The site was originally home to the first factory established by the Nippon Toki Gomei Kaisha, the predecessor of Noritake Co., Limited.
The signature red brick buildings were preserved to showcase the architectural style of Japan’s industrial modernization period.
The garden contains a 'Biotope' area specifically designed to foster local biodiversity in the middle of Nagoya.
Noritake's 'Bone China' was the first successful mass-produced variety of its kind in Japan, starting in 1914.
The park features a chimney that was part of the original 1904 factory infrastructure.
Visitors can participate in hands-on porcelain painting workshops, though finished pieces require professional firing.
The site uses water circulation systems that pay homage to the factory's historical water usage for cooling industrial processes.
Noritake Garden is located on the original 1904 factory site of the Noritake ceramics company in Nagoya. The complex features a museum documenting the history of fine bone china production and the company's industrial evolution. Visitors can explore the Craft Center, which displays vintage ceramics and allows observation of artisans painting and firing porcelain. The grounds include red-brick factory buildings preserved from the early 20th century, now repurposed for dining and retail. A Japanese-style garden and a cooling water fountain integrated with the site's original chimney provide green space in an industrial district. The onsite shop sells high-end dinnerware and outlet-priced items. A kiln site exhibition shows the historical development of firing technology. The garden integrates remnants of industrial heritage with contemporary landscaping.
The red brick buildings reflected in the pond of the central water feature.
Visit the Craft Center first to observe the active manufacturing processes before they conclude for the day.
Check the workshop schedule upon arrival if you wish to participate in painting pottery.
The onsite restaurant serves dishes specifically designed to be showcased on Noritake dinnerware.
Do not mistake the outlet shop for the only retail area; ensure you visit the main Craft Center store for the full collection of luxury goods.
Closed on Mondays. If a public holiday falls on a Monday, the facility is typically closed the following Tuesday.
