Kurita Museum

What it is

• A museum specializing in Imari ware and Nabeshima ware porcelain.
• Founded by Hideo Kurita.
• Opened in November 1975.
• One of three famous places in Ashikaga.

What to see

• Over 10,000 pieces of Imari and Nabeshima porcelain.
• The Nabeshima Iroe Iwabotan Uekibachi Mon Ozara collection.
• Museum grounds span 30,000 tsubo.
• Over 30 facilities on the museum grounds.
• The main building received the 18th BCS Award.

Getting there

• A 10-minute walk from Tomita Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.