An apparatus and method for generating tactile sensation by using constellation metaphor are provided. The apparatus includes: a tactile generator generating a tactile pattern by using a shape of image inputted from a user and generating a tactile icon having a shape of dots and lines by using the constellation metaphor according to the tactile pattern; a tactile indicator indicating a tactile sensation by using the generated tactile pattern; and a display unit displaying the generated tactile icon. Accordingly, there is an advantage in that the tactile pattern is easily generated, and a user can easily recognize the generated tactile pattern.