Yokohama Doll Museum
Activities and Attractions, Art and Museums
Yokohama Doll Museum is one of the biggest doll museums in Japan. Displays 1,300 rare dolls from 140 countries around the world, including the doll sent to Japan as a symbol of Japan-US friendships in the early Showa period. The "Dolls Fureai Atelier" on the third floor holds unique displays including videos showing the doll making process and materials and tools that visitors can actually touch.
Information
Area
Chinatown / Kannai / Yamashita Park
Opening Hours
9:30am - 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm)
Closed on Mondays (open if holiday), year end & new year holidays
Address
18, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 231-0023
URL
http://www.doll-museum.jp/index_en.php
Closest Railway Station
"Motomachi-Chukagai Station" (Minatomirai Line)
"Ishikawacho Station" (JR Keihin-Tohoku Negish Line)
Tel
045-671-9361
Fax
045-671-9022
Ticket Info
Adults: 400 yen
Children (Elementary & Junior High): 200 yen
Eating Facilities
café
Barrier Free
elevator, disabled stall, disabled parking, disabled discount service
Childcare
baby changing table, children plateware sets rental servcice (at foodcourt)
Foreign Language Support
Enlgish (pamphlet only), Korean