Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum

The Matsumoto Folkcraft Museum displays thousands of traditional artifacts including wooden crafts, bamboo wares, glassware, china, and porcelain from Japan and other countries.

Taro Maruyama established the museum in 1962 after meeting Sohetsu Yanagi, accumulating over 7,000 items that showcase the evolution of Japanese craftsmanship.

The museum exhibits demonstrate how everyday objects in rural Japan combine functionality with artistic expression through traditional manufacturing techniques.

Visitors can reach the museum via a 15-minute bus ride on the Utsukushigahara Line, with admission costing 300 yen for adults while children enter free.

The museum windows offer views of the Japan Alps and grape farms, combining cultural exploration with natural landscape observation.

Location: Matsumoto

Inception: 1962

Website: https://matsu-haku.com/mingei

GPS coordinates: 36.24267,137.99478

Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:15