Kawai Kanjiro's House

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Permanent Collections

The House: Kawai's Home, Workshop and Furnishings

The house Kawai designed for himself in 1937, kept as he lived in it: furniture and fittings he designed or collected, arranged with an odd, personal harmony.

Permanent collection¥1,000

Wood Carvings

Nearly 100 wood carvings made in Kawai's sixties alongside his pots: hands, figures and animals, then carved masks. He kept almost all of them, so they are seen here.

Permanent collection¥1,000

Kawai Kanjiro's Ceramics: Early, Middle and Late Periods

Pots from all three phases of Kawai's career: refined Chinese-inspired wares of the 1920s, everyday mingei pieces, and the bold, sculptural postwar forms.

Permanent collection¥1,000

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Visitor Information

How much does Kawai Kanjiro's House cost?

Standard adult admission to Kawai Kanjiro's House is ¥1,000. High school and university students 500 yen, elementary and junior high students 300 yen; annual pass 3,000 yen. No parking. Groups (7-10 people) weekdays only, by prior phone reservation (075-561-3585).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Kawai Kanjiro's House?

Kawai Kanjiro's House is open 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30), closed Mondays (open when Monday is a national holiday, closed the following day instead). Also closes for summer and winter holidays; dates are announced on the museum's homepage.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Kawai Kanjiro's House?

Kawai Kanjiro's House is located at 569 Kaneicho, Gojozaka, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0875, Japan, in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. The nearest stations are Kiyomizu-Gojo (Keihan Line), exit 2, 10 min walk, Umamachi bus stop (City Bus 206/207), 1 min walk and Gojozaka bus stop (Rakubus 100), 4 min walk.

What can I see at Kawai Kanjiro's House?

Mingei potter Kawai Kanjiro's own 1937 home and studio in Gojozaka, still filled with his furniture, pots and wood carvings Current highlights include The House: Kawai's Home, Workshop and Furnishings, Wood Carvings and Kawai Kanjiro's Ceramics: Early, Middle and Late Periods.

Do I need to book Kawai Kanjiro's House 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 Kawai Kanjiro's House?

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.