Toyota City Folk Crafts Museum

The museum building holds exhibitions of traditional Japanese textiles, ceramics, and wooden crafts created by regional artisans throughout different time periods.

The museum opened its doors in April 1983 to preserve and showcase the craftsmanship traditions of the Aichi region, with emphasis on local pottery.

The institution maintains collections dedicated to the Mingei movement, which focuses on the functional and aesthetic value of everyday objects made by craftspeople.

Visitors can participate in Japanese tie-dying workshops on selected Saturdays from 13:00, creating handkerchiefs and placemats with indigo blue dye for 600 yen.

The 2016 addition of Mingei no Mori, constructed on scholar Shizuo Honda's former residence, expanded the museum's dedication to ancient ceramic studies.

Location: Toyota

Inception: April 1983

Official opening: April 1983

Address: 愛知県豊田市平戸橋町波岩86-100

Website: https://mingeikan.toyota.aichi.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.12269,137.19051

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05