Kawara Museum・Library of Takahama City
The Kawara Museum・Library in Takahama City, Aichi is Japan's only art museum dedicated to kawara (roof tiles), showcasing Sanshu kawara tiles from the surrounding region alongside roof tiles and ceramics from across Japan and the world. Takahama has been a centre of tile production for centuries, and the museum celebrates this heritage through its permanent collection, special exhibitions, and hands-on ceramics workshops. In 2023 the museum was merged with the city library to become a combined cultural facility.
9-6-18 Aokicho
Ceramics District
Takahama
Aichi
444-1325
Japan
Sunday, Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00 Last admission 16:30
Monday, Tuesday: Closed
If Monday or Tuesday is a public holiday, open that day; closed the following weekday
Closed year-end / New Year (December 26 – January 5)
Permanent exhibitions: Free
Special / planned exhibitions (adults, HS+): 500 JPY Price varies by exhibition; typical rate shown
Special exhibitions (junior high school and below): Free
20% discount for Takahama City residents and groups of 20+; 50% discount for age 75+