Toguri Museum of Art

The Toguri Museum of Art is a ceramics museum in Tokyo that focuses on Oriental pottery and porcelain. Its collection spans works from Japan, China, and the Korean Peninsula, showcasing various production techniques and regional styles from these areas.

The museum was founded by Tohru Toguri and opened in November 1987 as a center for studying Asian porcelain traditions. It quickly became an important institution for understanding ceramic arts across the region.

The museum presents works from renowned ceramic regions like Imari and Nabeshima, letting visitors see how traditional craftsmanship methods developed in these areas. The rotating exhibitions focus on different aspects of ceramic arts across multiple Asian traditions.

The museum is about ten minutes from Shinsen Station on the Inokashira Line, making it easy to reach by train. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, so plan your visit accordingly and allow time to view the exhibitions at a relaxed pace.

The collection here represents a broad range of production methods and styles from different Asian territories, giving visitors insight into how ceramic techniques evolved across regions. This wide scope helps you see connections and differences between distant traditions all in one place.

Location: Shōtō

Official opening: November 21, 1987

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Website: http://toguri-museum.or.jp/english

GPS coordinates: 35.66144,139.69280

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40