What other travelers are saying about Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, Fujikawaguchiko
The best museum I have ever been too; however, I am biased since I collect music boxes. The performances were amazing and the self-playing instruments that they had on display were some of the most interesting and biggest I have seen. These machines are all in great condition and have obviously been fully restored.
It was amazing to see a skilled opera singer perform with antiques music boxes. This made for a very unforgettable experience and was my favorite part of our trip to Japan. Very excited for my next visit.
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM). Adult admission is 1,800 yen, high school students 1,300 yen, and elementary/junior high students 1,000 yen. The museum offers combination tickets with other Fuji Five Lakes attractions for additional savings.
From Tokyo, take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station (1 hour), then transfer to Fujikyu Railway to Kawaguchiko Station (1 hour). From Kawaguchiko Station, take the Red Line Retro Bus and get off at Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum stop (15 minutes). The museum is also accessible by direct highway bus from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko.
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum features antique music boxes, automatic musical instruments, and regular concerts in a European-style garden setting. Visitors can enjoy stunning Mount Fuji views from the outdoor terraces, watch live performances on historic orchestrions, create personalized music boxes, and dine at the museum restaurant with panoramic lake and mountain vistas.
Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum is worth visiting for its unique collection of rare musical instruments, beautiful European architecture, and spectacular Mount Fuji photography opportunities. Most visitors spend 2-3 hours exploring the exhibits, attending concerts, and enjoying the gardens. The museum is particularly popular during cherry blossom season and autumn for scenic views.
The best photo spots at Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum include the rose garden terrace with Mount Fuji backdrop, the European-style main building entrance, and the lakeside viewing areas. Spring offers cherry blossoms and roses, summer features lush gardens, autumn provides colorful foliage, and winter delivers clear Mount Fuji views with possible snow-capped scenery.
Worth visiting during and after sunset (closes at 5:30 PM). The entire place is beautifully lit, creating a romantic and dreamy atmosphere. Part of the area has Mt. Fuji as a stunning backdrop, making the sunset views exceptional. A café is available to relax, and there are short live music performances daily, adding to the charm.
This was a wonderful addition to our trip. The unique musical shows including opera and sand art were highlights of our trip. The entry cost of only 1800 yen seemed very reasonable for the quality of service and entertainment. There was a gorgeous garden with roses and photo viewpoints of Mt Fuji. Even the fountain show was special.
One of the best museum I visited during the trip. The museum have a wide collection of vintage and exotic music instrument, and there are demonstration for many of them. If you want to full experience, you may want to check the performance time from the official website, and plan your visit carefully so you don't miss any of them, usually 2-3 hours will be sufficient.
The museum also have a souvenir shop with variety of music box, which are rare to see on the street, the price is reasonable, there are cheap music box as well as expensive antique music box.
This place is just awesome and full of music. Live music events during the day in different halls.
I really don’t know how to describe the place , it’s a big museum and shop together all around music. All in one it worth paying the entrance fee - 1500 Yen / pers.
At the entrance you’ll receive a leaflet with the music events ( hour and hall ) and I warmly recommend to see them.
We saw that there is also a restaurant on site. Didn’t enter so we cannot say hoe it is.
If you are in the area and you are a music lover and love to see musical instruments we highly recommend this place.
By the way there are o lot of shops with wonderful stuff.
We spent there approx 2,5 hours.
If you are coming by car there is a huge parking place just across the street , just in front of the museum on the other side of the road.
Enjoyyyyyy !!!!
