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Kyoto Music Box Museum Saga

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Kyoto Music Box Museum Saga

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The Arashiyama Saga area is an iconic Kyoto sightseeing location where you can enjoy the beauty of every season, such as cherry blossoms in spring or changing leaves in fall, and take in the history and culture of this ancient city. A 1-minute walk away from Arashiyama Station of the Keifuku Arashiyama Electric Railroad in the Saga area is the location of Kyoto Music Box Museum Saga.

A cute maiko (apprentice geisha) object greets visitors at the entrance, making a great social media worthy photo op! Inside you’ll find a huge variety of music boxes, from cute palm-sized ones to larger ones that look like parts of an interior design. The designs cover a huge range of themes, including one featuring a rabbit-doll dressed in a spectacular Yuzen silk crepe kimono, and a 3D crystal light-up music box that shows off patterns of Kyoto’s sightseeing spots within its ball. There is also a maiko music box that’s exclusive to the Kyoto location. There is even an experience corner for handmaking music boxes in Japanese-style working environment, where you can sit on zabutons (Japanese cushion) and experience music box production at a low dining table.

Highlights

  • Welcomed by a cute maiko object (photo spot).
  • Music boxes of various sizes and materials, including glass and ceramic.
  • Maiko music box exclusive to the Kyoto location.
  • Music box handmaking experience corner available (sit on zabutons(Japanese cushions) and craft music boxes at a low dining table).
  • About a 1-minute walk from the Keifuku Electric Railroad’s Arashiyama Station.

Photos

  • A Japanese-style exterior

    A Japanese-style exterior

  • Workspace with zabutons(Japanese cushion) and low dining tables

    Workspace with zabutons(Japanese cushion) and low dining tables

  • Select music boxes in a Japanese-style atmosphere

    Select music boxes in a Japanese-style atmosphere

  • Enjoy handmaking music boxes with Kyoto-exclusive parts

    Enjoy handmaking music boxes with Kyoto-exclusive parts

Reviews

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  • BobbyJenny
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    While visiting Arashiyama, I stopped by Kyoto Music Box Museum Saga. As soon as I walked in, I was drawn to the many music boxes, from small, cute designs to intricate carousels and Kyoto-style pieces. Each one made me want to stop and choose one. Soft music was playing inside, and together with the Japanese-style wooden atmosphere, it made browsing especially relaxing. This is a great place to buy a music box as a small souvenir of your trip to Arashiyama. When you hear the familiar melody again at home, it will remind you of the leisurely time you spent in Kyoto.

  • wendy
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    While strolling through Arashiyama, I unexpectedly wandered into a shop filled with music. As soon as I stepped into the Kyoto Music Box Museum Saga, all kinds of music boxes caught my eye, gently turning along with their melodies. The whole shop had a warm and soothing atmosphere.

    There was a wide variety of music boxes, featuring everything from Japanese songs and classical favorites to familiar anime and movie soundtracks. Each one was beautifully crafted, and I couldn't help admiring and listening to them. Before I knew it, I had spent quite a bit of time there.

Details

Name in Japanese
京都オルゴール堂　嵯峨店
Postal Code
616-8384
Address
30-35 Saga Tenryuji Tsukurimichi-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone number
075-468-1890
Business Hours
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Access
A 1-minute walk from the Keifuku Electric Railroad’s Arashiyama Station
Official Website
Official Website (English)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa