Applied art museums in Japan

This complex of Italian-styled buildings, with beautiful gardens and a pond, is a place to go if looking for a scenic stroll. You can also visit the Venetian Glass Museum.

The Japanese Folk Crafts Museum, or Nihon mingei-kan, is situated in the Komaba district of Meguro, Tokyo. The museum is dedicated to the collection and display of Japanese and exemplary foreign folk art. It was established in October 1936, thanks to the financial support of entrepreneur and patron Ōhara Magosaburō. The museum's mission is to showcase a selection of beautiful folk art pieces, providing a comprehensive view of this unique art form.

A hidden gem and one of Tokyo's most elegant museums that boasts an impressive collection of contemporary Japanese ceramic art. The biggest treat you can see here is the traditional Japanese pottery, which is widely considered to be a work of art in itself. A stylish restaurant is also part of the m

The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka is situated in the Kita-ku district of Osaka, on Nakano Island. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique cultural experience for tourists visiting the area. The museum is renowned for its extensive collection of Eastern Asian ceramics, particularly from China and Korea.

Visit this craft centre and see how the beautiful kimonos of this region are made. For a small fee, you can also try the art yourself, or you can borrow one of these stunning pieces of clothes and take a picture in it or even to have a stroll in the town wearing this traditional attire.

The Nomura Art Museum features two rooms dedicated to displaying exhibits. Additionally, the museum also houses a chashitsu, a traditional Japanese structure designed for tea ceremonies. This setup allows visitors to explore a variety of exhibits while also experiencing a piece of traditional Japanese culture.

The oldest museum in Hakone which houses a collection of Asian art, focusing primarily on porcelain and ceramics. Be sure to visit the adjacent garden - a breathtaking piece of nature.

A small museum built in the rural style. It features expositions of pottery and furniture. It was home to Kawai Kanjirō, one of the best known Japan potters.

A quiet museum devoted to Japanese, Korean and Chinese crafts, mainly pottery. Great for art enthusiasts.

Muso Soseki's calligraphy work, variety of paintings or traditional tea bowls - these and many more objects can be found in this charming museum.

This museum was built in order to preserve the art of gold leaf craft for the future generations. You can see many interesting pieces of art here as well as the manufacturing process of gold leaves.

A beautitful showcase of traditional Japanese creations. These kites are marvellously decorated and a pleasure to see.

A museum exhibiting traditional kaleidoscopes. All of their kaleidoscopes are valuable handmade unique pieces of art.

The Gotoh Museum, located in the Kaminoge district of Setagaya on the southwestern outskirts of Tokyo, is a private museum that offers a unique cultural experience. It was opened in 1960 and houses a collection of classic Japanese and Chinese art, including paintings, writings, crafts, and archaeological objects. The museum also features a small selection of Korean art.