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ZEZE-WARE ART MUSEUM
1-22-28 Nakasho, Otsu-city, Shiga Pref., 520-0837
077-523-1118
This museum was established in 1987 and exhibits tea bowls and other tea ceremony related utensils made during the 17th century. Originally, a kiln used for Oniwa-yaki or garden wares was used here during the Edo period and was rebuilt on the museum's grounds. A tea service is available and visitors can also view the kiln.
Open: 10:00 - 16:00
Closed: Monday and New Year's Holiday (Dec.28 to Jan.7)
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Otsu ART MUSEUM
Nioumon-Kitasouhonzan-Enmanin, Miidera-cho, Otsu-city, Shiga Pref., 520-0034
0775-22-3690
The Otsu Art museum was founded in 1971 and exhibits ancient paintings as well as pottery and porcelain of the region. Special event is held every Autumn.
Open: 9:00 - 16:30
Closed:
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Hitomi Museum
Yamakami, Oaza, Eigenji-cho, Kanzaki-gun, Shiga Pref., 527-0231
0748-27-1707
The Hitomi Museum houses the collection of Bernard LEACH (1887-1979) and includes ancient Chinese pottery, as well as Miro and Munakata woodblock prints. LEACH was a well known English potter who studied ceramics in various regions of Japan.
Open: 10:00 - 17:00
Close: New Year's Holiday
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Shigaraki Traditional Art Center
1142 Nagano, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-gun, Shiga Pref., 529-1851
0748-82-2345
The Shigaraki Traditional Art Center was founded in 1977, and exhibits ancient Shigaraki-yaki, its related historical literature as well as contemporary works by the regional ceramists.
Open: 9:00 - 17:00
Closed: Thursday, New Year's Holiday (Dec.29-Jan.3)
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Shigaraki-yaki Museum
Hosohara, Shigaraki-cho, Koka-gun, Shiga Pref., 529-1836
0748-82-1153
The Shigaraki-yaki Museum was founded in 1974, and exhibits more than 2,000 pieces of ancient Shigaraki-yaki which were made in Kamakura, Muromachi, Momoyama and Modern era.
Open: 10:00 - 17:00
Closed: Friday, and New Year's Holiday (Dec.26-Jan.2)
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