Noritake Garden (solo trip)

My only familiarity with Noritake was my mother's china set in her fancy glass cabinet when I was a child. I was sternly told never to touch it, which of course, meant I took teacups out of the cabinet and flipped them over to see the Noritake logo. Luckily, my curiosity didn't cause breakage to any of the pieces. Truth be told, I didn't have a burning desire to come here. However, youthful YouTu...

Only a fifteen-minute walk from Nagoya Station lies Noritake Garden, a quaint fusion of nature, craftsmanship, and history. The location, which was once the grounds of the Noritake ceramics plant, has a museum highlighting the company's rich porcelain history, a tranquil park, and wonderfully maintained red-brick buildings. In addition to taking part in ceramic painting classes and viewing exhib...

A must visit when you are at Nagoya! Set lunch at The Kiln was marvellous! Parking is troublesome as need to park at Aeon Mall which is located at the side and can redeem two hours of free carpark.

A unique garden lined with red brick houses and a fountain. There is a museum or two here featuring pottery pieces, history, etc. One requires a small fee while the other has free admission. There is also a shop.

When I visited Noritake Garden in Nagoya, it felt like a little escape from the city buzz. The place is such a cool mix of history, art, and nature. The museum was a real highlight for me—it’s packed with gorgeous Noritake porcelain pieces that showcase incredible craftsmanship. It’s amazing to see how their designs have evolved over the years. The garden itself was so peaceful. I loved walking a...