Kawara Museum/Library of Takahama City, a Hometown of Ceramics

What it is

• A public museum and library in Takahama City.
• Opened in 1995 as Takahama City Kawara Museum.
• Japan's only museum with a tile theme.
• Takahama City is a major producer of Sanshu Kawara tiles.

What to see

• Building design inspired by a Sengokubune ship.
• Largest Shachihoko roof tiles in Japan.
• Morimae Park is located north of the museum.
• Akagama salt-fired tile kiln in Morimae Park.
• Akagama kiln is a designated cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.