Momotarou Karakuri Hakubutsukan

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Momotarou Karakuri Hakubutsukan

A museum that pursues the legend of Momotaro with fun tricks for everyone.

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The fairy tale of Momotaro is said to be from Okayama. This museum spotlights the legend of Momotaro that has been passed on since ancient times. It displays historical Nishiki-e paintings, traditional Japanese books, picture books, toys and other collections, as well as a mini theater featuring a retro Momotaro cartoon.

There are hands-on attractions such as the thrilling Onigashima Cave Adventure with demons jumping out at every turn and Karakuri Asobi section with curious visual tricks. They help you get to know the Momotaro legend from different angles.

The ancient Kibi Region had a mythology about Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto who defeated Ura, the demon. And because there is a local specialty, Kibi-dango cake, Momotaro legend is said to have been born in Kibi Region. However, a legend of Onigashima Island has been passed on also in Megi Island floating in the Seto Inland Sea in Takamatsu City, Kagawa. Various factors from different locations, their history nad culture must have been woven in to create several versions in this mythology.

Highlights

  • Get to know Momotaro mythology through Nishiki-e paintings, toys, etc.
  • There are hands-on attractions as well.
  • Everyone can have fun with visual tricks.

Photos

  • Momotarou Karakuri Hakubutsukan

    Momotarou Karakuri Hakubutsukan

  • Fun visual tricks

    Fun visual tricks

  • A red demon in Onigashima cave Adventure

    A red demon in Onigashima cave Adventure

  • Inside the museum

    Inside the museum

  • Information display about Momotaro

    Information display about Momotaro

  • Display of demon masks and a handsome portrait of Momotaro

    Display of demon masks and a handsome portrait of Momotaro

Reviews

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  • Wing Yan

    桃太郎機關博物館是一個充滿趣味和教育價值的地方,適合各年齡段的遊客參觀。

Details

Name in Japanese
桃太郎のからくり博物館
Postal Code
710-0054
Address
5-11 Honmachi, Kurashiki City, Okayama
Telephone
086-423-2008
Hours
10:00am-5:00pm
Closed
Open every day
Admission
Adult 600 yen, Child 400 yen, Preschoolers (5 years old and up) 100 yen
*Middle/elementary schoolers and toddlers must be accompanied by a guardian (Except in school trips)
Directions
About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki Station
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)