Otaru Music Box Museum (solo trip)

This music box store or building along the Otaru Sakaimachi Shopping Street is highly popular with locals and tourists alike. It also houses, among other things, a mini museum on its upper floor where there are historical dioramas about the development of music boxes. So IMO its a worthwhile visit if you are ever in Otaru.

We discovered this place by mere chance before our trip and we decided to visit it, this way we also discovered Otaru! The main building is beautiful outside, the inside too. Half store and half museum. The first floor is mainly a shop with hundreds of musical boxes, ranging from simple and funny to complex and delicate. There're many people here and it can be a little overwhelming, but once you ...

The Otaru Music Box Museum is a charming and nostalgic gem nestled in the heart of Otaru’s historic district. Housed in a beautifully preserved early 20th-century building, the museum offers a delightful collection of intricate music boxes, antique timepieces, and handcrafted ornaments. The soft melodies playing throughout create a magical atmosphere, transporting visitors to a bygone era. The cr...

The music box museum is free to visit on the 2nd floor, and is part of the toy store itself. I'm impressed by all the variety, types, and models of music boxes they have here. The displays in the museum show even more pricier, antiques of them too. It got busier in the late morning, but I got a chance to see it before. It's just a quick 10-min walk through. I highly recommend seeing the museum if ...

This is definitely a place worth visiting. It’s a museum dedicated to music boxes with a long and fascinating history — something I had never known before. There are so many unique designs to explore, and it’s also a great spot to pick up special souvenirs. Just a small tip: walk carefully inside as there are many delicate items on display. If you’re carrying large bags or food, it’s a good idea ...