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Museum of Oriental Ceramics

229 Reviews

#10 of 1,320 things to do in Osaka

Museums, Speciality Museums

Open Now: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005, Osaka Prefecture

Open today: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

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“Worth a visit”

For any lover of fine porcelain and pottery this museum is not to be missed. A fabulous and varied... read more

Reviewed 16 August 2018

LambLover2013

Sydney, Australia

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“Lovely Porcelain and ceramics museum, with changing exhibits”

This small/medium size museum has a very nice setting in a nice part of Osaka to walk around. At... read more

Reviewed 2 July 2018

pattayainsider

Las Vegas, Nevada

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4.5 229 reviews

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“special exhibition”(4 reviews)

“on display”(5 reviews)

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A collection of Japanese, Chinese and Korean ceramics – among the best in the world – is displayed at this outstanding museum.

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Hours Today: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Suggested duration: 1-2 hours

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1-1-26 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0005, Osaka Prefecture

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+81 6-6223-0055

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LambLover2013

Sydney, Australia

9646

Reviewed 16 August 2018 via mobile

Worth a visit

For any lover of fine porcelain and pottery this museum is not to be missed. A fabulous and varied collection of Asian works. Breathtakingly beautiful pieces that had me mesmerised.

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pattayainsider

Las Vegas, Nevada

552839

Reviewed 2 July 2018

Lovely Porcelain and ceramics museum, with changing exhibits

This small/medium size museum has a very nice setting in a nice part of Osaka to walk around. At the moment is a Sevres exhibit which was outstanding. Everything so well lit, spacious, just a pleasure to look around. There is a small gift shop...More

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Smile C

Reviewed 24 June 2018 via mobile

Large collection of Chinese Snuff bottle

It doesn’t look big but has large collection of Chinese snuff bottles and also has some exceptional blue and white vase in Yuan/Ming period. Worthy place to learn the Chinese antiques.

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fartoomanyusers

London, United Kingdom

300241

Reviewed 25 May 2018

Just the right size

I'm not always a fan of these types of museums - sometimes I find they just stuff too much in them. But this museum gets it just right - plenty of content, but not too much, and not too tightly packed ! I really enjoyed...More

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DimasLaksani

Salatiga, Indonesia

12637

Reviewed 25 May 2018 via mobile

Great Ceramics Arts

After a nice breakfast to fulfill my energy to start this day, i'm going to this place, i think this ceramics art was so wonderful, they created so many art like cup, bowl and another art again, i say it is educational place for all...More

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mrsdagle

Seattle, Washington

8935

Reviewed 16 May 2018

Interesting but Pricey

We decided to visit after enjoying the Rose Garden. I was a bit let down by the large exhibit of French ceramics, I wasn't there to see French stuff. Afterwards, I felt the price was high considering it wasn't mostly locally significant. I did like...More

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OsakaDan

Osaka, Japan

7847

Reviewed 30 April 2018 via mobile

A little boring

I’m into Japanese pottery but found this to be a bit boring and not worth the terrible for the average tourist. Saying that though, I’m sure it would appeal to those studying ancient Japan/China potteries.

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alans747

Kahului

9429

Reviewed 23 April 2018

Nice exhibits in a maze

We visited on Sunday when there was a special exhibition on French porcelain: 300 Years of creation of Sevres, so most of the Japanese exhibits had been put away. Still, the exhibits were fascinating and the movie on how the French make huge porcelain vases...More

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zenwillioms

Arizona

245

Reviewed 20 April 2018

art works

their are some kind of art works in mugs and trays. we visited this place in last march. i think this art is going on ancient japan people

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Shirley S

South East England

12268

Reviewed 1 April 2018

Closed until 7th April to set up exhibition

Cannot comment on museum as it is closed until 7th April setting up an exhibition of Sevres ceramics. I am so disappointed - we checked the website, but didn't see anything to warn us of the closure. I had been looking forward to this visit...More

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Tommy L

Will this museum inspire me to actually like ceramics?

27 July 2018|

Answer

It's hard to say without knowing your interests. The Korean exhibit was more historical in nature, which I liked. If you don't already like textile collections, you might find this museum boring.