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Sanuki Toy Museum

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Sanuki Toy Museum

A facility where you can experience a wide variety of toys and the traditions and culture of Sanuki in a space filled with the warmth of wood.

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Opened in April 2022, this interactive museum lets visitors experience Kagawa culture through wooden toys and play. Inside, Approx. 5,000 wooden toys and play equipment inspired by traditional crafts fill the space with the warmth of wood.

At the entrance, visitors are welcomed by the “Kigumi Gate,” which showcases the craftsmanship of kumite shoji, a traditional craft of Kagawa Prefecture. Underfoot are Aji stone and Yura stone from Kagawa Prefecture, along with original decorative Sanuki roof tiles, while the display cases feature papier-mache dolls such as Hokosan. From the moment you step inside, the space is designed to immerse you in Kagawa’s traditional culture.

The wooden play area for babies ages 0 to 2 is a gentle space themed around local nature, including Sanuki Fuji, Yashima, and the rice-ball-shaped hills of Sanuki. Even the wooden pretend-play kitchen features Kagawa-inspired menu items such as bone-in chicken and udon. In the popular “Sanuki Gokko Hiroba,” children can enjoy an authentic play experience by rolling, boiling, and cutting udon, then serving it with wooden tempura. There is also a Takamatsu bonsai made from temari balls and a tea room made using soy sauce barrels, making this area another place full of Kagawa traditions.

There is also a shop selling Sanuki traditional crafts and a cafe serving dishes made with local ingredients, so be sure to stop by.

Highlights

  • A museum where you can experience Kagawa culture through wooden play.
  • Approx. 5,000 pieces of play equipment.
  • There is also a space where children can play from age 0.
  • Throughout the play equipment, there are many ways to experience Kagawa traditions.
  • Includes a museum shop and cafe.

Photos

  • An entrance filled with Kagawa’s traditional culture

    An entrance filled with Kagawa’s traditional culture

  • “Baby Mokui Hiroba,” where children ages 0 to 2 can play

    “Baby Mokui Hiroba,” where children ages 0 to 2 can play

  • Try making toy udon at “Sanuki Gokko Hiroba”

    Try making toy udon at “Sanuki Gokko Hiroba”

  • There is also a space inspired by the ferry boats connecting the islands of the Seto Inland Sea

    There is also a space inspired by the ferry boats connecting the islands of the Seto Inland Sea

  • “Sanuki no Mori Hiroba,” lined with real trees

    “Sanuki no Mori Hiroba,” lined with real trees

Official FAQs

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

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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No, there is not.

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Are there coin lockers?
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There are free lockers with keys available only when entering the museum.

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Is re-entry allowed?
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Yes, re-entry is allowed on the same day only.

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Is there a smoking area?
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No, there is not.

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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes. (Marugamemachi Shopping Street, Tamamo Castle, Ritsurin Garden, and more, from shopping and castles to one of Japan’s most famous daimyo gardens)

Reviews

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  • 李建興
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    This is definitely a great place to bring kids. They’ll have so much fun they won’t want to leave. But even if you come on your own as an adult, it still feels really relaxing, like it brings out your inner child a little.

    That said, if you’re the type who likes more excitement and wants to move through your itinerary quickly, the pace here might feel a bit slow.

Details

Name in Japanese
讃岐おもちゃ美術館
Postal Code
760-0042
Address
1F, Marugamemachi Kururin Parking, 8-1 Daikumachi, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa
Phone
087-884-7171
Closed on
Thursdays (the following day if Thursday is a national holiday), year-end and New Year holidays, and temporary maintenance closures in February and September
Hours
10:00am–4:00pm (Last admission at 3:30pm)
Admission
Adults (junior high school students and older) ¥900, children ¥700, free for infants under 6 months old
Access
1) Approx. 13 minutes on foot from JR Takamatsu Station
2) Approx. 5 minutes on foot from Kotoden Kataharamachi Station
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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