Japan Folk Crafts Museum
Museum · Meguro ·

Japan Folk Crafts Museum

Museum · Meguro ·

Celebrates everyday folk crafts: ceramics, textiles, lacquerware, wood

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Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null
Japan Folk Crafts Museum by null

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4 Chome-3-33 Komaba, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0041, Japan Get directions

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4 Chome-3-33 Komaba, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0041, Japan Get directions

+81 3 3467 4527
mingeikan.or.jp
@nihon_mingeikan

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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible restroom
wheelchair accessible seating

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Dec 15, 2025

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"A must for anyone interested in Japanese crafts, the Mingeikan was founded by Soetsu Yanagi (father of designer Sori Yanagi) in 1936. Yanagi was the leading light of the mingei (folk craft) movement that celebrated the art of everyday crafts such as ceramics, glass, basket-weaving and textiles."

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Sarah R.

Google
This was a great experience! Very quaint and antique vibes. The art, made by regular citizens shows another side to history and society. Loved it!

Nell M.

Google
Really interesting but small museum, though was a shame there was no signage in English as I wasn’t able to understand the context of many things. In a lovely area of Tokyo worth exploring. No photos allowed.

Orestes Z.

Google
Great service through the door, they realised I needed the larger slippers! Amazing exhibits, shown in an amazing old style building. Free lockers provided (100 yen coin needed) and nice shop at the end of your visit.

Thanh-Hồng L.

Google
A nice museum that showcases traditional and authentic craftworks throughout different time periods. The building is ancient and very charming. The only thing is to be light and careful when walking because of the old wood. One hour largely enough to visit because the collection is quite small. The staff is very friendly. If you happen to be in the neighbourhood and want to have a calm moment, you should definitely come to this museum!

Brie K

Google
This was a beautiful and simple museum. It was designed but Soetsu Yanagi and built in 1936. All of the original displays and designs are kept true to when it was first built and has been preserved very well. I went to see the Korean Folk Art exhibition and there were a lot of lovely pieces and paintings. I could not take many photos of the pieces being exhibited themselves. My only complaint is that the objects did not have a lot of background information and there was no English or translations of anything. I would recommend they have explanations of the objects in other languages available on their website, or printed :)

Morrison M.

Google
The ticket was 1200 yen,but it was not worth that much for the price. cos it was a private group owner. this is a private museum about Japanese crafts

Staying A.

Google
A good place to see Hokusal, the museum has a lot of his work. Also, some beautiful old Kimonos. Many exhibits from various centuries. Certainly worth a visit.

Stefan H.

Google
Interesting Museum and even more interesting building. The schedule keeps changing but it is certainly worth a visit. A good place to explore a bit of Japanese history. A little shop with pottery is connected inside. Toilets are available as well. It is all about folks craft. The west hall opens only ever second and third Wednesday and Saturday of the month. Otherwise the museum is open everyday except Monday.
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Abigail S.

Yelp
This is an excellent museum that you can enjoy without the typical crowds, even on weekends. I believe that the director is also the head of the Muji retail brand, so the displays not only focus on more high art pieces, but also more utilitarian items like brooms, glass wear, pottery, and sweet molds. The collection not only includes pieces from Japan, but also England, Africa, and the American Southwest. There are pretty parks and play areas for kids also located in this surrounding area. Very chilled out compared to crush of people in central Tokyo. Easily reachable if you take the Keio line from Shibuya Station (free if you have the JR Rail Pass).
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Larry K.

Yelp
sort of out of the way... very understated museum with only seven small rooms of rotating displays... beautiful Japanese former house... sort of a toss up on whether I would do it again for the experience but it was positive...