Japan Museum of Contemporary Toy

The Japan Museum of Contemporary Toy is a toy museum in Yunogō Onsen displaying a collection of around 10,000 objects, including wooden items crafted by Japanese artisans and playthings from across Asia and Europe. The objects span different time periods and show the handcrafted variety that different regions created.

This museum opened on September 9, 1995, and quickly became a center for understanding how toys evolved across different eras. Its founding marked a turning point for organized toy preservation in this region.

Older museum volunteers teach visitors traditional Japanese games, keeping alive knowledge of how people played in the past. This creates a living connection where visitors directly experience forgotten play customs.

The museum is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM and offers restrooms, parking, and areas designed for families with children. Plan to spend a good amount of time exploring the large collection of displays.

This facility shares its location with the Hall of Music Box, forming a specialized complex dedicated to preserving toys and musical instruments under one roof. This pairing allows visitors to explore two distinct collections in a single visit.

Location: Mimasaka

Official opening: September 9, 1995

Website: https://toymuseum.wixsite.com/official

GPS coordinates: 34.99375,134.13723

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45