Nara Craft Museum

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Nara Craft Museum

A museum where you can enjoy Nara's traditional crafts.

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This is a museum specializing in Nara crafts. Based on the three action concepts of "inherit," "create," and "open up," the museum widely promotes the appeal of Nara crafts, which have been sharpened over its long history.

The permanent exhibition features traditional Nara crafts such as Nara brushes, Nara zumi ink, Akahada-yaki pottery, Nara fans, Nara sarashi, Nara Itto-bori carving, Nara lacquerware, and kogakumen masks. Visitors can view excellent works selected from a wide range of artworks throughout the year. The exhibition also displays production tools and other artifacts, allowing visitors to appreciate the skills and spirit of craftsmanship cultivated through tradition.

The museum also hosts a variety of events, including production demonstrations by artists and craftspeople, special and solo exhibitions in the gallery, and other events (irregular). Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the appeal of Nara's crafts by experiencing them in conjunction with the works on display in the permanent exhibition.

The museum store displays and sells a wide variety of crafts created by first-rate makers. These masterpieces of craftsmanship are sure to make wonderful Nara souvenirs.

Highlights

  • The permanent exhibition features a selection of outstanding works from a wide variety of genres and types of artwork.
  • It is also necessary to check the schedule of events such as production demonstrations in advance.
  • The museum store, with its selection of excellent products, is the best place to find authentic souvenirs.

Photos

  • Conveniently located along Naramachi Boulevard for a stopover during your stroll.

    Conveniently located along Naramachi Boulevard for a stopover during your stroll.

  • "Nara Kogei Saijiki" is a permanent exhibition that introduces the four seasons of Nara and the beauty of crafts.

    "Nara Kogei Saijiki" is a permanent exhibition that introduces the four seasons of Nara and the beauty of crafts.

  • Nara Itto-bori carving, one of Nara's representative traditional crafts

    Nara Itto-bori carving, one of Nara's representative traditional crafts

  • Craftsmen's demonstrations of their work will further deepen the appeal of this product.

    Craftsmen's demonstrations of their work will further deepen the appeal of this product.

  • Museum store with a selection of Nara's finest crafts

    Museum store with a selection of Nara's finest crafts

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

Not permitted (English brochure available)

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?

A

No food or drink is allowed. Bringing your own food is also not allowed.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
なら工藝館
Postal Code
630-8346
Address
1-1 Azemamecho, Nara City, Nara
Telephone
0742-27-0033
Closed
Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday), the day after national holidays (except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), year-end and New Year holidays (12/26 - 1/5)
Hours
10:00am - 6:00pm (Admission allowed until 5:30pm)
Admission
Free
Directions
10 minutes walk from Kintetsu Nara Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)