Mosaic Tile Museum, Tajimi

Museum / Science Museum

4.0

This tile museum is in Kasahara-cho, Tajimi City, Japan's leading mosaic tile production area. They have an array of displays, including a huge collection of domestic tiles from the Showa period, descriptions of the manufacturing process and tile history, and the latest in tile information. The building itself is a must-see. Designed by the world-renowned architect Terunobu Fujimori, it's inspired by a saidojo pottery clay pit. You can also try your hand at making original accessories at their workshop.

Spot details

Address: Gifu Pref. Tajimishi Kasaharachou 2082-5
Area: Tono Area
Phone: 0572435101
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays), New Year's Holiday
Fees: [Admission fee to view] 310yen
* 20 people and above groups 250yen, Free for high school students and younger
Parking Lot: Available(180spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(MOSAIC_TILE_MUSEUM_Tajimi)
Note: Temporary suspension:Closed until May 25, 2020 (Information as of May 21, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes (about 90 minutes when working)
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Great architecture and fun for making photo frames

Reviewed：2018.09.07

Visited this place with family 2 years old child. Have all kids facilities like strollers can be taken in side have kids diaper changing room and elevators.Museum is nice and building architecture...
Fun and interesting

Reviewed：2018.08.09

The architecture of this museum is pretty unique, the top floor is just amazing. Interesting to watch all kind of ceramic tiles, the process of manufacture and then the commercial applications and...
interesting building architecture

Reviewed：2018.05.07

Start at the top and work yourself down. I really expected more, like more turkish and spanish tiles. Theres a bonus for DIYers and kids, as on the first floor you can pick out the pieces and...