Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Port Ohno Karakuri Memorial Museum

The Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Port Ohno Karakuri Memorial Museum displays mechanical puppets and traditional wooden puzzles across interconnected exhibition halls.

Established in 1996, the museum preserves the legacy of Benkichi Ohno, an engineering master who created mechanical puppets during Japan's Edo period.

The museum demonstrates traditional Japanese mechanical puppetry through interactive exhibits, including dolls that perform specific movements and descend stairs.

Located at Ohno-machi 4-2-29 in Kanazawa, the museum charges 500 yen for adults, operates from 9:00 to 17:00, and closes on Wednesdays.

Visitors can observe the tanagari ningyō, a mechanical doll that executes somersaults while moving down stairs, demonstrating precise engineering techniques.

Location: Kanazawa

Inception: April 1996

Website: http://ohno-karakuri.jp/eng

GPS coordinates: 36.61900,136.60441

Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:13