Japan Toy Museum
4.3 (438)
671-3 Kōderachō Nakanino, Himeji, Hyogo 679-2143, Japan
The Japan Toy Museum, situated a little way out of town, in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture has a massive collection of over 90,000 items and is well worth a visit. This is especially the case if you have any interest in toys, particularly wooden toys.
Duration: 01h30min
+81 79-232-4388
indoor
paid
daytime
museums
Opening hours
Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: Closed
Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
438 review(s)
Kathrin Gallagher a month ago
We went in on a cold and drizzly day, and it was perfect for the weather! The staff were very welcoming and spent the time to explain the different toys and displays they had. We would love to go back!
HapiTravels 7 months ago
The owner of the place is a really nice passionate guy. His passion for toys all around the world is second to none, this place is amazing and is a must see for any people near the area.
J L 11 months ago
Fantastic medium sized museum of toys from around Japan and other countries as well. The focus is on handmade toys so fans of handicrafts will also enjoy the exhibits. Explanations are mostly limited to country of origin and are provided in Japanese and English. Photos are allowed. A variety of wooden toys are available to play with but most of the items are behind glass. Despite the name, the museum is a labor of love by one man who built the collection with donated items over the past 50 years! I worry about the future of this collection as he is now in his 80s. Visit soon! There's also a membership program to help with the upkeep. I came by car as it's a fair distance from Himeji or Kobe but it is possible to visit but public transportation if you have time to spare.
Craig Webb a year ago
This was a great “off the beaten path” experience away from the touristy area. Very welcoming staff. Cash (Yen) only. Access by the train then we walked (15 minutes) and caught a ride back to the station with the owner! It was the highlight of the day. Also, when you get off the train there is an amazing Boulangerie (bakery).
Kacper Jarecki 6 years ago
It's kind of away from everywhere, but that's also the charm, seeing how people in a small town live and what their houses look like on your way to the museum. The museum itself has mostly older toys, so no robots or gundam or transformers or anything. It's a little interesting, but not really worth traveling for unless you have nothing else to do.