Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum

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A museum where you can experience the history, culture, and art of Japanese ceramics.

Cultural Assets

HighlightsExplore kiln sites from the Heian and Kamakura periods
Visit reconstructed kilns from the Muromachi and Edo periods
See ceramics from around the world
Attend special exhibitions
Try a pottery-making experience

Basic Information

Address: 234 Minamiyamaguchi-cho, Seto, Aichi Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Aichi

Access: Accessible via the Aichi Rapid Transit Line (Linimo), get off at Tojishiryokan-Minami Station and walk approximately 600 meters. Alternatively, take a taxi from Fujigaoka Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway Higashiyama Line (approx. 20 minutes). From Shin-Seto Station or Owari-Seto Station on the Meitetsu Seto Line, a taxi ride takes about 15 minutes. From Seto Station on the Aichi Loop Railway Line, a taxi ride takes about 15 minutes. Meitetsu Bus (weekends and holidays only, 5 trips/day) is available from Owari-Seto Station (approx. 21 minutes) or from the Aichi Expo Memorial Park Station (approx. 5 minutes). Show route

Op.Hours: October 1st - June 30th: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM) July 1st - September 30th: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Mondays (open on holidays, closed the following weekday) and December 28th - January 4th

Fee: Permanent Exhibition: ¥400 (Adults), ¥300 (High school & University students), Free (Junior high school students and younger) Special Exhibition fees vary.

INFO: Free parking for 250 cars.

HP: https://www.pref.aichi.jp/touji/index.html

Overview

Nestled in the hilly landscape of Seto, Aichi Prefecture, the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum is a specialized museum surrounded by abundant nature. It offers a comprehensive look at the history, culture, and art of Japanese ceramics, boasting a vast collection of domestic and international pieces. Permanent exhibitions trace the history of Japanese ceramics and showcase representative production areas like Seto-yaki and Mino-yaki. You can explore the remains of kilns used from the Heian to Kamakura periods (Minamiyama 8 and 9-A to 9-D kilns), as well as reconstructed ancient kilns, including a large kiln from the Muromachi period and a climbing kiln from the Edo period. Special exhibitions feature contemporary ceramic works and curated collections based on various themes. In recent years, they've focused on showcasing contemporary ceramic art and global ceramics. The museum also offers pottery-making experiences and a cafe. The Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum is a wonderful place to delve into the world of ceramics, appreciating its beauty, history, and culture. Be sure to visit when you're in Seto City.

Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum

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