Kawai Kanjiro's House

4.5

This is Kawai Kanjiro’s House, a memorial hall made in the residence of the famous potter active in the Taisho and Showa periods. Built according to his own specification, the inside now displays plenty of works, design images and letters and the equipment and kiln he used while alive are still in place.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Gojozaka Bell Castle Town 569 Map
Area: Around Kiyomizu-Dera Temple Area
Phone: 0755613585
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (Admission reception until 16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day if it is a public holiday, the summer/winter season may be closed), around 8/11-20, around 12/24-1/7
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]900yen
[High School Students/University students]500yen
[Elementary/Junior High School Students]300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (Pamphlet (English, French) only)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Kawai Kanjiro's House (Kawai Kanjiro Memorial Museum)

Kyoto | Art & Museums

Review

Artist’s former home now a fascinating little museum.

Reviewed : 2019.05.12

This two-storey property provides intriguing insights into the shape and furnishings of an attractive Japanese home.The exhibits are thought-provoking. Not only a diverse collection of the ceramics...
Really glad we visited

Reviewed : 2019.04.17

An oasis of calm in busy Kyoto. We lingered a while and really enjoyed it. Not very busy so its possible to sit and relax and soak it all up. A beautiful Japanese house full of interest and charm...
Lovely Home

Reviewed : 2018.12.16

We visited his home in Kyoto after seeing a large exhibit of his work in Sasayama. The house is beautiful with two stories of wooden floors and furniture. This includes his studio and climbing kiln...