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A toy museum for kids of all ages.
This museum, with its theme of “Play, Create, and Meet”, is a great place for kids of all ages to play with toys. The former Yotsuya Fourth Elementary School was built before WWII and renovated with a lot of domestic wood to create a warm and welcoming space.
There are eight rooms in the museum where visitors can experience the allure of toys, including “Omocha-no-Mori” (Toy Forest) with plenty of toys and equipment made from domestic woods, such as a ball pool filled with 20,000 wooden balls made of Hokkaido hardwoods, and a special exhibition of toys from Japan and around the world. There is also an exhibition room with award-winning toys, an “Akachan Mokuiku Hiroba” (Baby’s Wooden Education Room) for babies up to 2 years old, and a workshop where visitors can make their own toys out of everyday materials.
The museum shop sells a wide variety of wooden toys and is open to the public. Visitors can touch and feel the toys to find the perfect souvenir.
“Omocha-no-Mori” has plenty of toys and equipment made from domestic woods.
A display introducing Japanese outdoor play culture
In the “Game no Heya” (Game Room), visitors can play board games and wooden games.
Visitors can participate in hands-on workshops to make their own toys out of everyday materials at the “Omocha Kobo”.
“Akachan Mokuiku Hiroba” is for babies up to 2 years old.
The museum shop sells plenty of wooden toys.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
Support is available in Chinese and English.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is only possible on weekdays.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Not available.
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Is eating and drinking allowed? Also, is it possible to bring in food and beverages?
Eating is not permitted. Non-sugary drinks can be brought.
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Are coin lockers available?
There are free coin lockers available.
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Are there any discounted tickets available?
There is a “Weekday Pass”, available for you to use on weekdays only for up to half a year.
https://www.e-tix.jp/ttm/en/index.html
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Can strollers be brought on the premises?
There are many narrow hallways inside so we kindly ask that you refrain from using a stroller inside. There is an area to park your stroller inside the entrance. Please collapse and store your stroller there.
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How much time is needed approximately?
We recommend allotting 90-120 minutes. There are a number of different events everyday so please plan for extra time.
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What group reservation types are available?
Educational groups such as nursery, kindergarten and elementary schools are welcome. Additionally, special training and inspection tours are welcome to book.
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If you're looking for an educational spot, the Tokyo Toy Museum is a good choice. It showcases all kinds of toy art, which can inspire an interest in and understanding of art, while also promoting the exchange and development of toy culture. There are interactive experiences here too, and since it's easy to get to, you can easily spend half a day or even a whole day.
This place has toys from all over the world, plus traditional Japanese toys. The whole museum has over a thousand different toys and lots of hands-on activities. 👍
