The Momotaro Karakuri Museum is a fun and educational place that's great for visitors of all ages.
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Momotarou Karakuri Hakubutsukan
A museum that pursues the legend of Momotaro with fun tricks for everyone.
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The fairy tale of Momotaro is said to be from Okayama. This museum spotlights the legend of Momotaro that has been passed on since ancient times. It displays historical Nishiki-e paintings, traditional Japanese books, picture books, toys and other collections, as well as a mini theater featuring a retro Momotaro cartoon.
There are hands-on attractions such as the thrilling Onigashima Cave Adventure with demons jumping out at every turn and Karakuri Asobi section with curious visual tricks. They help you get to know the Momotaro legend from different angles.
The ancient Kibi Region had a mythology about Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto who defeated Ura, the demon. And because there is a local specialty, Kibi-dango cake, Momotaro legend is said to have been born in Kibi Region. However, a legend of Onigashima Island has been passed on also in Megi Island floating in the Seto Inland Sea in Takamatsu City, Kagawa. Various factors from different locations, their history nad culture must have been woven in to create several versions in this mythology.
Highlights
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Get to know Momotaro mythology through Nishiki-e paintings, toys, etc.
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There are hands-on attractions as well.
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Everyone can have fun with visual tricks.
Photos
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Momotarou Karakuri Hakubutsukan
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Fun visual tricks
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A red demon in Onigashima cave Adventure
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Inside the museum
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Information display about Momotaro
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Display of demon masks and a handsome portrait of Momotaro
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 桃太郎のからくり博物館
- Postal Code
- 710-0054
- Address
- 5-11 Honmachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama
- Telephone
- 086-423-2008
- Hours
- 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Closed
- Open every day
- Admission
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Adult 600 yen, Child 400 yen, Preschoolers (5 years old and up) 100 yen
*Middle/elementary schoolers and toddlers must be accompanied by a guardian (Except in school trips) - Directions
- About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki Station
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)