See - Noritake Garden

Welcome Center

At the Welcome Center, visitors can watch a video (approx. 7 minutes long) to learn more about the history and business of Noritake. Moreover, there is a History Table where visitors can enjoy learning about Noritake history through panels and video footage, a Technology Corner which introduces Noritake's technology and products which are today utilized in a wide variety of industries, and more.

Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM～5:00 PM
Closed days: Monday (if Monday is a National holiday, closed on the next day), the year end and New Year holidays

Craft Center and Noritake Museum

Do you know how bone china is made?
The Craft Center is a production factory that manufactures bone china.
Visitors can get an up-close view of Noritake’s craftsmanship and traditions throughout each process from production of bone china clay to decorations.
In addition, the Noritake Museum located on the 3rd and 4th floor displays exquisite vases and decorative plates made in the Meiji era as well as Western tableware created from the Taisho to early Showa eras.

Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM～5:00 PM
Closed days: Monday (if Monday is a National holiday, closed on the next day), the year end and New Year holidays

*An admission fee is charged for the Craft Center and Noritake Museum only.

Noritake Garden Gallery

The Noritake Garden Gallery is a space for all to immerse in and enjoy various works of art including pottery, paintings and sculptures. The gallery offers a place for both established artists’ solo exhibitions and citizens’ art exhibitions. Here, the public can easily become involved and discover the beauty of art.

Hours of Operation: 10:00 AM～6:00 PM (closed at 4:00 PM on the last day of an event)
Contact Information: TEL 052-562-9811 E-mail artist-club@noritake.com
Closed days: Monday (if Monday is a National holiday, closed on the next day), the year end and New Year holidays

Experience the History

The history of Noritake goes hand in hand with the history of Japan’s history of western tableware. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of our forefathers’ thoughts that shine through the red brick buildings from the Meiji era and monuments of old chimneys.

Rest in the Forest

Noritake Garden is landscaped with trees, greenery and flowers that showcase contrasting sceneries in each season. An open space perfect for spending a relaxing time either by taking a long stroll or resting on a bench offers the opportunity to take in the surrounding nature whilst in the city.