Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (mechanical toy museum)

Toy museum in the traditional townhouse

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Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan showcases traditional karakuri (mechanical) toys in the historic townhouse of Naramachi. Not only can you see the toys, but you can also play with them! The karakuri toy workshop, held once a month, comes highly recommended.

General Information

Address
7 Inyou-cho, Nara City, Nara
contact details
0742-26-5656
Times
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed
Wednesday, New Year's holiday (December 29 - January 3)
*Please check the website in advance, as there may be temporary closures.
Access
・10 min walk from Kintetsu Nara Station
・15 min walk from JR Nara Station
・13 min walk from JR Kyobate Station
Car Park
None
Admission/Worship Fees (Individual)
Admission free
Website

Naramachi Karakuri Omochakan (karakuri toy museum)

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