The TOTO Museum is located in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. You can reach the museum by taking the JR Kagoshima Main Line to Kokura Station, then transferring to the Kitakyushu Monorail to Kikugaoka Station. The museum is about a 5-minute walk from the station.
The TOTO Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). The museum is closed on Mondays and during New Year holidays. Admission is free for all visitors, making it an excellent budget-friendly attraction in Kitakyushu.
The TOTO Museum showcases the history of Japanese bathroom culture and TOTO's innovations in toilet and bathroom technology. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits, see vintage toilets from different eras, learn about modern washlet technology, and experience TOTO's latest bathroom innovations through hands-on displays.
Yes, the TOTO Museum is family-friendly and suitable for children. The museum features interactive exhibits that engage younger visitors, and children often find the toilet-themed displays amusing and educational. The museum provides a unique cultural experience that helps families learn about Japanese innovation and daily life.
Most visitors spend 1-2 hours exploring the TOTO Museum exhibits. Photography is generally allowed in most areas of the museum, but visitors should check for any restricted zones. The museum also has a gift shop where you can purchase TOTO-related souvenirs and bathroom accessories.
Seriously an amazing display of products and history about Toto and associated companies. Even just starting with the washlets and toilets, this is a human experience we can all related to. Head into the kitchenware, kitchen fixtures, and industrial technologies and combined there is something for most anyone. Highly recommend, honestly.
Love this place! I have been a big fan of their products. I am so happy to learn more about this company and the history of toilets. The first washlet was produced in 1980. The museum is free and provides a few free parking spots.
Late on my review, but you shouldn't be late to coming here! This museum tells you a really great history of how the company was founded as a porcelain company, and eventually ventured into the industry that we know it for today! And honestly, it's on amazing story! How they pivoted, the introduction of all their products, the innovation in effort that goes into everything! Very impressive! Definitely worth a visit! Friendly staff, and that toilet motorcycle is pretty cool!
Japan's bathroom technologies are many miles ahead of other countries, so it's amazing to visit a museum dedicated to their history. I'm absolutely obsessed with TOTO products and really wish they sold wider varieties of their products in the UK. I hope they expand the museum even more to showcase other excellent bathroom features such as autobath and temperature control. If you love Japanese bathrooms, then this is a pilgrimage you need to take to celebrate the technology in all its glory. Plus, Kokura is a nice city to visit. Worth the day trip imo, just make sure it's not Monday since they're closed.
This museum blew my mind, I did not expect that this magnificent creation had its roots in fine ceramics. Make sure you try their “facilities” as thy feature the latest Toto model there.
