Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum

The Tomimoto Kenkichi Memorial Museum was a ceramic art collection featuring porcelain with colored patterns and traditional pottery designs. The exhibition presented works that blended Japanese handcraft methods with modern artistic thinking.

The museum opened in 1974 as a gallery in a former residence and contained several structures from the Edo and Taisho eras. These buildings served as a record of the ceramicist's artistic career across decades.

Kenkichi Tomimoto developed ceramics that merged traditional Japanese techniques with contemporary artistic ideas in his work. His creations demonstrate how classical craftsmanship can speak to modern sensibilities.

The site contains multiple historic buildings to explore during a visit, each showing different architectural styles. The location sits in the rural area of Ando, so planning your route beforehand helps.

The museum was later converted into lodging that accommodates guests within the historic structures. Combined with a restaurant and workshop, the site now offers a different kind of experience than first intended.