokoname Station

A pottery-making village home to a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat)

Originally, I had bought a QR code ticket

to head straight to the international airport, but

I realized that just two stops before Chubu Centrair International Airport

lies Tokoname Station.

Knowing that Tokoname is a historic pottery village

famous for its giant-faced Maneki-neko, I got so curious

that I made a spontaneous decision to hop off and explore!

🎈 Taking a limited express or local train from Nagoya Station takes about 30 minutes,

🎈 and costs around 600 to 750 yen.

Conversely, you can easily head from

Chubu Centrair International Airport

to Tokoname Station, as they are directly connected.

⭕️ There is also a free shuttle bus available!

But wait!!! We had pre-purchased

train ticket QR codes on MyRealTrip

that go straight to Chubu Centrair International Airport.

We thought we could just get off here,

scan the QR code to exit, and spoke to the station staff...

and they told us there would be an extra fee.

They mentioned we could just ride all the way to the airport first, and then take

the free shuttle bus from the airport back to Tokoname Station, which is free.

But traveling back and forth sounded like a hassle,

and with our bags, it was just too inconvenient.

We wanted to start sightseeing right away,

so we asked how much the extra charge would be.

They said it was 750 yen per person.

We were a bit startled by the price,

but this fee actually included our ticket back to the airport

after we finished exploring Tokoname!

In the end, we didn't scan the QR code

and ended up paying an extra 1,500 yen for the two of us.

They did give us a tiny discount on the total, though.

Honestly, we're still not entirely sure how they calculated that fare...

When we asked about the extra fee,

the two station staff members spent a long time

discussing it together...

Tokoname Pottery Footpath Guide & Shuttle Bus Info

Luggage Storage

It costs 430 yen to leave your bags for the day.

The lockers are 500 yen.

We decided not to store our luggage

and just rolled it out with us.

Anyway,

after sorting all that out and heading outside,

true to its name as a pottery town,

there were lovely ceramic cats greeting us.

In Tokoname, you can spot ceramic pipes

and clay roof tiles embedded in the walls,

lovely studio galleries,

potters' creative spaces,

nostalgic old brick chimneys rising into the sky,

and even a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) face!

It's so cute!

Since we're grabbing lunch around here,

I stopped by a convenience store ATM

to withdraw some Yen fee-free using my travel card.

Make sure to select "International Cards,"

insert your card,

and since there are translation options, it's incredibly easy to navigate.

Just enter your PIN,

and out comes your cash!

It’s quite hot, and dragging a suitcase is a bit of a workout...

but we're off to see the giant Maneki-neko!

As soon as we stepped outside,

my companion pointed and said they saw something.

Honestly, I couldn't see a single thing at first...

But as we walked a little closer,

a cute Maneki-neko came peeking into view!

We started heading up the winding hills.

Comfortable sneakers are an absolute must!

The paths around here are narrow and can get quite steep.

Despite the heat and having to drag our suitcases,

we explored every little nook and cranny.

As we wandered along,

we came across beautifully traditional-looking houses,

and crossing over this bridge,

we could see Tokoname Station in the distance.

For this town,

it's best to visit from morning through midday.

Many places here

tend to close quite early in the afternoon.

Also, Google Maps is an absolute lifesaver!

📍 Tokonyan
Sakaemachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0836 Japan

This cat even has a name—it's Tokonyan!

They say it's a cat that brings good fortune and happiness.

It's super cute, but maybe a little spooky if you ran into it at night!

Here is a view from the side!

There are tiny, adorable cat statues too

Cute even when looking from the side!

I had no idea Nagoya had such a charming, cozy little village.

It's absolutely lovely!

They even sell a special milk

that you can only buy here in Tokoname City.

It was already sold out from the morning when I visited,

so I couldn't try it... 😂

The town isn't too big, so you can easily

explore the whole area in about an hour or two.

But I actually found an incredibly delicious spot here!

To be continued in the next post!

📍 Tokoname Station
5-Chome Koiehonmachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0838, Japan

Since my accommodation was Nishitetsu Hotel Croom,

I went from Hisaya-odori Station

to Nagoya Station.

You can go directly

from Nagoya Station

all the way to Chubu Centrair International Airport,

and I came here

to use the Meitetsu Line

airport railway QR code.

Buying it in advance is cheaper than

purchasing a round-trip ticket on-site.

It saves a lot of time and is super convenient!

[QR Ticket] Nagoya Meitetsu Airport Express One-Way Ticket (Airport ↔ Nagoya Station) - MyRealTrip3ha.in

Klook

Nagoya Meitetsu Airport Express Train Ticket - Klook3ha.in

When I was about to head out...

where on earth did the QR code scanner go? 🤔

Right here! At the ticket gate office,

if you show them your QR code...

they'll scan it for you with this cute little device! 📱

Head over to Platform 4!

Bound for Central Japan International Airport!

Central Japan International Airport

Just look for the long name on the screen and hop on!!

Tokoname Station

A charming pottery town home to a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat)!

Originally, I bought a QR code ticket

heading straight to the international airport.

But Tokoname Station is just two stops away

from Central Japan International Airport,

and knowing it's a historic pottery town

home to the giant-faced Maneki-neko,

I got so curious that I made a spontaneous decision to hop off!

🎈 From Nagoya Station, it takes about 30 minutes by limited express or local train,

and costs around 600 to 750 yen (~$4 to ~$5).

🎈 Alternatively, you can also easily get to Tokoname Station

directly from Chubu Centrair International Airport.

⭕️ There is also a free shuttle bus!

But here's the thing!!! We had pre-purchased QR-code train tickets

directly to Chubu Centrair International Airport via MyRealTrip.

We thought we could just get off here,

scan the QR code, and head out,

so we spoke to the station staff...

They told us there was an additional fare!

They explained that we could just ride all the way to the airport first,

and then take the free shuttle back to Tokoname Station.

But going back and forth sounded like such a hassle,

and since we had our luggage with us, it just wasn't convenient.

We decided to just pay and explore,

so we asked how much the additional fare was.

They said it was 750 yen (~$5) per person.

We were a bit taken aback because it felt a little pricey,

but it turned out this price actually included the fare to return to the station and head to the airport after exploring Tokoname!

In the end, we didn't scan our QR codes

and paid an extra 1,500 yen (~$10) for the two of us.

They even gave us a small discount on the fare!

To be honest, we're still not entirely sure how the math worked out...

When we asked about the extra fee,

the two station staff members kept discussing it with each other for quite a while...

Tokoname Pottery Footpath Shuttle Bus Info

Luggage Storage

It costs 430 yen (~$3) per day to leave your bags with them.

Locker rooms are 500 yen (~$3).

We decided not to store our bags

and just rolled them along with us.

Anyway,

after sorting all of that out, we finally stepped outside!

True to its reputation as a ceramic town,

there were adorable ceramic cats everywhere.

In Tokoname, you can see

ceramic pipes and pottery shards embedded in the walls,

lovely workshop galleries,

artists' creative spaces,

vintage brick chimneys peeking through,

and even a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) face!

It's so cute!

Since we decided to grab lunch around here,

I stopped by a convenience store to withdraw some JPY

fee-free using my Travelog card!

Make sure to select "International Cards" first.

Insert your card,

It offers English translations, so it's super easy to navigate.

Just enter your PIN,

and out comes the cash!

Dragging our suitcases in the heat is no joke...

but we're off to see the giant Maneki-neko!

As soon as we stepped outside,

someone pointed and said, "Look, there it is!"

Honestly, I couldn't spot it at first...

But as we walked a bit closer,

the cute Maneki-neko came into view, peeking over!

We started heading up the winding hills.

Comfortable sneakers are an absolute must here!

The paths are quite narrow and there are plenty of steep slopes.

Even though it was hot and we had our heavy suitcases,

we happily explored every little corner of the neighborhood.

As we wandered along,

we came across some lovely, traditional-looking houses.

If you cross this bridge,

you can spot Tokoname Station in the distance.

Pro-tip: This village is best visited

during the morning or early afternoon.

Many local shops

tend to close quite early!

Also, keeping Google Maps open is highly recommended.

📍 Tokonyan
Sakaemachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0836 Japan

The giant cat actually has a name—it's Tokonyan!

She is known as the guardian cat who beckons happiness and good fortune.

It’s cute but also a bit creepy... especially if you see it at night!

Let's check it out from the side, too!

There are also cute little kitty statues,

and they look adorable from every angle!

I can't believe Nagoya has such a charming, cozy little town...

It's absolutely captivating!

They even have a special milk

that's only sold here in Tokoname!

Unfortunately, it was already sold out when I got there in the morning,

so I couldn't try it 😂

It's not a huge place, so you can easily explore

the whole town in about an hour or two.

But wait, I found a seriously amazing food spot here!!

To be continued in the next post!

📍 Tokoname Station
5-Chome Koiehonmachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0838, Japan

Since my accommodation was Nishitetsu Hotel Croom,

I made my way from Hisaya-odori Station

to Nagoya Station.

From Nagoya Station,

you can go directly

to Chubu Centrair International Airport.

I came here

to use the QR code

for the Meitetsu Line

airport train.

Buying it in advance is cheaper

than getting a round-trip ticket on-site,

and it saves so much time and is super convenient!

But as I was trying to head through,

I wondered, "Wait, where do I scan the QR code?"

Right here! At the station office where the staff is.

If you show them your QR code...

...they will scan it for you with this tiny little device!

Head over to Platform 4,

bound for Chubu Centrair International Airport!

Look for the long-named train

bound for Chubu Centrair International Airport and hop on!!

Tokoname Station

A pottery-making village home to a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat)

Originally, I had bought a QR code ticket

to head straight to the international airport, but

I realized that just two stops before Chubu Centrair International Airport

lies Tokoname Station.

Knowing that Tokoname is a historic pottery village

famous for its giant-faced Maneki-neko, I got so curious

that I made a spontaneous decision to hop off and explore!

🎈 Taking a limited express or local train from Nagoya Station takes about 30 minutes,

🎈 and costs around 600 to 750 yen.

Conversely, you can easily head from

Chubu Centrair International Airport

to Tokoname Station, as they are directly connected.

⭕️ There is also a free shuttle bus available!

But wait!!! We had pre-purchased

train ticket QR codes on MyRealTrip

that go straight to Chubu Centrair International Airport.

We thought we could just get off here,

scan the QR code to exit, and spoke to the station staff...

and they told us there would be an extra fee.

They mentioned we could just ride all the way to the airport first, and then take

the free shuttle bus from the airport back to Tokoname Station, which is free.

But traveling back and forth sounded like a hassle,

and with our bags, it was just too inconvenient.

We wanted to start sightseeing right away,

so we asked how much the extra charge would be.

They said it was 750 yen per person.

We were a bit startled by the price,

but this fee actually included our ticket back to the airport

after we finished exploring Tokoname!

In the end, we didn't scan the QR code

and ended up paying an extra 1,500 yen for the two of us.

They did give us a tiny discount on the total, though.

Honestly, we're still not entirely sure how they calculated that fare...

When we asked about the extra fee,

the two station staff members spent a long time

discussing it together...

Tokoname Pottery Footpath Guide & Shuttle Bus Info

Luggage Storage

It costs 430 yen to leave your bags for the day.

The lockers are 500 yen.

We decided not to store our luggage

and just rolled it out with us.

Anyway,

after sorting all that out and heading outside,

true to its name as a pottery town,

there were lovely ceramic cats greeting us.

In Tokoname, you can spot ceramic pipes

and clay roof tiles embedded in the walls,

lovely studio galleries,

potters' creative spaces,

nostalgic old brick chimneys rising into the sky,

and even a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) face!

It's so cute!

Since we're grabbing lunch around here,

I stopped by a convenience store ATM

to withdraw some Yen fee-free using my travel card.

Make sure to select "International Cards,"

insert your card,

and since there are translation options, it's incredibly easy to navigate.

Just enter your PIN,

and out comes your cash!

It’s quite hot, and dragging a suitcase is a bit of a workout...

but we're off to see the giant Maneki-neko!

As soon as we stepped outside,

my companion pointed and said they saw something.

Honestly, I couldn't see a single thing at first...

But as we walked a little closer,

a cute Maneki-neko came peeking into view!

We started heading up the winding hills.

Comfortable sneakers are an absolute must!

The paths around here are narrow and can get quite steep.

Despite the heat and having to drag our suitcases,

we explored every little nook and cranny.

As we wandered along,

we came across beautifully traditional-looking houses,

and crossing over this bridge,

we could see Tokoname Station in the distance.

For this town,

it's best to visit from morning through midday.

Many places here

tend to close quite early in the afternoon.

Also, Google Maps is an absolute lifesaver!

📍 Tokonyan
Sakaemachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0836 Japan

This cat even has a name—it's Tokonyan!

They say it's a cat that brings good fortune and happiness.

It's super cute, but maybe a little spooky if you ran into it at night!

Here is a view from the side!

There are tiny, adorable cat statues too

Cute even when looking from the side!

I had no idea Nagoya had such a charming, cozy little village.

It's absolutely lovely!

They even sell a special milk

that you can only buy here in Tokoname City.

It was already sold out from the morning when I visited,

so I couldn't try it... 😂

The town isn't too big, so you can easily

explore the whole area in about an hour or two.

But I actually found an incredibly delicious spot here!

To be continued in the next post!

📍 Tokoname Station
5-Chome Koiehonmachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0838, Japan

Since my accommodation was Nishitetsu Hotel Croom,

I went from Hisaya-odori Station

to Nagoya Station.

You can go directly

from Nagoya Station

all the way to Chubu Centrair International Airport,

and I came here

to use the Meitetsu Line

airport railway QR code.

Buying it in advance is cheaper than

purchasing a round-trip ticket on-site.

It saves a lot of time and is super convenient!

[QR Ticket] Nagoya Meitetsu Airport Express One-Way Ticket (Airport ↔ Nagoya Station) - MyRealTrip3ha.in

Klook

Nagoya Meitetsu Airport Express Train Ticket - Klook3ha.in

When I was about to head out...

where on earth did the QR code scanner go? 🤔

Right here! At the ticket gate office,

if you show them your QR code...

they'll scan it for you with this cute little device! 📱

Head over to Platform 4!

Bound for Central Japan International Airport!

Central Japan International Airport

Just look for the long name on the screen and hop on!!

Tokoname Station

A charming pottery town home to a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat)!

Originally, I bought a QR code ticket

heading straight to the international airport.

But Tokoname Station is just two stops away

from Central Japan International Airport,

and knowing it's a historic pottery town

home to the giant-faced Maneki-neko,

I got so curious that I made a spontaneous decision to hop off!

🎈 From Nagoya Station, it takes about 30 minutes by limited express or local train,

and costs around 600 to 750 yen (~$4 to ~$5).

🎈 Alternatively, you can also easily get to Tokoname Station

directly from Chubu Centrair International Airport.

⭕️ There is also a free shuttle bus!

But here's the thing!!! We had pre-purchased QR-code train tickets

directly to Chubu Centrair International Airport via MyRealTrip.

We thought we could just get off here,

scan the QR code, and head out,

so we spoke to the station staff...

They told us there was an additional fare!

They explained that we could just ride all the way to the airport first,

and then take the free shuttle back to Tokoname Station.

But going back and forth sounded like such a hassle,

and since we had our luggage with us, it just wasn't convenient.

We decided to just pay and explore,

so we asked how much the additional fare was.

They said it was 750 yen (~$5) per person.

We were a bit taken aback because it felt a little pricey,

but it turned out this price actually included the fare to return to the station and head to the airport after exploring Tokoname!

In the end, we didn't scan our QR codes

and paid an extra 1,500 yen (~$10) for the two of us.

They even gave us a small discount on the fare!

To be honest, we're still not entirely sure how the math worked out...

When we asked about the extra fee,

the two station staff members kept discussing it with each other for quite a while...

Tokoname Pottery Footpath Shuttle Bus Info

Luggage Storage

It costs 430 yen (~$3) per day to leave your bags with them.

Locker rooms are 500 yen (~$3).

We decided not to store our bags

and just rolled them along with us.

Anyway,

after sorting all of that out, we finally stepped outside!

True to its reputation as a ceramic town,

there were adorable ceramic cats everywhere.

In Tokoname, you can see

ceramic pipes and pottery shards embedded in the walls,

lovely workshop galleries,

artists' creative spaces,

vintage brick chimneys peeking through,

and even a giant Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) face!

It's so cute!

Since we decided to grab lunch around here,

I stopped by a convenience store to withdraw some JPY

fee-free using my Travelog card!

Make sure to select "International Cards" first.

Insert your card,

It offers English translations, so it's super easy to navigate.

Just enter your PIN,

and out comes the cash!

Dragging our suitcases in the heat is no joke...

but we're off to see the giant Maneki-neko!

As soon as we stepped outside,

someone pointed and said, "Look, there it is!"

Honestly, I couldn't spot it at first...

But as we walked a bit closer,

the cute Maneki-neko came into view, peeking over!

We started heading up the winding hills.

Comfortable sneakers are an absolute must here!

The paths are quite narrow and there are plenty of steep slopes.

Even though it was hot and we had our heavy suitcases,

we happily explored every little corner of the neighborhood.

As we wandered along,

we came across some lovely, traditional-looking houses.

If you cross this bridge,

you can spot Tokoname Station in the distance.

Pro-tip: This village is best visited

during the morning or early afternoon.

Many local shops

tend to close quite early!

Also, keeping Google Maps open is highly recommended.

📍 Tokonyan
Sakaemachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0836 Japan

The giant cat actually has a name—it's Tokonyan!

She is known as the guardian cat who beckons happiness and good fortune.

It’s cute but also a bit creepy... especially if you see it at night!

Let's check it out from the side, too!

There are also cute little kitty statues,

and they look adorable from every angle!

I can't believe Nagoya has such a charming, cozy little town...

It's absolutely captivating!

They even have a special milk

that's only sold here in Tokoname!

Unfortunately, it was already sold out when I got there in the morning,

so I couldn't try it 😂

It's not a huge place, so you can easily explore

the whole town in about an hour or two.

But wait, I found a seriously amazing food spot here!!

To be continued in the next post!

📍 Tokoname Station
5-Chome Koiehonmachi, Tokoname, Aichi 479-0838, Japan

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