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The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka

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One of the Most Reviewed Art museums in Osaka


Address

1 Chome-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0005, Japan

Website

www.moco.or.jp

Contact

+81 6-6223-0055

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1000 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 kavi 3. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I went there for the first time to see the "Tenmoku" exhibition. I was thinking of going to see the bamboo exhibition around February, but it was canceled due to the corona turmoil. However, when I went there, I was happy that only one huge object was exhibited on the first floor. It's huge, but it was interesting because the shape changes depending on the viewing angle with delicate stitches. In the "Tenmoku" exhibition, there is no real Yohen Tenmoku, but there are works that various artists are trying to reproduce, which is interesting. Even though it was Tenmoku, it was a really beautiful work with various patterns and colors. It was really nice to see slowly in August 2020 when there were few tourists. (Original) “天目”展示を観に、はじめて行った。2月頃に竹の展示を観に行こうと思っていたのだが、コロナ騒動で中止に。だが、行ってみると1階に一つだけ巨大オブジェが展示されていてうれしかった。超巨大だけど、繊細な編み目で観る角度によって形がかわるからおもしろかった。「天目」展では、ホンモノの曜変天目はないが、いろいろな作家が再現チャレンジしている作品もありおもしろい。天目といっても、いろいろな模様や色があり本当に美しい作品ばかりだった。観光客がほとんどいなかった2020年8月はゆっくりみれて本当に良かった。
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  • 5/5 Keith A. 4 years ago on Google • 289 reviews
    A real gem in Osaka. If you are a resident save for a hot muggy afternoon when outdoor activity is impossible. If you are a tourist just go visit. A small space very well designed. Great natural light tunnels above some of the displays (you need to work to see these). Japanese, Chinese and Korean as well as special shows (currently Finnish modern). Enjoy the building and setting too.
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  • 3/5 Erin 4 years ago on Google • 282 reviews
    Interesting if you have a deep love of ceramics. However, I felt that the collection was on the smaller size compared to other museums and for the price of the museum (there are also so many other free and affordable things you can do in the city). As I had a lot of time in the city, I did not mind checking it out but for people pressed for time (and $) I would say this is something you could skip (unless of course you have a passion for ceramics...)
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  • 5/5 Blue A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A museum specializing in Asian ceramics in Nakanoshima. It's small, but it's not so crowded, so it's a favorite spot where you can enjoy a lot of beautiful vessels without worrying about time. If you notice, there are only a few places left for "Tenmoku-The Beauty of Chinese Black Glaze" that has been held since June this year. .. Tenmoku is a bowl, but above all Yohen Tenmoku and Oil Drop Tenmoku are exceptionally beautiful. What should i say .. I'm ashamed to say that there are no words in my vocabulary that can express the beauty of this vessel. If you have a chance, please come visit us and enjoy it! And what was particularly interesting this time was "Modern Tenmoku-Tradition and Creation" that was held at the same time. There are many heavenly eyes created by modern and contemporary writers, but it is truly "tradition and creativity." While firmly inheriting the tradition, we are also trying new things without being bound by the concept. This contrast between the past and the present was very nice. It was my first experience to go back and forth between exhibition corners like this. As a side note, this museum camera photography is permitted. However, making a rattling noise should not be a hindrance to everyone else. .. That's why I always look for a time when there are few people, but I think that the aim is still noon. I've been bothered at various times, but it's still lunch time. I think that you can enjoy it from 12:00 to 13:00 without any hesitation. It is often reserved depending on the area. .. The desire to have more visitors come and the desire to enjoy at your own pace without being too crowded are mixed. Personally, it's a museum where complex emotions are born lol (Original) 中之島にございます、アジアの陶磁器専門の美術館です。こじんまりしておりますが、それほど混み合うこともありませんので、じっくりゆっくり時間を気にすることなく、美しい器の数々を堪能できるお気に入りのスポットです。 気がつけば今年六月から開催されておりました「天目―中国黒釉の美」も、残すところあと僅か。。天目というのはお茶碗のことなのですが、中でも 曜変天目、油滴天目は類いまれなる美しさなのです。何と申しましょうか。。お恥ずかしながらこの器の美しさを表現できる言葉は私のボキャブラリーの中には存在しません笑。機会があれば是非足を運んでいただいて、じっくりご堪能いただければと思います! そして今回特に興味深かったのが、同時開催されておりました「現代の天目-伝統と創造」です。近現代の作家の皆様方が作り上げられた天目の数々なのですが、正に「伝統と創造」。伝統はしっかりと受け継ぎ守りながらも、概念に囚われることなく全く新しいことにも挑戦されている。この過去と現在の対比が非常に素晴らしかったです。こんなに展示コーナーを行ったりきたりしたのは初めての経験でした笑。 補足ですが、こちらの美術館カメラ撮影が許可されております。しかしカシャカシャ音を立てるのも他の皆様のお邪魔になっては。。ということで私はいつも人の少ない時間帯を探して伺うのですが、狙い目はやはりお昼時ではないかと考えております。割りと色々な時間帯にお邪魔させていただきましたが、やはりお昼ごはんの時間帯。12時~13時の辺りが最も気兼ねすることなく楽しむことが出来るかなと思います。エリアによっては貸し切りになることもしばしば。。 もっと皆様にご来場いただければという思いと、やはりあまり混み合わず自身のペースで楽しめるのがいいなあという思いが交錯致します。個人的には何やら複雑な感情の生まれる美術館です笑
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  • 3/5 永松一 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I forgot what the exhibition was, but I went there twice, near the rose garden 🌹 and the location is good 😃 (Original) 何の展示展かは忘れましたが二回行きました、バラ🌹園の近くで、ロケーションも、いいですね😃
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  • 5/5 Alaina R. 5 years ago on Google • 345 reviews
    Very interesting collection of pottery and ceramics. Exquisite pieces and with information in English.

  • 5/5 Volodymyr H. 1 year ago on Google • 133 reviews
    Conveniently located in the heart of Osaka, Museum of Oriental Ceramics has one of the world's best collections of ceramics from Korea, Japan and China. There are more than a thousand exhibits, with the majority from China and Korea and some portion of the collection is a National Treasure of Japan Museum is one of the oldest in Osaka, which first opened its doors in 1891 with the priceless collection of wealthy merchant Ataka contains the greatest artefacts, by far. Similarly the Sumitomo Group, a global conglomerate, gave 21 pieces, and since then, 965 pieces have been added, and with the help of kind contributors, it has increased to 2,000 items in recent years.
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  • 4/5 Gunhee L. 5 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    I visited when there was special exhibition. I had one day osaka pass so i had discounted admission which was 1,000yen (reg: 1,200) It was worth it as the collection was good. Employees were very friendly. Felt sad as they had good collections from China and Korea. Recommend for those who are interestes in ceramics.
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  • 5/5 Eri Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 1400 yen. The best collection of Goryeo porcelain in the world. Camera OK. Cards are accepted. I am grateful that the photo of the bottom of the vessel is attached to the explanation board. A collection by the president of Yakichi Ataka, a general trading company in the first half of 20c. There are also abundant Chinese ceramics. Special exhibition 2020 "Tenmoku" until November 8th. The photo is a national treasure, Oil Drop Tenmoku. Celadon Celadon Tamatsubo, a national treasure of Changcheng, is also a spring bottle. (Original) 1400円。世界一の高麗青磁のコレクション。カメラOK。カード可。器の底の写真が説明板についてるのがありがたいです。 20c前半の総合商社 安宅(ATAKA)産業 安宅 弥吉 社長によるコレクション。中国陶磁器も豊富。特別展示2020年「天目」11/8まで。写真は国宝 油滴天目。常陳の国宝 飛斑青磁玉壺春型瓶も眼福。
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  • 3/5 ジャミンベン 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The number of collections is not large. (Original) コレクションの数は多くはない。
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  • 4/5 ラムタル 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Even on holidays, there are few people and you can enjoy it comfortably. (Original) 休日でも人が少なくゆったりと鑑賞できます。
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  • 5/5 a k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The permanent ceramics are wonderful. If you really like it, it is recommended that you do not hesitate to confront the work alone. If I chose what I liked, it was all patterned ... Please find your favorite. ^ ^ (Original) 常設される陶磁器が素晴らしい。 本当に好きな人は1人で気兼ねなく作品と対峙するのがオススメ。 好きなの選んだら柄物ばかりだった… お気に入りを見つけてください。^ ^
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  • 5/5 David S. 5 years ago on Google
    It’s a neat three-level museum with an extensive collection of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese ceramics. There is also a collection of Persian ceramics, which may be part of the permanent collection. The museum has special light wells that allow natural lighting into the displays. They have many celadon and blue cobalt on white pieces. Many displays have explanations in English. Admission was 500 yen when we visited in 2018. We walked though all he displays in about 2.5 hours.
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  • 5/5 Paola 4 years ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Beautiful museum, not huge but some of the most beautiful ceramics I have ever seen. The temporary exhibition was also very well curated

  • 5/5 Angus 5 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Escape from the busy city to a peaceful palace of a museum on the river. Full of the world's best pieces of masterpiece ceramics.

  • 5/5 はちわれしろ 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Usually, there are few people and you can spend your time slowly. You can be satisfied no matter how many times you visit. (Original) 普段は人が少なくゆっくり過ごすことができます。何度訪れても満足することができます。

  • 5/5 荻太郎 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best exhibition of Tenmoku tea bowls. (Original) 天目茶碗の展示会最高。

  • 4/5 片木智子 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tenmoku tea bowl, a work made by a Frenchman was good! ️ (Original) 天目茶碗、フランス人が作られた作品が良かったです‼️

  • 5/5 西山恭代 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Extensive exhibition. (Original) 充実した展示。

  • 3/5 もりやまひさこ 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I was wandering around because it was difficult to understand the route. (Original) 順路がわかりずらくてうろうろしてしまいました。

  • 4/5 山田大輔 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The inside of the building has a calm atmosphere, and there is a sofa by the window, making it easy to take a break. There is also an exhibition of national treasures. (Original) 館内は落ち着いた雰囲気で、窓際にソファーもあり休憩しやすいです。国宝の展示ももあります。

  • 5/5 小澤三宜 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exhibition of Tenmoku was wonderful. It seems that modern reproductions are still unmatched by the real thing. (Original) 天目の展示が素晴らしかった。現代の再現品もまだまだ本物には敵わないようです。

  • 5/5 Kuok Ming L. 4 years ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Excellent ceremics collection with good English description. Best of all, it is away from the tourist crowd. A moment of peace and tranquility as you savour Japanese, Korean and Chinese culture.

  • 4/5 藤田大輔 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I enjoyed the special exhibition "Tenmoku". (Original) 特別展「天目」堪能しました。

  • 4/5 柴田夏生 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Old ceramics from Japan, China, Korea, etc. were exhibited, and I learned about the production areas of ancient kilns. I was more interested in ceramics because there were works I had never seen before. (Original) 日本や中国、朝鮮などの昔の陶磁器を展示してあり古来の窯の生産地等の説明等も知ることができ学びになった。今まで見たことのない作品もありより陶磁器に興味を持てた。

  • 5/5 Whats A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The scenery outside the museum is beautiful, and the art inside the museum is wonderful. (Original) 館外風光旖旎,館內藝術奇致。

  • 2/5 noriaki s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I didn't dance (> ︿ <.) (Original) 心踊りませんでした(>︿<。)

  • 4/5 Mr X. 6 years ago on Google
    A small museum but with some interesting exhibits.

  • 5/5 드네노 5 years ago on Google
    High quality ceramics , so quiet and clean place

  • 5/5 2104 m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exhibits are good, but the building is also good. Nakanoshima can be seen from the windows that open at various angles. I'm sure that the scenery seen from the window is also an exhibit. (Original) 展示品もいいけど建物もいい。 いろんな角度に開いた窓から中之島が見える。 きっと窓から見える風景も展示品という考えなんだろう。

  • 4/5 Jenny C. 4 years ago on Google
    Start off your visit by listening to the audio and display first. Then only start the viewing of the displays from China, Korea and Japan. Surprisingly, has many items from China from Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming dynasty and others I cant remember. Japan items are not that many relatively.

  • 5/5 Stephanie H. 4 years ago on Google
    A gem ticked away, take time to visit. Great collection. Peaceful sitting areas

  • 5/5 isaka r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It ’s really nice. Again I've heard about it a long time ago, but the older I get, the more I realize how important it is. (Original) 本当に素敵です。改めてまた、 昔も伺いましたが,歳を重ねるほど、 大切さが,実感しますね。

  • 5/5 平田弘志 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ceramic. After all it is beautiful. (Original) 陶磁。 やはり、美しい。

  • 5/5 トゲピー 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The special exhibition by Taizo Kuroda was very good. There was also Kakiemon. Permanent installation is also attractive. You can have coffee in a cup of Copenhagen at the coffee salon! (Original) 黒田泰蔵の特別展とても良かったです。柿右衛門もありました。常設も魅力的。喫茶サロンではコペンハーゲンのカップでコーヒーをいただけます!

  • 5/5 pb K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The exhibition of white porcelain and celadon is wonderful, and you can see the skill of an unnamed craftsman. In particular, the exhibition with the ceiling open and natural light was spectacular, and the beauty of the celadon that dimly shines in the cloudy light when I visited on a rainy season was indescribable. it's recommended. (Original) 白磁、青磁の展示が素晴らしく、名もなき匠の技を見られます。特に天井を開けて自然光を入れた展示は見事で、ある梅雨の日に訪ねたときの曇りの光にぼんやりと光る青磁の美しさはえもいえぬものでした。おすすめです。

  • 5/5 侯梦玮 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Compared with the crowds of tourists at the National Palace Museum in Taipei, the Museum of Oriental Ceramics in Osaka is like a private club. The reason for the establishment of the museum comes from the collection legend of "Azaka Eiichi" and the joint contribution of "Sumitomo Group". Although there are only hundreds of exhibits, its specifications and exhibition professionalism can be called the world's first-class level. (Original) 比起台北故宮博物院的遊客如潮,大阪東洋陶瓷美術館倒像是一处私人会所,其建館原因,出自“安宅英一”的收藏传奇与“住友集团”的联合贡献。虽只数百件展品,但其规格及展览专业性,可称世界一级水准。

  • 4/5 小畑和美 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The special exhibition Taizo Kuroda is very wonderful. I wish there were more exhibits. (Original) 特別展の黒田泰蔵は、とても素晴らしいです。 展示品が、もっと多かったら、良かったと思いますが。

  • 4/5 中島仙太郎 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I recommend that it is worth going once. From many works I posted a work that left an impression (Original) 一度は行く価値があるとオススメします。数多の作品から 印象に残った作品を投稿しました

  • 5/5 いわいよしひろ 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great collection (Original) 素晴らしいコレクションです

  • 1/5 米倉育子 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Kuroda Taizo Taizo Kuroda exhibition is being held until July 25, 2021. The simple beauty of the shape and the truth of white pierce the heart. (Original) 2021年7月25日まで、Kuroda Taizo 黒田泰蔵展が、開催されています。 カタチのシンプルな美と、白の真理が、心に突き刺さります。

  • 5/5 田黄 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A valuable museum of porcelain. (Original) 製磁器の貴重な博物館。

  • 3/5 Don 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I also fell in love with Tenmoku. But alas, it's not worth it ... and it's a bit far from the nearest station to get here. After all, Takamine's flowers for the common people! (Original) 私も天目には惚れ込みました。ただ悲しいかな見受けするほどの甲斐性も無し・・・それとここにたどり着くのに一寸最寄り駅から遠い。 やはり庶民には高嶺の花!

  • 5/5 一郎印幡 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are over 65 years old, please visit once. Free for residents of Osaka City This facility is free 😆😁🤓 (Original) 65才以上の方は一度訪れて下さい。 大阪市在住の方無料ですこれだけの施設が無料😆😁🤓

  • 5/5 Kei T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a calming space. (Original) 心落ち着く空間です。

  • 5/5 tomomi m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's an irresistible museum for food lovers and history lovers 😉 (Original) お料理好きや歴史好きにはたまらなく魅力的な美術館です😉

  • 5/5 山下湖畔 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great. It was a big hit even though I just stopped by to kill time. (Original) 素晴らしい。 時間潰しに寄っただけなのに、大当たりだった。

  • 4/5 奥川ひろこ 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was a pity that the museum was closed due to the replacement of the exhibits. I will have lunch at the salon and go shopping. (Original) 展示入れ替えで休館日、残念でした。サロンでランチして買い物行きまーす。

  • 5/5 たまご猫 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for those who like ceramics. Relaxing time is flowing. (Original) 陶磁器が好きな人には最高の場所。ゆったりとした時間が流れています。

  • 5/5 田中研悟 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This time I was able to appreciate the Tenmoku bowl. This is my favorite museum. It's always wonderful no matter when you visit. (Original) 今回は天目茶碗を鑑賞出来ました。とても好きな美術館です。いつ訪れても、いつも素晴らしい。

  • 4/5 say y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What is Oriental Ceramics? I thought, but I can immerse myself in my mind. It was a feeling of having fun while comparing it with history. (Original) 東洋陶磁とは? と思いましたが思いの外没頭できます。 歴史と照らし合わせながら楽しむ感覚でした。

  • 4/5 Satoru N. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're interested in Japanese and asian pottery and porcelain, this is definitely a place to go. Not a large museum but you'll enjoy a themed, very well curated items.

  • 5/5 江育誌 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It’s a special place, you can go shopping if you are interested (Original) 滿特別的地方,有興趣可以逛逛


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