Gangukan Japanese Folk Toys Museum
The Japan Folk Toy Museum, affectionately known as "Gangukan," is a museum dedicated to folk toys located in the Bikan Historical Quarter of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, and opened in 1967.
Details
- AccessibilityNo wheelchair access
- Verification & AccuracyPublicly listed
More Details
The grounds include a "museum" exhibiting folk toys from all over Japan, a "shop" selling toys and miscellaneous goods, the "Plus One Gallery" which hosts exhibitions of crafts and art by artists from all over the country, and the "Side Terrace" which offers tableware for everyday use. 1 Chome-4-16 Central, Kurashiki, Okayama 710-0046 [Normal business hours] Toy Museum: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry 4:40 PM) Shop hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM +1 Gallery 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM * (Last entry 4:40 PM) *On the last day only, it may close at 4:00 PM. *Please note that the last entry time for the +1 Gallery is around 16:40. [Admission Fee] Only the museum requires an admission fee. Please pay at the shop register. Adults: 600 yen (500 yen) Junior high and university students: 300 yen (200 yen) Elementary school students: 100 yen (50 yen) Children under elementary school age: Free (Prices in parentheses are group rates) If there are 10 or more paying visitors, you can enter at the group rate.
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Experience Type
- Art & Wall Hangings
- Dolls & Figures
- Games & Toys
- Museum
Nearby transportation
Approximately 1.0km from JR Kurashiki Station
Location
Original Listing
Gangukan Japanese Folk Toys Museum
Gangukan Japanese Folk Toys Museum
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- CityKurashiki
- PrefectureOkayama