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The finest ceramics from Japan, China, and Korea are gathered under one roof at Osaka’s Museum of Oriental Ceramics, housing a collection that is considered among the best in the world. Of the 6,000-pieces, some 300 sit on display at any given time; highlights include two registered National Treasures.
The Museum of Oriental Ceramics is divided among three floors, with the reception, gift shop, and a tea salon on the first floor, permanent and temporary exhibits on the second floor, and a collection of Korean ceramics on the third floor. The tea room overlooks the rose path within Nakanoshima Park and serves a variety of coffees and blended teas in Royal Copenhagen cups. You don’t need a museum ticket to enter the tea room.
*This museum is a must-visit for art lovers. *Most pieces in the permanent collection have descriptions in English. *Coin-operated lockers are available on the first floor and take 100-yen coins. *The museum is wheelchair accessible, and two wheelchairs are available for visitor use.
To get to the museum, take the Sakai-suji subway to Kita-hama or the Mido-suji subway to Yodoya-bashi. After exiting the station, walk across the river and past the Central Public Hall.
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays, except for national holidays. Docent-led tours of the galleries are offered on weekends and holidays.