What other travelers are saying about Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo
Nice, quiet museum with free entry to all areas except for the exhibition and special exhibition. No food or drinks are allowed inside. The exhibition fee varies; mine was 600 yen. Restrooms are inside the museum, and there's plenty of free parking. At sundown, they light up the pretty ceramic lamps in the garden.
The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, with extended hours until 6:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays in August. It is closed every Monday (or Tuesday when Monday is a national holiday), as well as on New Year's holidays from December 31 to January 1. There is also a maintenance period in late February to mid-March when the museum is closed. Visitors should arrive by 5:30 PM for last admission.
Yes, the museum offers various pottery workshops ranging from beginner to advanced levels. The popular "First Electric Potter's Pottery Making Experience" is a one-day program suitable for elementary school students and older. Participants can create up to three items using an electric potter's wheel, with guidance from professional pottery instructors. Workshop schedules vary and some require advance reservations, so checking the museum's website or contacting them beforehand is recommended.
Admission to the museum grounds is free, but special exhibition fees vary, typically around 600 yen. The permanent collection areas may have different pricing depending on current exhibitions. Visitors aged 71 and older receive discounted admission. Parking at the museum is free.
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs and buggies are available free of charge at the information booth. The museum buildings are connected by walking paths through the grounds, and elevators are available to access different floors. The facility also provides restrooms and other amenities to accommodate visitors with various mobility requirements.
The museum has a dining café called Kokuzo on the second floor of the entrance building, offering various pasta dishes and lunch sets. The popular Pasta Lunch costs 1,650 yen and includes a choice of six pasta types, thick-sliced toast, and seven drink options. All tableware used in the café is made from Tamba ware by local artists. The restaurant overlooks the valley and surrounding kilns, providing scenic views while dining. The café also serves homemade cakes and coffee. Additionally, a traditional tea room is available for formal tea ceremonies with advance reservations.
The museum is a rather large complex consisting of the main gallery building, a workshop, a restaurant, and a community showroom.
During my time the exhibit on display was one about Finnish glass art. The pieces were wonderful and all information was offered in both English and Japanese.
Although I enjoyed my time there, the size of the permanent collection on show was rather disappointing, consisting of only a single small room.
Beautiful display of the most gorgeous and articulated pieces of japanese ceramic crafts.
Stopped here for a break between Osaka and Kinosaki and it was worth it 💯.
A lot of very different techniques are shown and if you use google translate to translate the japanese info next to each item, you can learn a lot.
It is located in Sasayama City, Northern part of Hyogo Prefecture. It presents exhibitions of ancient potteries and contemporary ceramic arts. The fine masterpieces of Meiji Era ceramic arts which was produced for export to Europe are collected and displayed at the museum. FYI: “The charm of Seto Novelty- Ceramic Ornaments loved from world” exhibition is being held starting from Mar 16, 2019 to Jun 2, 2019.
