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Kawara Museum
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The Kawara Museum is a museum in Ōmihachiman, Shiga, Japan, devoted to Japanese-style roof tiles.
Nearby attractions
Hachiman-bori Moat
Osugicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0837, Japan
Hachimanyama Ropeway
Miyauchicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0828, Japan
Haku'un-kan (White Cloud House)
Japan, 〒523-0864 Shiga, Omihachiman, Ishincho, 9−1
Vories Memorial Hall
Moto-11 Jionjicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0841, Japan
Omikyodaisha Mentamu Museum
Japan, 〒523-0867 Shiga, Omihachiman, 魚屋町元29
Andrews Memorial Museum
31 Ishincho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0865, Japan
Borderless Art Museum NO-MA
Kami-16 Nagaharacho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0849, Japan
Former Nishigawa Clan Residence
2 Chome-19 Shinmachi, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0871, Japan
Hyde Memorial Hall
177 Ichiicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0851, Japan
Former Ban Clan Residence
3 Chome-15 Shinmachi, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0871, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Hori Cafe
Japan, 〒523-0821 Shiga, Omihachiman, Tagacho, 743 ほりかふぇ
Omi Beef Kubotaya
Naka-14 Suwaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0862, Japan
Kyoto Kaya
Japan, 〒523-0828 Shiga, Omihachiman, Miyauchicho, 下の森2
食堂まる
Naka-12 Suwaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0862, Japan
Hamagura
24 Osugicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0837, Japan
Japonesia
Naka-24-1 Suwaicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0862, Japan
明治橋 あまな
32 Osugicho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0837, Japan
Kihei
1 Chome-8 Shinmachi, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0871, Japan
Nearby hotels
旅籠 八…(HATAGO WAKATSU)
Japan, 〒523-0831 Shiga, Omihachiman, Tamayacho, 6
Little Birds Hostel 近江八幡
Japan, 〒523-0862 Shiga, Omihachiman, Suwaicho, Naka−12−12 スワイビル 2F
Guest house Omihachiman (ゲストハウス近江八幡)
494-5 Tagacho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0821, Japan
Rakuten STAY HOUSE×WILLSTYLE 八幡堀
580-6 Tagacho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0821, Japan
Guesthouse Mio (BIWA HOLIDAY HOMES)
Japan, 〒523-0872 Shiga, Omihachiman, Tamakicho, 1 Chome−9
旅宿ありときりぎりす(GuestHouse ARI to KIRIGIRISU)
122-11 Demachi, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0892, Japan
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Kawara Museum

738-2 Tagacho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0821, Japan
3.7(188)
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The Kawara Museum is a museum in Ōmihachiman, Shiga, Japan, devoted to Japanese-style roof tiles.

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attractions: Hachiman-bori Moat, Hachimanyama Ropeway, Haku'un-kan (White Cloud House), Vories Memorial Hall, Omikyodaisha Mentamu Museum, Andrews Memorial Museum, Borderless Art Museum NO-MA, Former Nishigawa Clan Residence, Hyde Memorial Hall, Former Ban Clan Residence, restaurants: Hori Cafe, Omi Beef Kubotaya, Kyoto Kaya, 食堂まる, Hamagura, Japonesia, 明治橋 あまな, Kihei
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Phone
+81 748-33-8567
Website
omihachiman-shiryoukan-kawara.jp

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Nearby attractions of Kawara Museum

Hachiman-bori Moat

Hachimanyama Ropeway

Haku'un-kan (White Cloud House)

Vories Memorial Hall

Omikyodaisha Mentamu Museum

Andrews Memorial Museum

Borderless Art Museum NO-MA

Former Nishigawa Clan Residence

Hyde Memorial Hall

Former Ban Clan Residence

Hachiman-bori Moat

Hachiman-bori Moat

4.3

(1.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Hachimanyama Ropeway

Hachimanyama Ropeway

4.0

(577)

Open 24 hours
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Haku'un-kan (White Cloud House)

Haku'un-kan (White Cloud House)

3.9

(107)

Closed
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Vories Memorial Hall

Vories Memorial Hall

3.9

(82)

Closed
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Things to do nearby

Authentic Ninja Weapon Making Experience
Authentic Ninja Weapon Making Experience
Tue, Dec 9 • 6:30 PM
606-8037, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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Japanese-style Ramen and Gyoza without using meat
Japanese-style Ramen and Gyoza without using meat
Fri, Dec 12 • 10:00 AM
606-8165, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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精進料理:Traditional Japanese Plant-based cuisine
精進料理:Traditional Japanese Plant-based cuisine
Tue, Dec 9 • 10:00 AM
606-8167, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
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Nearby restaurants of Kawara Museum

Hori Cafe

Omi Beef Kubotaya

Kyoto Kaya

食堂まる

Hamagura

Japonesia

明治橋 あまな

Kihei

Hori Cafe

Hori Cafe

3.9

(180)

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Omi Beef Kubotaya

Omi Beef Kubotaya

4.4

(338)

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Kyoto Kaya

Kyoto Kaya

4.2

(57)

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食堂まる

食堂まる

4.6

(17)

$

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Reviews of Kawara Museum

3.7
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5.0
28w

There are no signs in English, but the pottery artwork is beautiful enough that you don't really need it to enjoy the experience. I even got to speak with an artist working on dragon statues at the time. If you go pick up the ticket that gives you access to three different museums. This location will be...

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5.0
3y

A very good place to visit. It is very near to the canal. Cheap entrance fees and many things to see. Different kind of tiles, tiles history, and you can see castle miniature made from toothpicks. Nearby, there is a shop where you can play and make something with clay for...

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5.0
6y

Great place for people who want to know about roof tiles. History of production, real old tiles are on display. Onikawara and other nice things made from original material can be purchased. If got myself two marvelous Onikawara for display in my house. Highly...

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中谷よしふみ(ramen4423)中谷よしふみ(ramen4423)
かわらミュージアム。ここはめちゃ面白かった。入場料は300円。撮影したらダメなマークがあった気ので撮影はあんまりしてないです。日本中のかわらがあるんです。かわらのことを考えたこともなかったけど、説明を読んでいくと、ちょっと詳しくなりました。 滋賀県近江八幡市は八幡瓦の産地として有名。いぶし銀みたいな色なので、いぶし瓦とも呼ばれている。陶器瓦ではなくて、土系の瓦で、粘土瓦です。300年以上前からあるみたいで、温暖な地域で、低い温度で焼けるので、細かい装飾が作りやすい。だから、いぶし鬼瓦みたいな細かい形が作れるんだと納得しました。 瓦の日本三大産地は、愛知県の三州瓦、島根県の石州瓦、兵庫県の淡路瓦。雪が積もるような場所は赤瓦。凍害に強いけど、高温で焼くから細かい装飾はない。割れちゃうんでしょうね。台風が多いエリアは屋根の高さが低くして、風の影響を抑えたり。場所や気候によって瓦の形が違うんですね。日本以外のエリアの展示もあって、興味深かった。 近江八幡には、八幡山城というのがあって、豊臣秀吉の甥・秀次の居城として知られているそうです。秀次のことはあんまり知らないけど、その城も八幡瓦だそうです。 かわらミュージアムの建物自体にも瓦が使われていて、周辺の地面にも瓦が入ってるんです。街にも瓦の建物が多くて、いい感じ。かわらがカッコイイ。 あと、有料だけど、いぶし銀仕上げの作品を手作り体験できるんです。これをめちゃくちゃやりたかったけど、時間がなかった。また来る機会があれば絶対やりたい。
Mathew FedleyMathew Fedley
Costs 300 yen to enter and is actually more interesting than expected. No photography allowed inside though. Think of this as the decorative pieces on a roof than normal tiles
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かわらミュージアム。ここはめちゃ面白かった。入場料は300円。撮影したらダメなマークがあった気ので撮影はあんまりしてないです。日本中のかわらがあるんです。かわらのことを考えたこともなかったけど、説明を読んでいくと、ちょっと詳しくなりました。 滋賀県近江八幡市は八幡瓦の産地として有名。いぶし銀みたいな色なので、いぶし瓦とも呼ばれている。陶器瓦ではなくて、土系の瓦で、粘土瓦です。300年以上前からあるみたいで、温暖な地域で、低い温度で焼けるので、細かい装飾が作りやすい。だから、いぶし鬼瓦みたいな細かい形が作れるんだと納得しました。 瓦の日本三大産地は、愛知県の三州瓦、島根県の石州瓦、兵庫県の淡路瓦。雪が積もるような場所は赤瓦。凍害に強いけど、高温で焼くから細かい装飾はない。割れちゃうんでしょうね。台風が多いエリアは屋根の高さが低くして、風の影響を抑えたり。場所や気候によって瓦の形が違うんですね。日本以外のエリアの展示もあって、興味深かった。 近江八幡には、八幡山城というのがあって、豊臣秀吉の甥・秀次の居城として知られているそうです。秀次のことはあんまり知らないけど、その城も八幡瓦だそうです。 かわらミュージアムの建物自体にも瓦が使われていて、周辺の地面にも瓦が入ってるんです。街にも瓦の建物が多くて、いい感じ。かわらがカッコイイ。 あと、有料だけど、いぶし銀仕上げの作品を手作り体験できるんです。これをめちゃくちゃやりたかったけど、時間がなかった。また来る機会があれば絶対やりたい。
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Costs 300 yen to enter and is actually more interesting than expected. No photography allowed inside though. Think of this as the decorative pieces on a roof than normal tiles
Mathew Fedley

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