Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum

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This museum displays numerous ceramic works from Hyogo Prefecture, including Tanba-yaki. Enjoy the diverse world of pottery, from traditional pieces to contemporary creations.

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Overview

The Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum, located in Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, is dedicated to the art of ceramics. Established at the foot of Kokuzouzan Mountain, adjacent to the Tatakugi Pottery Village, its purpose is to preserve and promote Hyogo's ceramic culture, dating back to the Heian period. Situated in the "Tamba Tatakugi" area, the largest pottery production site of Tanba-yaki, one of Japan's six ancient kilns, the museum primarily showcases Hyogo-produced ceramics, including Tanba-yaki, Awaji Minpei-yaki, Himeji Higashiyama-yaki, Toyooka Izushi-yaki, Sanda Sanda-yaki, and Sasayama Ouchiyaman-yaki, spanning from ancient to modern pieces. The collection's core consists of ceramics purchased and donated from the Hyogo Ceramic Art Hall, originally part of the personal collection of its founder, Hiroshi Tanaka (President of Zendan Bus, 1904-1981). From the museum's observation deck, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Tamba-yaki village, with its numerous kilns, against the backdrop of Wada-dera Mountain. The museum also offers creative and educational programs such as pottery workshops and cultural lectures.

  • Historic Sites
  • Cultural Assets
  • Shrines and Temples

Basic Information

Address
4 Kamitatakugi, Imada-cho, Tamba-Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Hyogo
Access
Take the JR Fukuchiyama Line to Aino Station, then a Shinki Bus bound for "Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum" or "Shimizu" for 15 minutes. Get off at the "Hyogo Ceramic Art Museum" stop. Show route
Op.Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:30 PM) July - August Saturdays & Sundays - 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Last entry at 5:30 PM)
Cld.Days
Mondays (the following weekday if Monday is a holiday), Year-end and New Year's holidays (December 31st and January 1st)
Fee
Adults: ¥500 High school & University students: ¥300 Junior high school students and younger: Free
INFO
Free parking available. Group discounts available. Wheelchair accessible. No photography allowed inside the building.
HP
https://www.hyogo-tougei.jp/

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