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Asakura Isokichi Museum of Art
1 Izumidaiminami, Terai-machi, Nomi-gun, Ishikawa Pref., 923-11110761-58-6789
Terai-machi is the hometown of Kutani ware. Kutani ware has a long history of 400 years and is well known for its decorative overglazed enamel decoration. This museum focuses on the works of ASAKURA Isokichi(1913-1998), a celebrated Kutani potter. The architecture of the museum has wonderful textured walls, and along with ASAKURA's precious works, visitors will gain an insight into the graceful tradition and delicate technique of Kutani ware.
Open: 9:00 - 17:00
Closed: Monday and New Year's Holidays
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ISHIKAWA PREFECTURAL MUSEUM OF ART
2-1 Dewa-machi, Kanazawa-city, Ishikawa Pref., 920-0963
076-231-7580
Ishikawa prefecture is well known for various traditional arts and crafts such as Wajima lacquer or Kutani ware. The collection of the MAEDA family is mainly exhibited; the MAEDA'S were feudal lords of the region. Noteworthy is an "Overglazed incense burner in the shape of a peacock" by NONOMURA Ninsei which was designated as a National Treasure. Other highlights of the museum are precious Ko-Kutani ware, modern and contemporary paintings, sculpture, and arts and crafts created by regional artists. A visit here offers an insight into local traditions and allows for a greater appreciation of the culture in the region.
Open: 9:30 - 17:00
Closed: New Year's Holidays
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ISHIKAWA Prefectural Art and Craft Museum
1-1 Kenroku-machi, Kanazawa-city, Ishikawa Pref., 920-0936
076-262-2020
This museum was established in 1984. The collection includes traditional arts and crafts of the ISHIKAWA region, such as lacquer ware, woodwork, ceramics, metal works, dyeing, and weaving. The presentation of the production processes, tools and materials of the various art forms is noteworthy.
Open: 9:00 - 18:00
Closed: The third Tuesday of each month, and New Years Holidays
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HAZAMA INOSUKE Museum
23 Hashidate-machi, Kaga-city, Ishikawa Pref., 922-0554
07617-5-1627
Paintings by modern painter HAZAMA Inosuke (1895-1977), as well as his ceramics works are housed in the museum. HAZAMA spent about fifteen years of his later life making overglazed enamel porcelain works typical of the region. The museum itself was originally an old Japanese-style house that was moved from a mountain side; it was established in 1986.
Open: 9:00 - 18:00
Closed: New Year's Holiday
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KAGA Art Gallery
1-4 Sakumi-machi, Kaga-city, Ishikawa Pref., 922-0423
07617-2-8787
This museum was established in 1997 and includes Ko-Kutani as well as contemporary Kutani-yaki.
Open: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed: Tuesday and New Year's Holiday
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KANAZAWA NAKAMURA Memorial Museum
3-2-29 Honta-machi, Kanazawa-city, Ishikawa Pref., 920-0964
076-221-0751
The memorial museum is devoted to NAKAMURA Eishun. His collection includes brush paintings that have been designated as Important Cultural Properties, a gold lacquered ink stone that is also an Important Cultural Property, various ceramics and Ko-Kutani tea utensils. The museum was established in 1975.
Open: 9:30 - 16:30
Closed: Tuesday and New Year's Holiday
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Ohi Museum
1-2-34 Hirosaka, Kanazawa-city, Ishikawa Pref., 920-0962
0761-58-6789
The Ohi family and its wares are closely related to the Raku family of Kyoto. The first Ohi potter was the son of Raku lll, Donyu, and apprenticed to the fourth Raku master, Ichinyu. In Kanbun 6(1666), Lord Maeda of Kanazawa established the Ohi kiln under the guidance of Urasenke tea master Sen-so Soshitsu in the hamlet of Ohi, Ishikawa prefecture. The first Ohi potter took the name Chozaeamon Ohi ware has become well known for its use of Ame-gusuri (amber glaze) on tea ceremony wares since that time. Today the 10th generation, Chozaemon Toshiro, continues the line of Ohi tradition and has become one of the most influential ceramists in Japan today. This museum traces the Ohi lineage and has ample examples of their works. The home page is in English as well as Japanese.
Open: 10:00 - 18:00
Closed: Monday
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