Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum, Craft museum in eastern Matsumoto, Japan.
The Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum holds thousands of traditional objects including wooden crafts, bamboo goods, glassware, ceramics, and porcelain from Japan and other regions. The collection spans over 7,000 items representing different craft techniques and styles.
Taro Maruyama founded the museum in 1962 after meeting Sohetsu Yanagi, an influential figure in Japanese craft philosophy. His collection grew from the belief that everyday items hold great artistic worth.
The displayed items show how everyday objects in rural areas blend function with artistic skill through traditional craft methods. You can see how handmade expertise comes alive in each piece.
The museum sits in an eastern part of the city and connects easily by public transport. Its layout allows you to browse through items at your own pace, so budget enough time to see the collection comfortably.
Views of the Japan Alps surround the museum, while grape farms dot the nearby landscape. This location creates an unusual combination of craft museum and agricultural surroundings.
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