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)
3 minutes by bus, get off at "Aramachi-kado" and walk for 5 minutes. Or 25 minutes on foot
・From Tomobe Station (JR Joban Line)
19 minutes by the Kasama City Tour Bus, get off at "Inari Jinja" (Inari Shrine), and walk for 5 minutes. Or 20 minutes by taxi
By car:
15 minutes from Tomobe IC on the Kita-Kanto Expressway
- Business Hours
- 9:30 - 16:30 (last entry 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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