Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

Meet in Kyoto the new world of craft

The Okazaki area is home to Heian Shrine and the Kyoto Kyocera Museum of Art. The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Industries is located on the first basement floor of Miyakomesse, one of the largest event venues in Kyoto. The museum exhibits 74 items from Kyoto's traditional industries, including Nishijin textiles, Kyoto Yuzen textiles, Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics, Kyoto lacquerware, and other crafts. Through easy-to-understand explanations of the production process on panels and video materials, visitors can learn about the beauty and techniques of a wide variety of traditional crafts in a systematic manner. The museum store offers a wide variety of crafts. Come and experience the world of craftsmanship and beauty that has been passed down through the generations in Kyoto.

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  The Craftsman Demonstration Corner allows visitors to observe the skills of craftspeople and creators involved in traditional industries up close. Hear directly from the craftspeople about their specialties.

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  A display showing the Do-Re-Mi (the Japanese syllabary for "Do-Re-Mi") in the "Orin" that is played when one joins one's hands at a Buddhist altar. Visitors can actually play the sound.

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  Kyo Yuzen, where the fine craftsmanship of artisans comes to life. The vivid and rich colors are unintentionally captivating.

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  Fushimi dolls are characterized by their simple and humorous expressions. It is said that the popularity of Fushimi dolls spread when visitors to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine asked for them as souvenirs. Their cute appearance can be photographed with a smartphone.

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  Mizuhiki accessories: from 1,500 yen Decorative strings that have been used since ancient times for ceremonies of congratulations and condolences are made into brooches, earrings and pierce earrings. Perfect for accenting your Japanese coordination.

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  Lacquer glass Hana-Hiraku 5,500 yen. The transparent glass is coated with colored lacquer in a blurred pattern so that the aroma rises out of it. The glass offers the projection of glass and the luster and texture of lacquer.

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