Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum

Opened in 1971 to promote Echizen ware, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. The museum features historical exhibits, displays and sales of contemporary Echizen ware, and live demonstrations by kiln masters. Visitors can also create their own original Echizen ware pieces in the pottery studio.


 

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Information

Telephone Number Details
0778-32-2174(Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum)
Address (in Japanese)
福井県越前町小曽原120-61
Opening Hours
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM *Last admission at 4:30 PM
Closed
Mondays (excluding holidays), the day after a holiday (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), and the year-end and New Year holidays
Prices
Special Passport (Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum & Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum + Tea Ceremony) ¥1,200 Combined Admission Ticket (Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum & Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum) ¥500
Fukui Prefectural Ceramics Museum Archives: ¥300 Tea Ceremony (Served at the adjacent Echizen Ancient Kiln Museum) Matcha with Fresh Sweets: ¥800 Matcha with Dry Sweets: ¥500
Getting There
From Happiraine Takefu Station, take the Fukutetsu Bus bound for Kariezaki for 30 minutes, get off at "Tougeimura-guchi," then walk 10 minutes. By car, 30 minutes from the Hokuriku Expressway Takefu or Sabae IC.
Car Park
No
Website

Fukui Prefectural Ceramic Art Museum Homepage

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