A New Wave in Japanese Souvenirs! Music Boxes—The Collectables Sold in Travel Hot Spots Across Japan

Themed after the original steam clock located outside the flagship Otaru Music Box Museum shop. It even doubles as a real clock!

This shop sells Japan’s biggest collection of music boxes, with over 25,000 pieces available in 3,600 designs. The flagship store is located along the historic streets of Otaru, a famous tourist destination in Hokkaido. You can spot this over 100-year old building easily by its grand, retro brick exterior, and iconic steam clock outside which always makes for an insta-perfect photo spot.

Designed after the Kamakura Great Buddha with a rounded mini look and sweet expression, it’s sure to charm you.

In Kamakura, there are many Buddhist temples and historic landmarks, as well as modern little cafes and shops. You can find the Kamakura Music Box Museum just in front of Hasedera. It exhibits over 6,000 different music boxes featuring 1,000 different designs, many of which are unique pieces only available in Kamakura.

This all original music box blends the designs of the famous Kyoto maiko with the Japan traditional waving “lucky cat” character that many know and love.

Kyoto Music Box Museum Saga is located in the Saga/Arashiyama area, a Kyoto-representative tourist destination brimming with seasonal scenery, historic Kyoto sights, culture and plenty of old world charm you can enjoy all year around.
At the entrance you’ll find many iconic Kyoto items, like a Maiko-doll greeting you, a music box topped with a rabbit in Kimono, and 3D crystal music box that light up with imagery of famous Kyoto tourist spots.