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Tokyo Toy Museum

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Tokyo Toy Museum

A toy museum for visitors of all ages, from babies to adults.

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A museum where visitors of all ages can play with toys based on the themes of “play, create, and connect.” Housed in the former Yotsuya Fourth Elementary School, built before World War II and later closed, the museum has been renovated with abundant Japanese wood to create a warm and inviting space.

The museum has eight rooms where visitors can play and discover the appeal of toys. These include the Toy Forest, featuring handcrafted toys and play equipment made from Japanese wood, such as a ball pool filled with 20,000 wooden balls made from Hokkaido hardwood, and the Special Exhibition Room, which displays toys from Japan and around the world. Other facilities include an exhibition room where visitors can play with commercially available toys that have received the Good Toy Award, the Wood Education Baby Room for children ages 0–2, and a workshop where visitors can make toys from everyday materials.

The museum shop, lined with wooden toys, is also open to visitors without museum admission. Shoppers can handle the toys before buying, making it a convenient place to choose souvenirs and gifts.

Highlights

  • A museum where visitors can discover the appeal of toys through hands-on activities such as playing and crafting.
  • The museum is housed in a former elementary school building.
  • Eight themed rooms offer fun for visitors of all ages.
  • The museum shop is open to visitors without museum admission.

Photos

  • The Toy Forest is filled with toys made from Japanese wood

    The Toy Forest is filled with toys made from Japanese wood

  • There is also an area introducing Japan's outdoor play culture

    There is also an area introducing Japan's outdoor play culture

  • The Game Room features board games and wooden analog games that visitors can play

    The Game Room features board games and wooden analog games that visitors can play

  • Visitors can make toys from everyday materials in the Toy Workshop

    Visitors can make toys from everyday materials in the Toy Workshop

  • The Wood Education Baby Room is for children ages 0–2 and their parents or guardians

    The Wood Education Baby Room is for children ages 0–2 and their parents or guardians

  • The museum shop is lined with wooden toys

    The museum shop is lined with wooden toys

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is reentry allowed?
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Reentry is allowed on weekdays only.

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Is free Wi-Fi available inside the facility?
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No.

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Is eating or drinking allowed? May I bring in food and drinks?
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Eating is not allowed. Sugar-free beverages are permitted.

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Are coin lockers available?
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Free coin lockers are available.

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Are any discounted tickets available?
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A Weekday Passport valid for six months is available for weekday visits only.
https://www.e-tix.jp/ttm/#chiket5

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May I enter with a stroller?
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Because there are many narrow passageways inside the museum, visitors are asked not to enter with strollers.
A stroller parking area is located at the building entrance. Please fold your stroller before leaving it there.

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How much time should I allow for my visit?
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We recommend allowing approximately 90–120 minutes. A variety of events are held every day, so please leave plenty of time for your visit.

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What kinds of groups can make reservations?
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Educational institutions such as nursery schools, kindergartens, and elementary schools may make reservations.
Other groups visiting for training or observation purposes may also make reservations.

Reviews

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  • 宋美溫
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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.

  • 薛玉美
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    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. 👍

Details

Name in Japanese
東京おもちゃ美術館
Postal Code
160-0004
Address
Yotsuya Hiroba, 4-20 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone
03-5367-9601
Closed on
Thursdays (open on national holidays and closed the following weekday), year-end and New Year holidays; also closed for maintenance in February and September
Hours
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.)
Admission
Junior high school students and older: ¥1,300; children ages 6 months through elementary school: ¥1,000
Access
5-minute walk from Yotsuya-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa