Kutaniyaki Art Museum

The Kutaniyaki Art Museum holds a large collection of Japanese porcelain works, including traditional pieces marked by the characteristic regional patterns and color schemes. The exhibition rooms are organized to show how styles and techniques have developed, giving visitors a clear sense of this ceramic tradition's range and skill.

Porcelain production in this region started in 1655 within the Daishoji domain and became an important craft tradition that lasted for centuries. The museum was established to preserve this long heritage of ceramic skill for the future.

The exhibition spaces feature Kutani porcelain tiles built into their walls and design elements, showing how this regional ceramic tradition shapes the way the building itself looks and feels. Walking through, you notice how the colorful patterns and decorative style of the local pottery have influenced every part of the interior.

The museum is housed in its own building and gives you plenty of space to walk through the different exhibition areas at your own pace. Most visitors need about 1 to 2 hours to see all the collections and appreciate the details of the displayed works.

The second-floor café lets you drink Japanese and Chinese teas served in hand-crafted Kutani porcelain cups while looking out at the museum's landscaped garden. This quiet spot offers a chance to experience the pottery tradition in a relaxed setting away from the exhibition rooms.

Location: Kaga

Inception: April 13, 2001

Architects: Reiko Tomita

Official opening: April 13, 2001

Website: http://kutani-mus.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.30281,136.31022

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07