Raku Museum EXPLORING THE CORE

The Raku Museum is situated immediately next door to the Raku family home and workshop in central Kyoto. It was established in 1978 by the 14th generation Kakunyû (1918-1980) and has a collection of about 1000 works. These consist primarily of ceramics made by successive heads of the Raku family, related documents, and tea utensils passed down over the generations. The way in which the collection has been formed as a resource from which future generations can learn about the techniques and artistry of their forbears makes it very different from collections formed by art museums and private collectors. It is, in effect, an encapsulation of the essence of the Raku tradition.

Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed: Mondays (except National Holidays)
and at end and beginning of the year

Tangible Museum Programme

Handling Sessions
Special Tea ceremony Sessions *

*Advanced booking is required.

Access

Aburanokoji Nakadachiuri Agaru Kyoto Japan 602-0923

TEL. +81 (0)75- 414-0304

Subway: 11 minutes walk from Imadegawa Station (Karasuma Line)
(6 minutes west from Imadegawa-dôri and then 5 minutes south on Aburanokôji-dôri)

Bus: 5 minutes walk from Horikawa Nakadachiuri bus stop
(2 streets east from Horikawa Nakadachiuri bus stop and then 30 metres north on Aburanokôji-dôri)

Taxi: 20 minutes from Kyoto Station

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