The Museum of Ceramic Art, Hyogo

The Museum of Ceramic Art is an art museum in Tamba-Sasayama spread across three floors with five exhibition rooms displaying both historical and contemporary ceramic works. The collection spans classical and modern pieces from the field of ceramic art.

The museum was founded in 2005 and preserves Tanba ware, a pottery tradition spanning over 800 years in the Hyogo region. This craft tradition is deeply rooted in the area's local heritage.

The museum displays traditional Japanese ceramics and regularly features rotating exhibitions of international ceramic artists. Visitors experience how pottery techniques and styles vary across different cultures and time periods.

Plan your visit during daytime hours since the museum opens in the morning and closes in the evening, except on Mondays when it is closed. A database system is available on-site to help you search through the collections and learn about individual pieces.

Visitors can participate in tea ceremonies at the attached Gen-An tea house while looking out over Mount Wadenji. This experience connects the art exhibition with lived Japanese traditions.

Location: Tamba-Sasayama

Inception: October 1, 2005

Address: 〒669-2135 兵庫県丹波篠山市今田町上立杭4

Phone: +81795973961

Website: https://mcart.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.98398,135.13105

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05