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Japan Folk Crafts Museum

DesignArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom £1500Komaba-Todaimae Station (Keio Inokashira Line)

Japan Folk Crafts Museum(Nihon Mingeikan)由哲学家兼评论家Yanagi Soetsu于1936年创立。他创造了“mingei”(民艺)一词,用以赞颂日常生活中无名工匠制作的物品所蕴含的美。博物馆设于一座传统日式建筑内,入口处的明治时代大门从Tochigi迁移而来。馆内收藏约17,000件作品,涵盖来自日本及海外的陶瓷、纺织品、漆器和木器等。主展厅定期举办特别展览,同时展出规模较小的常设收藏。相邻的West Building曾是Yanagi的故居,仅在有限日期向公众开放。

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Getting there

4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041, Japan

Nearest station: Komaba-Todaimae Station (Keio Inokashira Line)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From £1500

Students ¥800; junior high and elementary students free; disabled visitors and one companion ¥750 each; groups of 20+ get reduced rates.

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How much does Japan Folk Crafts Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Japan Folk Crafts Museum is £1500. Students ¥800; junior high and elementary students free; disabled visitors and one companion ¥750 each; groups of 20+ get reduced rates.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Japan Folk Crafts Museum?
Japan Folk Crafts Museum is open Open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Closed Mondays (unless a national holiday, in which case check the calendar), between exhibition changeovers, and over New Year. The West Building (Yanagi Soetsu's former residence) opens only on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday and Saturday of each exhibition period, 10:00-16:30 (last entry 16:00).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Japan Folk Crafts Museum?
Japan Folk Crafts Museum is located at 4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041, Japan, in the Komaba, Meguro area of Tokyo. The nearest station is Komaba-Todaimae Station (Keio Inokashira Line).
What can I see at Japan Folk Crafts Museum?
位于Meguro的一座静谧住宅博物馆,展示手工制作的民艺品,由哲学家Yanagi Soetsu于1936年创立。 Current highlights include Textiles of Ryukyu Kingdom, The Permanent Collection, New Works Competition and Exhibition 2026.
Do I need to book Japan Folk Crafts 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 Japan Folk Crafts 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.