Yufuin Showakan

Nathan f a month ago

I highly recommend this awesome little museum. Based in Japan during its Showa era ( named after the Emperor's reign) which was actually 1926-1989, though I'd say this has a focus on the 50s-80s. I thought this would be more gimmicky, but it is really well made. Every room is a theme and they're packed with items from that era. Some of them include : game arcade, pachinko, movie theatre , hair salon, 50s/60s style homes. It's even interactive, with a working game arcade, working vintage pachinko machines, and working cork-gun ( shown in video ). There's no foreign language signage, and given this is a living museum, I like that. I wish they had a map in English or even an audio tour, but even without you can just enjoy the experience of being ( depending on your age) transported back to Japan in a period that was perhaps your childhood, or a time you've only seen in the movies. Regarding movies, they have a replica cinema with movies playing , followed by an arcade where you can play original Pacman, Donkey Kong, Super Mario etc .

Essi Varis a month ago

This museum was the best thing in Yufuin for me! Everything is really well laid out, so you do feel immersed in a different era - and it was practically empty when I was there, so you can really take your time and enjoy. You can watch old films and cartoons and play some retro games, like Super Mario and Bubble Bobble in some of the areas. Wish there was a working pinball machine, too. But overall, well worth the ticket price! 👌🏻

François Bécart 2 months ago

Very cool little museum. There is near zero english explanation but we had fun wandering in the different areas retracing Japan iconics Pop culture elements. You can even play Pachinko, retro video games, etc.

Mermer H. 5 months ago

Very interesting place to visit. You can enjoy a lot of antique items and tiny antique shops in the museum.“School lunch” is also available after the visit for 800 yen.

anna a year ago

Visited this retro museum on New Year Holiday, almost close to their closing time so it was vacant. Highly recommended for those who likes retro related things. We can experience Japan’s old times’ athmosphere, such as their school, rooms, shops, cinemas, and many more. There are small gift shop and small confectionary and old school’s snack shop.