All the allure and history of pottery and tile art in one spot

Kiln Plaza

The Kiln Plaza reopened in October of 2019 after three years of maintenance work. This was a giant undertaking with the work done on the kiln, building, and chimney helping to relay nearly 100 years of history to generations in the next 50 to 100 to come.
The outer walls and roof tiles were meticulously renewed, and the large, impressive brick kiln and the exposed beams and posts were restored to appear as they would have at the time the plant was in operation. Another point of interest is the projection mapping which imitates the appearance of the kiln when it was in working condition through a fully immersive visual experience.

　
Tile Museum

The Tile Museum brings together some 6,000 pieces donated from researchers to offer a collection of tiles from all over the world along a wall brimming with color. Tile entered the world 5,500 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia, growing in pattern and colors depending on the countries in which they resided, and you can see it all here under one roof.

Architectural Terracotta Museum

The Architectural Terracotta Museum displays tiles and terra cotta used on the outside of buildings from Japan's Taisho to early Showa periods while the Ceramics Lab shows you the metal molds and raw dye materials used to create works of pottery. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into manufacturing ceramic pieces.

Clay Works

Perhaps the most popular draw of the museums is the area known as "Clay Works", where you can create shiny clay balls and clay pastels or the Tiling Workshop, offering a variety of hands-on experiences.
The aforementioned shiny clay balls are totally different than something you'd make in the sandbox or out of mud in the front yard as they offer a fantastically shining glimmer just like a jewel. Shave down the clay manually, add color, polish, and there it is! All who take part leave any sense of time at the door as the experience is so engrossing no matter your age.

Tiling Workshop

Experience mosaic tile art or painting on tiles—whatever interests you from the menu of manufacturing activities available in hands-on workshops. Create a lasting memory with your own original piece. The free time and tile house options are another popular program with no need for a reservation.

Ceramics Lab

This area highlights the tradition and techniques of manufacturing in Tokoname, the City of Pottery, through products and other materials. Learn about the technology which fostered pottery production as well as innovative technologies and the new potential they hold.

　
Toilet Museum

Yes, you read that right; a Toilet Museum. This is the newer of the museums, opened in April of 2025 and showcasing everything from wooden and ceramic toilets to the flushing toilets born in England as well as the first warm water washlet toilets of Japan, and a myriad of different toilets with varying levels of functionality and comfort all the way up to the present day. Believe it or not, these displays just may offer some insight into the spirit of cleanliness you see all around you in Japan!