Tokoname Kyusu Teapots — Handmade in Japan

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Among Japan's six ancient kiln sites — Seto, Shigaraki, Echizen, Tanba, Bizen, and Tokoname — Tokoname is considered the largest and oldest, with a pottery tradition spanning over a thousand years. Situated in Aichi Prefecture near Nagoya, the town has long been synonymous with the finest handmade kyusu teapots in Japan.

The iron-rich clay of the region is said to soften the astringency of green tea, bringing out a mellower, rounder flavor in every cup. This is why Tokoname teapots have long been the preferred choice of Japanese green tea enthusiasts — valued in Japan much as Yixing teapots are in China.

For a general guide to Tokoname clay, ceramic filters, sizes, and craftsmanship, please see: Handmade Tokoname Kyusu Teapots from Japan.

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Each handmade teapot is checked for water leakage, and its capacity is measured at full volume (up to just under the lid) before listing.
Please note that the listed capacity does not necessarily correspond to the actual amount of tea you can brew in it.

Because each piece is individually handmade, slight variations may occur between similar teapots. 
A photo of the actual teapot available will be sent with the quote.

Hand-crafted Tokoname teapots selection
(click the picture for detail.)
Items with a mark, come in a wooden box.

For yuzamashi (a pitcher for cooling water), click here!

Prices are subject to change without prior notice

Sekiryu III 215 ml/7.2 fl oz

Sekiryu III 230 ml/ 7.7 fl.oz

Sekiryu III 220 ml/ 7.4 fl.oz NEW

Sekiryu III 210 ml/ 7.1 fl.oz NEW

Sekiryu III 220 ml/ 7.4 fl.oz NEW

Yutaka 140 ml/ 4.7 fl.oz

Yutaka 135 ml/ 4.6 fl.oz NEW

Yutaka 210 ml / 7.1 fl.oz

Shoryu 270 ml / 9.1 fl.oz SOLD

Shoryu 280 ml/ 9.4 fl.oz

Shoryu 280 ml / 9.4 fl oz

Tokoname kyusu - crimson nebula teapot by Shoryu

Shoryu 260 ml / 8.8 fl.oz SOLD

Tokoname kyusu - Makie Dragon teapot by Shoryu

Shoryu 270 ml / 9.1 fl.oz

Tokoname kyusu - Kinsai teapot by Shoryu

Shoryu 240 ml / 8.1 fl.oz

Tokoname kyusu teapot by Shoryu - Miyabi

Shoryu 190, 225 ml / 6.4, 7.6 fl.oz

Tokoname kyusu teapot - Tenmoku style Rainbow kyusu by Shoryu

Shoryu 245 ml / 8.3 fl.oz

Tokoname kyusu teapot - a set of Tenmoku style Rainbow kyusu and sencha cups by Shoryu

Shoryu 220 ml / 7.4 fl.oz NEW

Tokoname kyusu teapot - a set of White Tenmoku teapot and cups by Shoryu

Shoryu 250 ml / 8.5 fl.oz NEW

Mizuno Hiroshi 145-170 ml / 4.9-5.7 fl.oz SOLD

Mizuno Hiroshi 310 ml / 10.4 fl.oz SOLD

Tomoharu 220 ml / 6.7 fl.oz

Gisui 230 ml / 7.7 fl oz

Gisui 235 ml / 7.9 fl.oz

Gisui 285 ml / 9.6 fl.oz

Gisui 200 ml / 6.8 fl.oz

Gisui 265 ml / 8.9 fl.oz

Japanese pottery - Tokoname teapots by Gyokko

Gyokko 110 ml / 3.7 fl.oz SOLD

Houryu 360 ml / 12.1 fl oz

Kenji 190 ml / 6.4 fl oz

Kenji 415 ml / 14 fl oz

Kenji 450 ml / 15.2 fl oz

Kenji 310 ml / 10.5

Kenji 120-135 ml / 4 - 4.5 fl oz

Tokuta 215 ml / 7.3 fl oz

Tokuta 380 ml / 12.9 fl oz SOLD

Tokuta 260 ml / 8.8 fl oz NEW

Tokuta 385 ml/ 13 fl oz SOLD

Tokuta 380-395 ml / 12.9-13.4 fl.oz

Tokuta 260 ml / 8.8 fl.oz NEW

Tokuta 230 ml / 7.8 fl.oz NEW

Tokuta 195 ml / 6.6 fl.oz NEW

Tokuta 65-75 ml/ 2.2-2.5 fl.oz

Maekawa Junzo 140 ml / 4.7 fl oz

Maekawa Junzo 35 - 40 ml / 1.1 - 1.3 oz

Maekawa Junzo 140 ml / 4.7 fl oz

Maekawa Junzo 305 ml / 10.3 fl.oz

Maekawa Junzo 245 ml / 8.3 fl oz

Maekawa Junzo 300 ml / 10.1 fl oz

Yokei 295 ml / 9.9 fl oz

Hokujo 115 ml / 3.8 fl.oz

Hokujo 40 ml/ 1.3 fl.oz

Hokujo 320 ml / 10.8 fl oz

Hokujo 270 ml / 9.1 fl oz

Hokujo 110 ml / 3.7 fl.oz

Hokujo 225 ml / 7.6 fl.oz

Hokujo 220 ml / 7.4 fl.oz

Kohokujo 115 ml / 3.8 fl.oz

Kohokujo 105 ml / 3.5 fl.oz

Teruyuki 230 ml / 7.7 fl.oz

Teruyuki 245 ml / 8.3 fl.oz SOLD

Teruyuki 240,245 ml/8.1,8.2 fl oz

Teruyuki 230 ml/ 7.7 fl oz

Yoshiki 250 ml / 8.4 fl.oz

Yoshiki 145 ml / 4.9 fl.oz

Yoshiki 140-160 ml / 4.7-5.4 fl.oz

Hakuyu

Hakuyu 110 ml / 3.7 fl.oz

Hakuyu 210 ml / 7.1 fl oz

Fugetsu 200 ml / 6.8 fl.oz

Jinshu 210, 230 ml / 7.1, 7.8 fl.oz

Jinshu 85 ml / 2.8 fl oz

Jinshu 90 ml / 3 fl oz

Yusen 320,350 ml/10.8,11.8 fl oz

Yusen 370 ml/ 12.5 fl oz

Yusen 300 -335 ml / 10.1 - 11.3 fl.oz

Yusen 355, 405 ml / 12, 13.7 fl oz

Yusen 220 ml / 7.4 fl oz

Yusen 220-280 ml / 7.4-9.4 fl.oz

Yusen 250-265 ml / 8.4-9 fl.oz

Yusen I 125 ml / 4.2 fl.oz

Seiho 255-285 ml / 8.6-9.6 fl.oz

Seiho 260 ml / 8.8 fl.oz

Yakishime Camellia teapot by Seiho 295, 310 ml

Seiho 295 ml / 9.9 fl oz

Seiho 270, 275 ml / 9.1, 9.3 fl.oz

Seiho 265 ml/ 8.9 fl.oz SOLD

Seiho 290, 300 ml / 9.8, 10.1 fl oz

Seiho 150-240 ml/5-8.1 fl.oz

Seiho 295 ml / 10 fl.oz

Seiho 300 ml / 10.1 fl.oz

Seiho 80-100 ml / 2.7-3.3 fl.oz

Japanese pottery - Tokonameyaki teapot by Shunen II

Shunen 300 ml / 10.1 fl.oz

Shunen 270 ml / 9.1 fl oz

Shunen 255 ml / 8.6 fl.oz

Shunen 265 ml / 8.9 fl.oz

Shunen 250 ml / 8.4 fl.oz

Tokonameyaki Shudei bell-shaped teapot by Setsudo

Setsudo 240 ml / 8.1 fl.oz NEW

Setsudo 225 ml / 7.6 fl.oz NEW

Tokonameyaki Yohen Marugata teapot by Setsudo

Setsudo 345 ml / 11.7 fl.oz NEW

Setsugetsu 285 ml / 9.6 fl.oz

Setsugetsu 155 ml / 5.2 fl.oz

Kodo 295 ml / 9.9 fl.oz

Tanikawa Jin 210 ml / 7.1 fl. oz

Tanikawa Jin 160 ml / 5.4 fl. oz

Tanikawa Jin 85, 100, 110 ml / 2.9, 3.4, 3.7 fl.oz

Tanikawa Jin 70 ml / 2.3 fl.oz

Konishi Yohei 240 ml / 8.1 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 245 ml / 8.2 fl oz SOLD

Konishi Yohei 200 ml / 6.76 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 145 ml / 4.9 fl oz

Konishi Hiroo 230 ml / 7.7 fl.oz

Konishi Hiroo 150 ml / 5 fl.oz

Konishi Hiroo 60 ml / 2 fl.oz

Konishi Hiroo 50 ml / 1.7 fl.oz

Japanese pottery Tokoname teapot by Yamada Jozan IV

Jozan IV 420 ml / 14.2 fl oz SOLD

Wood-fired teapots --->

Compared to other Tokoname teapots, the lids of wood-fired teapots tend to have a looser fit．This　does　not　affect their　function　if　used　in　the　usual　way　of　pressing　the　knob　down　with　the　forefinger　when　pouring　tea.

Konishi Hiroo 225 ml / 7.6 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 300 ml / 10.1 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 250 ml / 8.45 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 45 ml / 1.5 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 140 ml / 4.7 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 240 ml / 8.1 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 310 ml / 10.4 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 240 ml / 8.1 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 310 ml / 10.5 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 220 ml / 7.4 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 205 ml / 6.9 fl oz

Konishi Yohei 200 ml / 6.7 fl.oz

Jozan IV 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 180 ml / 6 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 110 ml / 3.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 220 ml / 7.4 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 80 ml / 2.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 105 ml / 3.6 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 140 ml / 4.7 fl.oz

Yamada Sou 60 ml / 2 fl.oz

Tokoname kyusu come in a range of distinctive finishes, shaped by clay composition and firing technique:

Shudei (朱泥) — the classic Tokoname finish: iron-rich clay fired in an oxidizing atmosphere, producing a warm reddish tone
Kokudei (黒泥) — fired through a secondary reduction process to produce dark tones; each piece varies in depth of color and surface quality, from glossy black to quiet matte charcoal
Yakishime — unglazed stoneware, fired without glaze to reveal the natural texture of the clay

Handle styles also vary to suit different brewing preferences:

Yokode (横手) — side handle, the most common kyusu style
Ushirode (後手) — rear handle, similar to a Western teapot
Uwade (上手) — top handle, ideal for larger pots

All teapots in our selection are individually handcrafted by named Tokoname potters — not mass-produced, unless otherwise stated. While many teapots on the market are slip-cast from molds, each piece here reflects the skill of its maker.
Artistic Nippon is operated by Yoshikawa Toki, a ceramics specialist established in Choshi, Japan in 1953. Many come in a wooden presentation box (indicated by the mark), making them a natural choice as a gift.

For more info. on Japanese teapots, please refer to:

Brewing Temperature and time of Japanese green tea by type
Matcha	176 F. (80C)	-
Sencha	158-167 F. (70-75 C)	45 - 60 sec.
Gyokuro	140 F.　（60C).	90 - 120 sec.
Hojicha, bancha , genmaicha	Boiling water	30 sec.

For yuzamashi (a water pitcher for cooling water), click here!

Stainless Steel Tea caddy / Canister

Tokoname Kyusu Guides and Articles

Explore our guides to Japanese teapots, Tokoname craftsmanship, ceramic filters, tea preparation, and traditional Japanese tea culture.

Caring for your Tokoname teapots

Use Tokoname teapots just as you would use porcelain teapots.
Rinse the inside with hot water after each use in order to eliminate the possibility of tea stains. Wipe the outside with a soft cloth and leave to dry naturally, right side up with the lid off in a well-ventilated area. *Never place the pot onto direct fire.
Wiping with a soft, dry cloth gives a lustrous sheen to the pot and makes it even more pleasing to the eye. *Do not wipe inside the teapots.

Tokoname is a small city, situated in central Japan (right next to Centrair airport). Most of the houses in the historical area were traditionally painted black, so that they did not show the dirt from kiln fumes. It is said that Tokoname people did not realize that sparrows weren't black until they went to the next town and saw their true color. Nowadays, the black fumes which used to envelop the town are no longer evident., but the atmosphere and character of Tokoname's heyday lives on.

*Photos left to right - general view of Tokoname city, traditional workshop, walls made of clay pipes and pots bordering slope paved with pottery pieces.

Tokoname Kyusu Teapots — Handmade in Japan

We ship quality handcrafted Tokoname teapots worldwide!

Each handmade teapot is checked for water leakage, and its capacity is measured at full volume (up to just under the lid) before listing. Please note that the listed capacity does not necessarily correspond to the actual amount of tea you can brew in it.

Wood-fired teapots --->

Tokoname Kyusu Guides and Articles

Each handmade teapot is checked for water leakage, and its capacity is measured at full volume (up to just under the lid) before listing.
Please note that the listed capacity does not necessarily correspond to the actual amount of tea you can brew in it.