Appreciate Masterpieces of Ceramics, Lacquerware, and Textiles in Charming Retro Western Architecture
About this spot
Japan's only national craft museum dedicated exclusively to crafts, relocated from Tokyo to Kanazawa. The beautifully restored Western-style building in green and white, rebuilt from a former Meiji-era military facility, is so photogenic you'll want to capture it immediately. Inside, masterpieces of modern and contemporary crafts and design—including ceramics, lacquerware, metalwork, and textiles—are displayed in spacious, leisurely exhibition rooms. With many items related to daily life such as tableware and kimono, this museum's particular appeal is the opportunity to discuss with your children while viewing: "Which one do you like?"—a unique pleasure of visiting a craft museum.
Tips
Located right next to the Ishikawa Prefectural Art Museum, it's so close that even with an umbrella you'll arrive immediately—a wonderful convenience on rainy days. Admission fees and exhibition dates vary by exhibition, and there are occasional closed days for exhibit changes, so please check in advance. The museum is typically closed on Mondays. The entrance area is easy to navigate with strollers, and you can store belongings in lockers to move about freely while viewing.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. The afternoon atmosphere is calm and allows for leisurely viewing.
Access & map
3-2 Dewa-cho, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-0963
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Kanazawa: Museums and Libraries Perfect for Rainy Days
Ishikawa
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