What other travelers are saying about Tokyo Toy Museum
We had the most charming experience. The staff were so lovely and clearly loved to engage visitors of all ages in playing with the traditional toys. One lady invited is to sit with her and demonstrate the spinning tops for us and encouraged us to play, though we didn't speak the same language we connected through play and gesture. It made a sweet memory I know I'll keep forever. The location was beautiful and the toys on display from all over the world were incredible. The room with the spinning tops and traditional toys seemed to have something delightful everywhere you looked. It was such a charming experience I highly recommend it.
Tokyo Toy Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed Thursdays except holidays). Adult admission is 1,100 yen, children (6 months-elementary school) are 800 yen, and infants under 6 months enter free. The museum is located in Yotsuya, Tokyo and offers interactive wooden toy experiences for families.
Tokyo Toy Museum is easily accessible via Yotsuya-sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi and Namboku Lines. The museum is just a 7-minute walk from the station exit. You can also reach it from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station (10-minute walk) or Akebonobashi Station (8-minute walk). The address is 4-20 Yotsuya, Shinjuku City, Tokyo.
Tokyo Toy Museum is perfect for toddlers and families with young children. The museum features age-appropriate wooden toys and play areas for infants (6 months+) through elementary school age. There's a dedicated baby area for crawling infants, hands-on wooden toy workshops, and interactive exhibits that encourage creative play and learning through traditional Japanese and international toys.
Tokyo Toy Museum offers interactive wooden toy experiences across multiple floors including traditional Japanese toys, European wooden toys, and hands-on play areas. Visitors can participate in toy-making workshops, explore the Good Toy exhibit featuring award-winning toys worldwide, enjoy the wooden ball pool, and experience various educational play zones designed to stimulate creativity and learning in children.
Tokyo Toy Museum typically doesn't require advance reservations for general admission, but it's recommended to check their official website for any special events or capacity restrictions. Plan to spend 2-3 hours exploring the museum's interactive exhibits and play areas. The museum can get crowded on weekends and holidays, so visiting on weekday mornings offers a more relaxed experience for families with young children.
Very fun. Great for ages 2 to about 6 or 7. Mostly wooden toys. They offer craft times, a room with board games, and the rest are mostly Montessori inspired like toys to play with. My kids were here for hours. Perfect for a rainy day. About a 8 to 9 minute walk from closest train station.
The museum is in an old school. It starts on the 2nd floor and has 2 floors (2nd, 3rd).
On the 2nd floor, you have a shop (toys), exhibitions, and a playground for kids. It is for small kids, my 10yo girl did not play much.
On the 3rd floors, there are workshops where you kids can tinker. The free workshop is for small kids though, I would say 4-8 yo. My girls were 8 and 10. The 10 yo did not enjoy it much, when the 8 yo loved it. The other workshop (cutting wood with a jigsaw) you will have to pay. It’s for +13yo. Additional to workshop, you will find board & skill games and wood toys (kitchen, vegetable, etc). Our girls - both - enjoyed playing with all.
Its a nice museum, but not groundbreakers. It’s with the time if you are around or want to spend time inside when raining outside.
What can I say the toy museum is an absolutely must visit for any wood toys enthusiasts it’s fascinating ! Please take note if you bringing your kids under 7 they are plenty of activities like plays , workshops , playgroup ! There is a wooden treehouse playground on floor 3 absolutely buzzing with kids I would say definitely a place to plonk the kids to burn some energy! Hahaha I had fun seeing all the excellent wood made toys ! What a lost art ! So check it out if you got time in Tokyo and have young kids or you are just an enthusiast like me :)
