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Fairy Tales Painted by Master Heinz Werner: The Porcelain Art of Modern Meissen

Storybook-themed porcelain designed and painted by Heinz Werner, master artist of the modern Meissen manufactory.

Upcoming21 Nov – 31 Jan 2027¥2,000

The Beauty of Silk, the Art of Weaving: Yamaguchi Itaro and the Tale of Genji Brocade Scrolls (provisional title)

Nishijin weaver Yamaguchi Itaro's woven picture scrolls of The Tale of Genji, a decades-long feat of silk brocade.

Upcoming6 Mar 2027 – 9 May 2027¥2,000

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Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)

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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

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Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

Kahitsukan – Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art

Art14 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Hosomi Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Hosomi Museum is ¥2,000. Price varies by exhibition. Ryokan (to 8 Nov 2026) and Heinz Werner (21 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027): adult 2,000 yen, students 1,500 yen.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Hosomi Museum?

Hosomi Museum is open 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays (open on national-holiday Mondays, closing the next weekday instead). Closed between exhibitions 9-20 November 2026 (Ryokan to Heinz Werner). Open Mon 23 Nov 2026, closed Tue 24 Nov. New Year closure 25 December 2026 to 4 January 2027. Open Mon 11 Jan 2027, closed Tue 12 Jan.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Hosomi Museum?

Hosomi Museum is located at 6-3 Okazaki Saishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8342, Japan, in the Okazaki area of Kyoto. The nearest stations are Higashiyama (Tozai Line), exit 2, 10 min walk, Higashiyama-Nijo Okazaki-Koen-guchi bus stop, 3 min walk and Okazaki-Koen Bijutsukan/Heian-Jingu-mae bus stop, 5 min walk.

What can I see at Hosomi Museum?

Jakuchu, Rimpa and Buddhist treasures in a modern machiya-inspired museum in Okazaki, with a rooftop tea room Current highlights include The Beauty of Silk, the Art of Weaving: Yamaguchi Itaro and the Tale of Genji Brocade Scrolls (provisional title) and Fairy Tales Painted by Master Heinz Werner: The Porcelain Art of Modern Meissen.

Do I need to book Hosomi Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Hosomi Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.