As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 57,872 in 24,872 households, and a population density of 1,035 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 55.90 square kilometres (21.58 sq mi). The city is notable as one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan.
Getting to Tokoname
As the city hosts Chubu Centrair International Airport, one of the most important airports in Japan, it is very easy to access the city by any means. Everyone arriving at
- 01Chubu Centrair International Airport
- 02Rinku Tokoname Station
- 03Tokoname Station
It's just that Rinku Tokoname is closer to the city's large shopping malls while Tokoname station is closer to the downtown.
- 04Budget Rental Car Chubu International Airport Branch
Worth seeing
- 01Mentai Park Tokoname
You may want to see how pollock roe (鱈子, tarako) was made there.
- 02Rinku Beach
- 03Ōno
- 04Pottery Footpath
- 05Tokonyan
Where to eat
- 01Okuramochi
A little famous store in the city that provides various Wagashi (Japanese sweets) that can be presents.
Getting around Tokoname the local way
- Get inEveryone arriving at () will arrive Tokoname if they aren't going to transfer or using ferries.
- Get inIf you are from Tsu, Mie, you will take a ferry to Chubu Airport, then go to the city by train.
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