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Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum
A world of ceramic art woven from Ibaraki’s beauty and tradition.
Opened in 2000 in Kasama Geijutsu no Mori Park under the theme of traditional crafts and new sculptural art. As the first prefectural museum in eastern Japan dedicated to ceramic art, it draws many art fans from Japan and abroad.
The exhibits, collected around the three keywords “Inspire,” “Learn,” and “Enjoy,” are all full of appeal. Exhibition Room 1 introduces modern and contemporary Japanese ceramic works under various themes, including valuable pieces by recipients of the Order of Culture and holders of Important Intangible Cultural Properties. Be sure to check out the special corners highlighting Hazan Itaya, a master of modern ceramic art from Ibaraki Prefecture, and Living National Treasure Yasunari Matsui.
Also worth seeing are Exhibition Room 2, which spotlights ceramic artists and others with deep ties to Ibaraki Prefecture from a variety of angles, and the Special Exhibition Gallery, which showcases the brilliance of outstanding craft works from Japan and abroad through diverse special exhibitions.
After taking your time with the exhibits, stop by the museum shop to pick up a souvenir of your visit, where you’ll find ceramic works, related goods, and Kasama ware, one of Kasama City’s proud specialties.
Highlights
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The first prefectural museum in eastern Japan dedicated to ceramic art, attracting many art fans from Japan and overseas.
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Displays valuable modern and contemporary ceramic works under the keywords “Inspire,” “Learn,” and “Enjoy.”
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Also features special corners on Hazan Itaya from Ibaraki Prefecture and Living National Treasure Yasunari Matsui.
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Regularly holds special exhibitions introducing the cutting edge of contemporary Japanese ceramic art, not limited to Ibaraki.
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The museum shop also offers Kasama ware, ceramic works, and related goods.
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The first prefectural museum in eastern Japan dedicated to ceramic art
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The museum shop lined with Kasama ware and more
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Works by masters, including recipients of the Order of Culture, are on display
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Also highlights ceramic artists connected to Ibaraki Prefecture
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Yes.
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Are there coin lockers?
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Yes.
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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No.
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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes. Kasama Kogei no Oka, Kasama Inari Shrine, Kasama Nichido Museum of Art, etc.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 茨城県陶芸美術館
- Postal Code
- 309-1611
- Address
- 2345 Kasama, Kasama City, Ibaraki Prefecture (inside Kasama Geijutsu no Mori Park)
- Phone
- 0296-70-0011
- Closed on
- Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a national holiday), December 29–January 1
- Hours
- 9:30am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:30pm)
- Admission
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Adults: 360 yen, high school students, etc.: 290 yen, elementary and junior high school students: 180 yen, ages 70 and over: 180 yen
※Special exhibition admission varies by exhibition - Access
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1) 5 minutes by taxi from Kasama Station on the JR Mito Line
2) 15 minutes by Kasama City sightseeing loop bus from Tomobe Station on the JR Joban Line - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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