Kasama Inari Art Museum

Kasama City

Central Ibaraki

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This museum is the place to learn about the rich history of Japanese pottery.

Located on the grounds of Kasama Inari Shrine, the museum displays six styles of ancient pottery in the permanent exhibition.

Their collection consists of works from the Heian, Kamakura, and Muromachi periods, spanning over 1,000 years old. Elaborate hanging scrolls and folding screens with drawings depicting scenes of Japanese landscapes and seasonal motifs are also displayed in special exhibitions.

Visitors can gain valuable knowledge about the history and development of Japanese ceramics at this museum.

Information

Address: 1 Kasama, Kasama City
Access: By public transport:
・From Kasama Station (JR Mito Line)
5 minutes by bus, get off at "Nichido Bijutsukan Iriguchi" and walk for 3 minutes. Or 9 minutes by taxi
・From Tomobe Station (JR Joban Line)
17 minutes by the Kasama Sightseeing Tour Bus, get off at "Nichido Bijutsukan Iriguchi" and walk for 3 minutes. Or 20 minutes by taxi
By car:
10 minutes from Tomobe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
Business Hours: 9:30 - 16:30 (last admission 16:00)
Website: http://www.kasama.or.jp/sanpai/museum.html
Contact: 029-673-0001
Parking: Standard-sized cars: 15
Microbuses: Not allowed
Large buses: Not allowed

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