Mosaic Tile Museum, Tajimi

The Mosaic Tile Museum spans multiple floors, featuring sixteen showrooms that display collections of tiles, historical artifacts, and manufacturing equipment across 10,000 pieces.

The museum opened in 2016 following extensive efforts by local organizations to preserve the region's tile-making heritage, which dates back to early 20th century industrial developments.

The museum houses a collection of circular white tiles and picture tiles from traditional Japanese bathhouses, reflecting domestic architectural elements over the past hundred years.

Visitors can reach the museum by taking a 20-minute bus ride from JR Tajimi station South Terminal 2, with admission priced at 300 yen for adults.

Architect Terunobu Fujimori designed the building to mirror clay quarries, incorporating pine trees and pottery fragments into its sloping structure with a diverse tile façade.

Location: Tajimi

Architects: Terunobu Fujimori

Official opening: June 4, 2016

Address: 2082-5 Kasaharacho, Tajimi, Gifu 507-0901 509-5202 509-5202

Phone: +81572435101

Website: https://mosaictile-museum.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.29911,137.15953

Latest update: March 21, 2025 23:17