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The "Karuizawa Picture book Museum" and the "Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" are located in the same museum park.

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This museum park is located in Minami-Karuizawa, an area rich in nature. The "Karuizawa Picture book Museum" and the "Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" are located here, and visitors can encounter a variety of picture books and toys from around the world.

The" Karuizawa Picture book Museum"　introduces picture books from the early days of Western picture books to the present day in three exhibition halls. The museum exhibits mainly works of modern and contemporary European and American artists, original picture book illustrations, and first editions of picture books, allowing visitors to forget about time and enjoy the world of picture books. In addition, there is a natural garden, "The Picturesque Garden," where visitors can experience the original landscape of Karuizawa and take a relaxing stroll in nature.

The" Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum"　exhibits educational toys mainly from Europe, including traditional wooden craft toys from the Eltz region of Germany. These toys, which look like they are about to start moving, excited visitors looking at them.

In addition, the Cafe "Ruhe" serves sandwiches made with local vegetables, and the "Wooden Toy Store" sells toys linked to museum exhibits and educational toys from around Europe. The "Picture Book Store," which sells a wide range of picture books and original goods from Japan and abroad, is recommended to drop by after viewing the museum.

Highlights

  • The Karuizawa Museum Park is a museum park in Minami-Karuizawa with two facilities: an art museum and a museum.
  • The "Karuizawa Picture book Museum," where you can see original pictures of picture books, first editions, and other valuable materials.
  • The "Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" exhibits traditional wooden crafts and other educational toys.
  • The museum also has a Cafe, "Ruhe," where visitors can drop in without paying an admission fee, as well as the "Wooden Toy Store" and the "Picture Book Store" adjacent to the museum.

Photos

  • The" Karuizawa Picture book Museum No. 1 Exhibition Hall" is located in the forest of Karuizawa.

    The" Karuizawa Picture book Museum No. 1 Exhibition Hall" is located in the forest of Karuizawa.

  • The" Karuizawa Picture book Museum No. 1 Exhibition Hall" offers visitors a chance to learn about the history and culture of picture books.

    The" Karuizawa Picture book Museum No. 1 Exhibition Hall" offers visitors a chance to learn about the history and culture of picture books.

  • "The Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" is connected to the "Wooden Toy Store" by a ramp

    "The Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" is connected to the "Wooden Toy Store" by a ramp

  • The "Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" is filled with toys from the Erz region

    The "Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" is filled with toys from the Erz region

  • You can enjoy ginger ale and cakes at Cafe "Ruhe"

    You can enjoy ginger ale and cakes at Cafe "Ruhe"

  • The "Wooden Toy Store" sells nutcrackers and other educational toys from Europe

    The "Wooden Toy Store" sells nutcrackers and other educational toys from Europe

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
A

Simple English is available. Brochures are available in English, traditional and simplified languages.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Yes, by re-presenting the admission ticket of the day.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

Free WiFi is available only at Cafe "Ruhe."

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

There are no lockers, but both The "Karuizawa Picture book Museum" and the "Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum" offer luggage storage at the reception desk (free of charge).

Q

What is the estimated tour time?
A

The Karuizawa Picture book Museum will take about 40 minutes to 1 hour, and the Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum will take about 20 to 30 minutes.

Q

Is it possible to enter only the Wooden Toy Store and Picture Book Store?
A

Yes, it is possible. Also, credit card payment is accepted at the stores.
*The payment for admission to the Karuizawa Picture book Museum, the Karuizawa Erz Toy Museum, and Cafe "Ruhe" are only cash.

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Details

Name in Japanese
ムーゼの森
Postal Code
389-0111
Address
182 Nagakura, Karuizawamachi, Kitasakugun, Nagano
Telephone
0267-48-3340
Holiday
Tuesday　*There is a winter vacation during the replacement period of exhibits.
Hours
9:30am-5:00pm
（March, April, November to January 10:00am-4:00pm）
*Final admission is 30 minutes before closing
Admission
Multi-Museum Ticket: Adult 1,400yen , High school students 900 yen , Middle school students 900 yen , Elementary school students 650 yen, Free for Children under Elementary school age.
*Admission tickets for each facility only are also available
*Payment in cash only
Directions
1）About 2 minutes on foot from the "Shiozawa-ko" bus stop by Karuizawa Town Circulation Bus (Higashi-minamimawari Line) from Karuizawa Station of JR East Japan Railway and Shinano Railway.
2）About 15 minutes drive from Usui Karuizawa I.C. on Joshinetsu Expressway.
3）About 20 minutes by car from Komoro I.C. on Joshinetsu Expressway.
Credit Cards
Accepte（Only wooden toy stores and picture book stores are acceptable）
Website
Official Website (English)

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