Himeji City Shosha-no-Sato Arts & Crafts Museum

Museum / Science Museum
"This museum located in Shosha, Himeji City exhibits the works of Kosho Shimizu, the former Betto (temple master), administrator of Todaiji Temple who was born in Himeji City. The main exhibit is the 270 Buddha statues made of ceramics from all over Japan on display as part of ""Kosho Shimizu's world of Buddha."" There is also calligraphy, painted ceramics and other fine handicraft art collected by Kosho Shimizu himself featured in a permanent exhibit. In addition, there is a local toy exhibition room and a workshop where you can experience making traditional crafts."

Spot details

Address
Hyogo Himeji-shi Shosha 1223 map map Map
Phone
0792670301
Hours
10:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed
Monday (excluding public holidays), The next day of public holidays (excluding SaturdaySundayPublic holidays), New Year's Holiday(12/25-1/5)
Fees
[Admission fee to view]
[General]310yen
[High School and University Students]210yen
[Elementary and Junior High School Students]50yen
Parking Lot
Available(45spaces)
※Free
Credit Card
Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, Diners Club)
※Available for admission fee only
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • 竹林に佇む美術工芸館
    4.0 Reviewed : 2019.11.16
    小春日和の中、静かなところに行きたい。まだ紅葉には早い書写山の麓のロープウェイ乗り場を過ぎた辺り、竹林の中に少しばかり丸みを帯びた大きな瓦屋根の建物が現れました。入ると直ぐに清水公照氏が全国の窯元で作成したユーモラス泥仏達が迎えてくれます。訪れる人も少なく、ゆったりとほっこりした清水ワールドが広がる。奥には灘のけんか祭りの屋台も展示。丁度日本のガラス展が開催されていました。また、明珍火箸や姫路張り...
  • 京都の竹林を思わせる風情に郷土関連品展示
    3.0 Reviewed : 2019.09.15
    姫路駅北口から書写山ロープウエイ行きで15分ほど、融点下車徒歩数分。姫路の伝統工芸品や郷土玩具などを展示。企画展も時々やってます。書写山や圓教寺参拝と併せて行くと良いでしょう。
  • 結構大きい
    3.0 Reviewed : 2018.09.24
    清水公照の作品を常設展示していて、展示も分かれているので見学しやすいです。入館料も安く興味のある人にはいいです。市街地からは距離はありますが、バスでいけますし、無料の駐車場もあります。観光津出によるのにもいい場所です

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