Japan Folk Toy & Doll Museum

The Japan Folk Toy & Doll Museum holds over 10,000 traditional playthings, wooden toys, and ceremonial dolls from different regions across Japan.

The museum opened its doors on March 18, 1994, establishing itself as a central institution for preserving Japanese toy-making traditions and handicraft techniques.

Each exhibition section presents toys connected to specific Japanese festivals, regional celebrations, and traditional ceremonies throughout the calendar year.

The museum welcomes visitors from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering guided tours, interactive workshops, and a specialized gift shop with authentic Japanese toys.

The museum features a reconstructed Showa-era street with vintage shops displaying period-specific toys, candy, masks, comics, and video games.

Location: Fukuyama

Official opening: March 18, 1994

Website: http://footandtoy.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.45062,133.26067

Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:26