VISIT TOTTORI CITY

This museum houses approximately 5,000 pieces, including art pieces from around the world and folk craft works from Tottori, collected by Shoya Yoshida, known as the “father of Tottori's folk craft.” While working as a doctor, Yoshida dedicated himself to nurturing artisans in various fields of craft, including pottery, woodworking, metalwork, bamboo craft, dyeing, and Japanese paper making. This museum was established not only to spread the beauty of folk craft to the masses, but also as an educational venue to set standards of beauty for artisans. Highlights include the museum's exterior, resembling a traditional storehouse, and the sliding doors and other interior decorations crafted with meticulous detail.

Folk Crafts Shop TAKUMI, Japan's first folk craft specialty store, is located next door. Here, you can purchase Ushinotoyaki pottery and pottery produced by Nakai Kiln, as well as dyed textiles. There is also an adjoining restaurant, Takumi Kappo Ten, where you can enjoy local cuisine served on folk craft tableware.