Bandai Museum

The museum displays many exhibits that will tickle the curiosity of both adults and children. At the entrance, a life-size bust of the RX-78 Gundam stands 5.6 meters tall, welcoming visitors with its pilot, Amuro Rei.

The museum’s carefully selected exhibits include a toy collection of approximately 7,000 items, mainly from Europe, and a collection of 20,000 Japanese toys from the Edo period to the present day.

Also on display are some 3,000 items from Edison’s world-famous collection of inventions, as well as valuable items such as the Pendenprinces, one of Japan’s largest steam cars (built in England in 1919). Its extensive contents are full of opportunities for new discoveries and creativity.

The “Dream of ZAKU” and the approximately 2 meter long “1/144 White Base” are must-see exhibits for Gundam fans.

The Bandai Museum also holds regular events. Fun events such as quiz projects and craft workshops are sometimes held on holidays.

This is a rare opportunity to experience the fascination of toys, so be sure to visit.

Japan Toy Museum

This museum showcases the collections and research results of Japanese toys. With approximately 20,000 exhibits, the museum features a carefully selected collection of Bandai and other Japanese toys from the Edo period to the present day. Through the exhibits, visitors can learn about the history of Japanese toys, including traditional toys from the Edo period, toys that contributed to the postwar recovery period, character toys, and innovative electronic toys.

World Toy Museum

Approximately 7,000 antique toys carefully selected from the Karuizawa World Toy Museum are on display. The exhibits are especially focused on Europe, and include valuable exhibits that have their roots in today’s toys, such as 250-year-old Wooden Dolls, steam-powered toys from the Industrial Revolution era, clockworks, teddy bears, and the only toys that exist in the world today. Visitors can learn about the cultural history of the world.

Edison Museum

Thomas Edison’s inventions are on display. Most of the collection of approximately 3,000 items is preserved in working condition. Visitors can learn about Edison’s life and achievements as well as his inventions such as the phonograph, incandescent light bulb, projector, and alkaline storage battery. The museum also offers explanations, lectures, and demonstrations about Edison.

Hobby Museum

Gundam plastic models and a large “1/144 White Base” are on display. In addition, Yoshiyuki Tomino’s three-dimensional work “Dream of ZAKU” is also on display. Visitors can learn about the history of Japanese anime and character culture through the exhibits.

Other exhibits include mecha and combined robots from the Super Sentai series in the Combined Robot Area, and Bandai’s unique hero toys in the Special Exhibit Area. Visitors can also play with toys and take a break in the play area and lounge area. In addition, there is a coal mine diorama and a giant diorama for visitors to enjoy and learn.