Yamanashi Gem Museum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Fujikawaguchiko
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 45-60 min
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:30 · Nov-Feb 09:30-17:00; last admission 30 min before closing; closed Wednesdays, open daily in Golden Week and Jul-Aug
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Exhibition JPY 600 · Child: JPY 300 elementary and junior high · Groups of 8+ pay 500/250; half price with a disability certificate and one companion
- Address
- 6713 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi 401-0301, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.5175, 138.7520
Introduction
The Kofu area of Yamanashi has been Japan's centre of crystal and gemstone cutting since the late Edo period, and this museum makes that chain unusually clear. Some fifty principal gemstones are displayed in sets of three, rough crystal, cut stone and finished jewel, so the same material can be compared before and after cutting and polishing: diamond, ruby, sapphire, tourmaline and cat's eye among them. At the far end of the gallery stands a 1.8-metre rock crystal, the most photographed object in the building. Photography is allowed throughout, and the attached gem shop can be browsed without an exhibition ticket. The museum sits at Funatsu on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi, almost the same address as the herb hall, ten minutes away on the red-line loop bus, and works well on a rainy day or when Fuji is hidden by cloud.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:30 |
Nov-Feb 09:30-17:00; last admission 30 min before closing; closed Wednesdays, open daily in Golden Week and Jul-Aug
Ticket Information
| Adult | Exhibition JPY 600 |
|---|---|
| Child | JPY 300 elementary and junior high |
| Free Admission | The shop alone is free |
Groups of 8+ pay 500/250; half price with a disability certificate and one companion
Transportation
Red-line loop bus, 10 min from Kawaguchiko Station
10 min from Kawaguchiko IC; 40 free spaces
Shares the Funatsu 6713 area with the herb hall
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Yamanashi Gem Museum?
Monday: 09:00-17:30; Tuesday: 09:00-17:30; Wednesday: 09:00-17:30; Thursday: 09:00-17:30; Friday: 09:00-17:30; Saturday: 09:00-17:30; Sunday: 09:00-17:30; Nov-Feb 09:30-17:00; last admission 30 min before closing; closed Wednesdays, open daily in Golden Week and Jul-Aug
How much is the admission for Yamanashi Gem Museum?
Adult: Exhibition JPY 600; Child: JPY 300 elementary and junior high; Free Admission: The shop alone is free; Groups of 8+ pay 500/250; half price with a disability certificate and one companion
How long should I spend at Yamanashi Gem Museum?
A typical visit takes 45-60 min.
How do I get to Yamanashi Gem Museum?
Bus: Red-line loop bus, 10 min from Kawaguchiko Station; Driving/Parking: 10 min from Kawaguchiko IC; 40 free spaces
