The Kyushu Ceramic Museum
Saga Prefecture · Japan
The range of products and displays at the Kyushu Ceramic Museum are as diverse and wide ranging as you would expect from a highly rated institution. They get visitors from all over Japan and many more from abroad and this reflects in their efforts to provide as much English signposting and subtitling.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Kyushu Ceramic Museum, an institution dedicated to the preservation and study of the rich ceramic heritage of Kyushu. While Arita is the most famous pottery town in the region, this museum provides a comprehensive…
Listen in the app2The Porcelain Clock: A Marvel of Modern Craft
One of the most popular attractions at the museum is the large porcelain musical clock located in the lobby. This stunning piece of engineering is made entirely of Arita porcelain and was created by the combined efforts of local…
Listen in the app3The Shibata Collection: A Window into the Edo Period
The Shibata Collection is perhaps the most significant part of the museum's permanent exhibition. It consists of over 10,000 pieces of Arita porcelain from the Edo period (1603-1868), meticulously collected to show the…
Listen in the app4The History of Arita Ware: 1616 to the Present
This gallery tells the central story of Arita porcelain, beginning with the arrival of Korean potters and the discovery of kaolin at Izumiyama in 1616. The exhibits explain the 'secret' of porcelain production—the…
Listen in the app5Kyushu’s Diverse Ceramic Landscape
While Arita takes center stage, this museum also pays tribute to the other great ceramic traditions of Kyushu. Karatsu ware, for example, is known for its earthy, robust aesthetic, often used in the tea ceremony. …
Listen in the app6Modern Innovations and the Future of Ceramics
The final galleries of the museum are dedicated to modern and contemporary ceramics. Here, you can see how today's artists are pushing the boundaries of the medium, experimenting with new forms, techniques, and glazes. …
Listen in the app7The Museum Shop and Outdoor Garden
No visit to the Kyushu Ceramic Museum is complete without a stop at the museum shop and a stroll through the outdoor grounds. The shop offers a curated selection of high-quality ceramics from across the region, allowing you to…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Kyushu Ceramic Museum, reflect on the incredible journey of fire and earth we have witnessed. Over the past few hours, we have seen how a single discovery in 1616 sparked an artistic revolution that…
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What is The Kyushu Ceramic Museum?
The Kyushu Ceramic Museum is a place in Saga Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Saga Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.1791, 129.8807 |
| Last updated |
