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Japan Folk Crafts Museum

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

Japan Folk Crafts Museum(Nihon Mingeikan)由哲學家兼評論家柳宗悅於 1936 年創立。柳宗悅創造了「mingei」(民藝)一詞,旨在頌揚日常生活中由無名工匠製作的物品之美。博物館設於一座傳統日式建築內,入口的大門屬明治時代建築,後從 Tochigi 遷至現址。館內收藏約 17,000 件作品,涵蓋來自日本及海外的陶瓷、紡織品、漆器及木工藝品。主要展廳定期舉辦專題展覽,並設有較小規模的常設藏品展示。毗鄰的 West Building 是柳宗悅昔日的住所,只於限定日期開放參觀。

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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?
一座恬靜的目黑住宅博物館,展示手工製作的民藝工藝品,由哲學家柳宗悅於 1936 年創立。 Current highlights include Textiles of Ryukyu Kingdom, The Permanent Collection, 2026 年新作比賽及展覽(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.