Nara Machi Karakuri Toy Museum
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Rediscover your playful side and spark your creativity by interacting with nostalgic karakuri ningyo!
Highlights
- Exhibition of karakuri ningyo from the Edo period onwards
- Free interaction with the toys
- Karakuri ningyo making workshop
- Traditional Machiya-style townhouse setting
- Enjoyable for all ages
Basic Information
- Address
- 7, Inyocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Nara
- Access
- About a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station About a 15-minute walk from JR Nara Station Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Every Wednesday, the day after a national holiday, and December 29th to January 3rd
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- There is no parking available. Please use public transportation.
Overview
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