岩下コレクション

The Iwashita Collection is a motorcycle museum in Yufuin that houses a large gathering of bikes from many makers and eras, along with classic cars and transportation equipment. The museum spreads its vehicles and objects across different exhibition areas, including a recreation of a period street where everyday items from Japan's post-war years are also displayed.

The museum opened in 2001, bringing together objects and vehicles collected over many years to show the history of motorcycle design and transportation development. The collection reflects how movement and technology changed through the 20th century, from early bikes to later designs.

The Showa Retro Hall recreates a street where you can see shops filled with everyday objects from Japan's post-war boom years. Walking through, you encounter toys, signs, household items, and clothing that show how people lived and what mattered to them during those times.

Plan for one to two hours to explore the different display areas and the detailed collection at your own pace. The museum tends to be less crowded in the morning or early afternoon, so arriving early helps you see everything more comfortably.

The collection holds an extremely rare motorcycle model that barely exists anywhere else in the world, making this place special for collectors and bike fans who search for these treasures. Beyond bikes, the displays also include surprising objects from other areas of life, showing how broad and personal the founder's interests truly were.