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Museum of Oriental Ceramics (Toyotoji Bijutsukan) Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Hours Tues-Sun 9:30am-5pm
Address 1-1-26 Nakanoshima
Location Kita-ku, Near Osaka Station
Transportation Station: Yodoyabashi or Kitahama (5 min.)
Phone 06/6454-8600
Prices Admission ¥500 ($4.15) adults, ¥300 ($2.50) students, free for children
Season Closed during exhibition changes

Frommer's Review

This modern facility, about a 15-minute walk south of Osaka Station on Nakanoshima Island in the Dojima River, is my favorite museum in Osaka. Indeed, its 2,700-piece collection of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese ceramics -- of which 300 are on display at any one time on a rotating basis -- ranks as one of the finest in the world. Built specifically for the collection, the museum does a superb job showcasing the exquisite pieces as the masterpieces they truly are, in darkened rooms that utilize natural light and computerized natural-light simulation. Korean celadon, Chinese ceramics from the Song and Ming dynasties, Arita ware from the Edo Period, and much more are on display. Even if you've never given ceramics more than a passing glance, you're likely to come away with a heightened sense of appreciation. You'll want to spend 30 minutes or more here.

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