Kyoto Art Museums] Immerse yourself in the autumn of art by appreciating beautiful traditional crafts.

Kyoto has many wonderful traditional crafts that have been cultivated over its long history.
Why don't you come and appreciate the artworks of craftsmanship in the autumn season when the leaves begin to change color?
There are pieces with traditional designs as well as new styles, showing that Kyoto's traditional crafts are evolving day by day.
The one introduced here is one of the many craft museums that offer a wide range of traditional Kyoto crafts, so it is recommended for sightseeing in Kyoto.

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Kyoto Traditional Crafts Museum

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Industries

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Kyoto Traditional Crafts Museum

The Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts is located near the Karasuma-Oike subway station.
In addition to traditional Kyoto crafts, works from other countries such as France and Italy are also exhibited.
Visitors can view the works of graduates and current students of the Kyoto College of Traditional Crafts and observe them in action.

Upon entering the building, visitors are greeted by dyed and painted artwork. The new style of artwork, which combines the solemn atmosphere typical of traditional crafts with contemporary art, is both moving and surprising.
Please take your time to appreciate each piece of artwork in the spacious exhibition room.

The genres of artwork on display are very varied, including woodwork, pottery, and sculpture.
You may find your favorite piece among the various designs.
The gallery regularly holds solo exhibitions, making it enjoyable no matter how many times you visit.

Facility Name:Kyoto Traditional Crafts Museum
Address: 606 Bano-cho, Sanjo-Agaru, Karasuma-Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8172, Japan
Phone number: 075-229-1010

HP:http://www.dentoukougei.com/

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Industries

The Museum of Kyoto Traditional Industries is located near Okazaki Park and Heian Shrine.
The exhibition space is located on the first basement floor of the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Museum, Miyakomesse.
There are 74 types of works on display! Just by visiting the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts, you can learn about Kyoto's traditional crafts in their entirety.

In addition to the artworks on display in the exhibition room, there is also a hands-on corner and explanatory panels.
Visitors can deepen their understanding of Kyoto's traditional crafts by smelling the real fragrant wood and taking a closer look at the actual exhibit of the production process.
Craftspeople also demonstrate their creations on a daily basis. Please check the website in advance to see which crafts will be demonstrated.

The museum store sells fashionable traditional Kyoto crafts.
A wide variety of items are available, from typical handicrafts such as fans and plates to clothing items such as stoles.
Please stop by to find a nice little souvenir or a memento of your trip to Kyoto.

Facility Name:Kyoto Museum of Traditional Industries
Address: B1F, Miyakomesse, Kyoto Municipal Kangyo Kan, 9-1 Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8343, Japan
Phone number: 075-762-2670

HP:https://kmtc.jp/

■ Summary

In Kyoto, there are 17 types of traditional crafts designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry alone.
The crafts that have been handed down to the present day while adapting to the changing times are nothing short of magnificent.
Recently, there have been more opportunities to see artisans demonstrate their crafts at museums and art galleries, which has led to greater interest and understanding.
We hope you will enjoy appreciating Kyoto's traditional crafts this fall.