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日本民藝館
日本民藝館は、柳宗悦が提唱した「民藝」の美意識に基づき、国内外の優れた民衆的工芸品を収集・展示するユニークな美術館です。
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Visit official site →The Japan Folk Crafts Museum is a museum in the 4th city block of Komaba, Meguro Ward, Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to the collecting, preserving, researching, and exhibition of the hand-crafted art of ordinary people, mingei, often translated as folk crafts. Access is from Komaba-Tōdaimae Station of Keio Inokashira Line.
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重要文化財
Important Cultural Property
Past and present exhibitions aggregated by artible.
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Nov 22, 2025 〜 Dec 17, 2025
Annual exhibition showcasing and selling new traditional handicrafts from various parts of Japan.
Sep 21, 2025 〜 Nov 5, 2025
A special exhibition featuring Shiko Munakata's woodblock prints, focusing on his Buddhist-themed works and the influence of Soetsu Yanagi.
Aug 2, 2025 〜 Sep 15, 2025
Special exhibition Chapter 2: Shiko Munakata's woodblock prints, highlighting works expressing his reverence for mentors.
Jun 14, 2025 〜 Jul 27, 2025
Explore Shiko Munakata's woodblock prints, inspired by words, poetry, and stories, in this large-scale exhibition.
Mar 30, 2025 〜 Jun 1, 2025
Product designer Naoto Fukasawa curates Mingei daily tools from the museum's collection, highlighting their inherent beauty.
Jan 12, 2025 〜 Mar 20, 2025
An exhibition at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum exploring Buddhist aesthetics as seen through the eyes of Yanagi Sōetsu.
Dec 7, 2024 〜 Dec 22, 2024
Annual open call exhibition at Japan Folk Crafts Museum, featuring new traditional handicrafts from across Japan.
Sep 5, 2024 〜 Nov 20, 2024
Discover the diverse works of dyeing artist Keisuke Serizawa, known for his unique color sense and daily sketches.
Jun 15, 2024 〜 Aug 25, 2024
Yanagi Soetsu and Asakawa brothers' legacy: Korean Folk Crafts Museum and Joseon crafts.
Mar 30, 2024 〜 Jun 2, 2024
Explore Kosometsuke porcelain made for Japan in late Ming China and other powerful Chinese crafts.
Jan 14, 2024 〜 Mar 20, 2024
Explore the diverse works of Shigeo Suzuki, Sōetsu Yanagi's only apprentice, showcasing his unique decorative beauty.
Dec 10, 2023 〜 Dec 24, 2023
Annual open call exhibition at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, showcasing and selling new craftworks from across Japan.
Sep 14, 2023 〜 Nov 23, 2023
Exhibition of Western crafts from the 16th-19th centuries, including pottery, glass, wood, and metalwork, from the Murata Collection.
Jun 29, 2023 〜 Sep 3, 2023
An exhibition at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum focusing on folk sculptures, including Mokujiki and Enku Buddha statues, through the eyes of Yanagi Soetsu.
Apr 13, 2023 〜 Jun 18, 2023
Explore the essence of Japanese and Korean lacquerware, featuring works by Tatsuaki Kuroda and Taro Maruyama.
Jan 13, 2023 〜 Apr 2, 2023
Samiro Yunoki's centennial exhibition: diverse works from dyeing to picture books, plus collaborations.
Dec 10, 2022 〜 Dec 25, 2022
Discover new handmade crafts from across Japan, promoting wholesome and practical items for daily life.
Jan 10, 2022 〜 Mar 20, 2022
Explore Soetsu Yanagi's "Standard of Beauty" through his diverse collection of folk crafts and art.
Dec 11, 2021 〜 Dec 24, 2021
An annual open call exhibition showcasing traditional and new lifestyle crafts from Japan, including ceramics, textiles, and woodcraft.
Oct 1, 2021 〜 Nov 23, 2021
Explore Shiko Munakata's works and diverse Tohoku folk crafts, commemorating 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Jul 6, 2021 〜 Sep 23, 2021
Commemorating the museum's renovation, this exhibition showcases masterpieces by modern craft masters of the Mingei movement.
Apr 4, 2021 〜 Jun 27, 2021
A special exhibition at the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, featuring Korean ceramics, Mokujiki Buddhas, and Okinawan textiles.
| Mon | closed |
| Tue | 10:00-17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00-17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00-17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00-17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00-17:00 |
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Note: 毎週月曜日(ただし祝日の場合は開館し翌日休館)、年末年始、陳列替え等に伴う臨時休館あり。西館(旧柳宗悦邸)は第2・3水曜日、第2・3土曜日のみ開館(10:00~16:30、最終入館16:00)。