Otaru Music Box Museum

The Otaru Music Box Museum spans three floors in a red brick building at the intersection of Sakaimachi and Irifune Streets in Otaru.

The structure, constructed in 1912, became a museum in 1967 and received designation as an Otaru City Historic Landmark for its architectural significance.

The museum maintains a collection of mechanical musical instruments from Japan and international sources, presenting the evolution of music box manufacturing techniques.

Visitors can access the museum daily between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM without entrance fees, with electronic payment methods accepted for purchases.

A steam-powered clock at the entrance marks time intervals every fifteen minutes by releasing steam and playing musical compositions.

Location: Otaru

Official opening: 1967

Website: https://otaru-orgel.co.jp

GPS coordinates: 43.19060,141.00777

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:02