Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum

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Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum

A museum where visitors can experience the world of the popular animated series “Soreike! Anpanman.”

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Located on the 3rd floor, this museum brings visitors into the world of “Soreike! Anpanman” and offers opportunities to meet Anpanman and his friends.
Popular characters such as Anpanman and Baikinman appear in stage shows where children can sing and dance along with them.
There are plenty of play areas and equipment where children can explore, get active, and pretend to run their own shops.
The shops, food court, and restaurants on the 1st floor serve omelet rice, curry, character-shaped bread, sweets, and other items inspired by Anpanman and his friends.

Highlights

  • Meet Anpanman and his friends in the world of “Soreike! Anpanman.”
  • There are plenty of Instagram-worthy sights and treats, including the Giant Anpanman at the main entrance and sweets featuring Anpanman and his friends in the food court.
  • Jam Ojisan's Bakery sells adorable character-shaped bread.
  • The shops, food court, and restaurants offer udon and rice bowls served in souvenir bowls that you can take home after your meal.
  • Exclusive merchandise is available at the museum shop. Museum admission is required.

Photos

  • The Giant Anpanman welcomes visitors at the main entrance©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

    The Giant Anpanman welcomes visitors at the main entrance©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

  • Adorable character-shaped bread is also available©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

    Adorable character-shaped bread is also available©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

  • The Japanese-patterned bowl served with the Kids' Udon can be taken home©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

    The Japanese-patterned bowl served with the Kids' Udon can be taken home©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

  • Exclusive merchandise from the Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum shop©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

    Exclusive merchandise from the Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum shop©Takashi Yanase/Froebel-kan,TMS,NTV

Reviews

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    On this trip to Yokohama, we made a special visit to the Anpanman Children's Museum with the kids! Before we even went inside, we were drawn in by the cute signs outside. The museum is filled with familiar cartoon characters everywhere, and for kids who love Anpanman, it really feels like stepping into a dream world.

    I originally thought it was just an exhibition hall, but there was much more to do than I expected! In addition to all the cute character displays, there are plenty of interactive games and hands-on activities. Kids can play to their hearts' content, and before you know it, quite a bit of time has passed.

    The stage show was what impressed me the most on this visit, and it's definitely worth seeing! The staff play music and sing while leading the kids through movements and interactive activities. The whole show is full of energy, and they're really good at getting the crowd excited.

    Anpanman and other cartoon friends also make surprise appearances. Seeing these familiar characters up close is especially fun and adds plenty of surprises to the visit.

    Overall, I think this is a great place to bring young children. It's not just for taking pictures—there are also lots of activities that kids can participate in themselves. No wonder it's such a popular destination for families!

    If you're planning a trip to Yokohama, you should really add this place to your itinerary, especially if you have an Anpanman fan in the family. Don't miss it! I recommend reserving an admission time online in advance to make your visit more convenient!

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    At the Yokohama Anpanman Children’s Museum, we saw a huge Anpanman standing at the entrance as soon as we arrived, and my daughter was absolutely delighted. There were so many cute things inside, and we also bought a few Anpanman bath bombs. Even the packaging was so adorable that we almost didn’t want to use them.

    After seeing the museum exhibits, we bought red bean cream bread, chocolate cream bread, and some cute melon bread. Each one was shaped like Anpanman or one of his friends. They were detailed and adorable, and everyone happily enjoyed them.

    The only slight disappointment was that we didn’t get to eat the udon this time, so we couldn’t bring home the cute Anpanman bowl. We’ll just have to save that as a reason to come back next time.

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    This place really is a paradise for kids. The entire museum is filled with Anpanman, from play areas and interactive exhibits to all kinds of cute displays. Kids will probably have a great time here.

    If you're bringing kids, I think it's well worth it. They can play to their hearts' content and burn off plenty of energy, while the adults can enjoy seeing them happy. But if, like us, you're visiting with a group of adults, honestly, it's just okay. Most of the facilities are geared toward children, so adults will mainly take photos and walk around with them.

    The merchandise is really cute, though. There are so many kinds of Anpanman products, and some are tempting even for adults, making this place a different kind of test of willpower. They also have Anpanman-shaped red bean buns that are both cute and delicious. Overall, if you're visiting Yokohama with kids, I highly recommend adding this to your itinerary. If you're visiting as adults, just come and experience Anpanman's adorable world!

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    It was our first time visiting the Yokohama Anpanman Children's Museum, and now I finally understand why so many parents highly recommend it!
    From the moment you step inside, it feels like you’ve entered the world of Anpanman. Familiar characters are everywhere, and there are live performances where kids can sing and dance along. The atmosphere is super cheerful. The kids were busy exploring and playing pretend, while the adults were busy taking photos. Seeing the children smile so happily made it all worth it.
    If you’re traveling to Yokohama with little ones, I really recommend setting aside half a day for this place!

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    There are fun DIY activities for kids, and the character performances are really entertaining too.

Details

Name in Japanese
横浜アンパンマンこどもミュージアム
Postal Code
220-0012
Address
6-2-9 Minatomirai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone
045-227-8855 (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)
Admission
2,200-2,600 yen
Admission to the shops, food court, and restaurants on the 1st floor is free
Closed
New Year's Day (may also close temporarily on other dates)
Hours
10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.)
The shops, food court, and restaurants on the 1st floor are open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Access
(1) About a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Shin-takashima Station on the Minatomirai Line
(2) About a 10-minute walk from the East Exit of Yokohama Station on the JR lines
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa