Ibaraki · Permanent cultural facility
Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum
Explore modern Japanese ceramics and changing craft exhibitions in Kasama Art Forest Park. This is primarily an art-viewing visit; check separate programs or nearby studios for hands-on pottery.
What to see
- Modern and contemporary Japanese ceramics
- Special exhibitions focused on ceramics and crafts
JR Tomobe Station → your visit
- Take the Kasama sightseeing bus connection route to Michi-no-Eki Kasama.
- Transfer to the sightseeing loop and get off at Togei Bijutsukan / Kogei-no-Oka; allow about 40–60 minutes overall.
Closures & important conditions
Closed Mondays, or the next weekday after a holiday Monday. Open Nov 2 and closed Nov 4, 2026. Extra closure Dec 25–27, followed by the regular Dec 28 closure and Dec 29–Jan 1 holidays. Gallery 1 only is closed Nov 30–Feb 9.
- Gallery 1 closes 30 November 2026–9 February 2027; other galleries remain open.
- The sightseeing bus does not run on Mondays (following day if a holiday). This route reflects the transfer introduced in April 2026.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-06. Check last-minute changes.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-10-31 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
09:30–17:00; last admission 16:30.
General groups of 20 or more should telephone in advance. Individual-booking requirements have not been confirmed.
What still needs checking
- Full exhibition lineup on the visit date
- Bus times and event-related stop changes
- Reservation availability for pottery-making activities
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
Photo pending · View official photos ↗
Announced exhibitions
Periods can include closed days. Open each exhibition for its own conditions.
- Collection and New Acquisitions · 2026-05-13 – 2026-11-29
- National Museum Collection Plus: Modern European Crafts and Design · 2026-09-03 – 2026-12-24
- THE HEADLINERS 2026: The Power of Delight · 2026-10-10 – 2026-12-13
- THE HEADLINERS + [PLUS] · 2026-10-10 – 2026-12-13
- An Unpretentious Photography Exhibition · 2026-11-10 – 2026-11-15
- Kasama High School Art and Media Arts Graduation Exhibition 2026 · 2026-11-28 – 2026-12-06
- Akari Light Art in Kasama · 2026-12-10 – 2026-12-13
- Kasama College of Ceramic Art 10th Anniversary (working title) · 2027-01-02 – 2027-03-07
- Kasama College of Ceramic Art Graduation Exhibition 2026–27 · 2027-01-29 – 2027-02-07
- Collection II · 2027-02-10 · end date not announced
- Ibaraki Art Selection: Touring Exhibition · 2027-02-13 – 2027-02-28
- Harumi Anai: Abstract Ink · 2027-03-03 – 2027-03-07
- Theme Exhibition (title to be announced) · 2027-03-09 · end date not announced
- Ibaraki Photography Federation: Seeking Inspiration · 2027-03-13 – 2027-03-21
- Remembering Lisa Larson: Artist, Designer, Source of Inspiration · 2027-03-20 – 2027-06-20