Travelling in Tokoname
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Travelling in Tokoname
Good afternoon,
I'm planning a trip back to Japan again next year, and there are several places i'm planning to go that i haven't been before. Since it's a quick connection off the train line i'll be using, i was thinking to stop by in Tokoname for a couple of nights and do the pottery walk and perhaps hunt down a few of the bonsai pottery kilns to visit.
Specifically i would be keen to visit Koyo for i have an affinity for their pots (especially Kouichirou Aiba's though i understand he has handed the kiln on now), but cannot find any address or even a broad approximation of location. I'd definitely do the pottery walk, but it would be nice to know what is around beforehand so i don't go wandering past something i would love to see.
Assistance appreciated!
I'm planning a trip back to Japan again next year, and there are several places i'm planning to go that i haven't been before. Since it's a quick connection off the train line i'll be using, i was thinking to stop by in Tokoname for a couple of nights and do the pottery walk and perhaps hunt down a few of the bonsai pottery kilns to visit.
Specifically i would be keen to visit Koyo for i have an affinity for their pots (especially Kouichirou Aiba's though i understand he has handed the kiln on now), but cannot find any address or even a broad approximation of location. I'd definitely do the pottery walk, but it would be nice to know what is around beforehand so i don't go wandering past something i would love to see.
Assistance appreciated!
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
Thank you for the link!melbrackstone wrote: ↑August 18th, 2019, 6:21 pm I recall another asking...
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
google street view from the curvy roads near Tokoname station...you can see "pottery store" mentioned quite a few times
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- TimS
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
Perfect, that's the path i intend to walk along! I really do hope i can find the Koyo kiln, i have seen the footage of the store so i know what shopfront to look for!melbrackstone wrote: ↑August 18th, 2019, 9:00 pm tokonamewalk.jpg
tokoname.jpg
google street view from the curvy roads near Tokoname station...you can see "pottery store" mentioned quite a few times
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
Hi mate,
You won't find any of the Tokoname bonsai potters on the Tokoname pottery trail.
They are a little out of the way from the tourist trail.
I have PM'd you.
Cheers
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
I am green with envy. When the time comes, wherever your travels take you, enjoy and I hope you find a souvenir pot or two. One day I'd like to get to Japan.
Tending bonsai teaches me patience.
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
Good for you @wrcmad.Hi mate,
You won't find any of the Tokoname bonsai potters on the Tokoname pottery trail.
They are a little out of the way from the tourist trail.
I have PM'd you.
Cheers
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
A trip to Japan....
... DAMN!
Envious doesn’t begin to cut it.
... DAMN!
Envious doesn’t begin to cut it.
"NO CUTS, NO GLORY"
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll still walk the trail to see what it’s about, but my motivation is definitely the bonsai potters
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
For sure the trail is worth seeing.TimS wrote: ↑August 18th, 2019, 10:11 pmThanks for letting me know! I’ll still walk the trail to see what it’s about, but my motivation is definitely the bonsai potters
It is both fascinating and quite beautiful.
But it is only one part of what exists in the town.
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Why don't you make a Korea detour?
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Re: Travelling in Tokoname
Sorry for any envy caused! Just cannot find any information about where to find the bonsai potters!
- TimS
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I think this time my budget won’t allow it, but Korea is a beautiful country, I was there in 2012 I think it was and thoroughly enjoyed it. I’d love to come see what Korean bonsai is about; another time though.鸕盆栽 Gamauji Bonsai wrote: ↑August 18th, 2019, 11:02 pm Why don't you make a Korea detour?
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