Museum • 797 Arimachō, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401, Japan
In the back alleys of Arima, known as the little Kyoto of the area, there is a mysterious place that captivates people from all over the world. That place is the Arima Toy Museum. This museum is packed with rare toys and mechanical dolls collected from all over the world.
Arima Toy Museum, opened in 1988, is a leading tourist spot in Kobe. The 4th to 6th floors of the 4-story building serve as the main exhibition space, where you can enjoy plenty of impressive exhibits that allow you to experience the history of toys.
On the 5th floor, there is a toy corner where you can freely touch and enjoy the toys. Here, not only children, but adults of all ages can get lost in the world of nostalgic toys. You can play with wooden toys covering the entire floor, indulge in playing with marbles, and forget about time as you get lost in the fun.
The most popular exhibits in the museum are the rare karakuri dolls collected from all over the world. From marionette-like string-operated dolls to wooden dolls that rotate and move in a captivating manner, each one is fascinating to watch.
With a detailed and polite explanation from the staff, you will definitely be fascinated by the mysterious mechanisms. Both children and adults can rediscover their childlike joy with the unique movements.
On the 1st floor, there is a museum shop where you can find not only toys that you can play with in the museum, but also elegant and lovely toys lined up. There are plenty of items that will be appreciated by adults, such as traditional tin toys and wooden educational toys.
The Arima Toy Museum is a place where families and individuals can enjoy themselves. It is a mysterious space where everyone who visits can reminisce about their childhood and feel like they are back in those days. If you are in Arima, why not stop by and experience this inexplicable atmosphere?
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