Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

The Museum of Oriental Ceramics is an art museum in Osaka that focuses on ceramics from China, Japan, and Korea. The modern building features exhibition spaces lit by natural light, where thousands of objects are displayed.

The museum opened in 1982 after a major private company donated an important ceramic collection to the city. That collection forms the core of what the museum displays today.

The collection represents ceramic traditions from China, Japan, and Korea, showing how artisans in each region developed their own styles and techniques. Visitors can observe the different approaches to materials, decoration, and form that developed in these neighboring cultures.

The museum sits within a park setting and is straightforward to navigate. Plan time to look at the ceramics slowly, as the natural lighting lets you see the objects from different angles throughout your visit.

Two pieces in the collection hold the status of National Treasure, a rare designation in Japan. These special objects are cared for under strict conditions and show how valued the collection is.

Location: Kita-ku

Inception: November 7, 1982

Architects: Ryūichi Yokogawa

Official opening: November 7, 1982

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: 1 Chome-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0005

Phone: +81662230055

Website: https://moco.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.69344,135.50547

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20