Shosha Art and Craft Museum

The Shosha Art and Craft Museum displays traditional Japanese crafts, paintings, prints, and local artworks in a modern architectural setting designed by Mayumi Miyawaki.

The museum opened its doors in July 1994, featuring collections from Kosho Shimizu, a former head of Todai-ji Temple who was born in Himeji.

The museum maintains exhibitions of traditional Himeji crafts, including papier-mâché, spinning tops, and dolls, with regular demonstrations by local craftsmen on Sundays and holidays.

Visitors can access the museum daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with admission fees ranging from 70 yen for students to 500 yen for adults.

The facility offers hands-on experiences where participants can paint Himeji dolls and create papier-mâché items under the guidance of traditional craftsmen.

Location: Himeji

Inception: 1994

Architects: Mayumi Miyawaki

Official opening: July 1, 1994

Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 10:00-17:00

Phone: 0792670301

Website: https://city.himeji.lg.jp/kougei

GPS coordinates: 34.88071,134.66661

Latest update: March 21, 2025 23:27