Otaru . Music Box Museum

The Music Box Museums are popular attractions and attractions in Otaru. Out of our 07 stores across Otaru, we present you the largest, Otaru Orgel Doh, Japan's largest Music Box store, which has over 25,000 music boxes in stock with 3,400 other varieties. together.

This building was built in 1912 to serve as the main office for a rice merchant. Since Otaru Orgel Doh was established here in 1989, the museum has attracted a large number of visitors from all over the world, becoming an internationally famous attraction.

One thing you definitely won't want to miss is the steam clock that stands tall in front of the building's entrance, representing the Otaru Orgel Doh and is the largest steam clock in the world, measuring 5 feet tall. 5 meters, 1 meter wide and weighs 1.5 tons. The Otaru Orgel Doh Steam Clock was made by Mr. Raymond Sanders, a Canadian watchmaker who also made the world's first steam watch.

Called a museum, but Otaru Orgel Doh doesn't sound as dry as its name suggests. As you step through the building's doorstep, you'll be greeted by a multitude of music boxes. An overwhelming scene with thousands of different large and small music boxes, including jewelry boxes and egg-shaped jewelry boxes… along with the melodious music emanating from music boxes everywhere makes You feel like you are entering an exciting fairy tale world.

The museum has raised the value of music boxes to a new level with designs that convey Japanese national culture, such as the iconic Maneki-neko attraction cat, rabbits wearing Traditional Japanese Kimono costumes, fish dancing fans on Mount Fuji, or cats sitting on the branches of Sakura trees playing guitars and drums in front of the Tori shrine gate.

In addition to traditional music boxes, there are countless designs here, ranging from angel music boxes, stuffed animal music boxes, sushi-shaped music boxes, transparent music boxes, or wall-mounted music boxes, etc. for all types of visitors. More specifically, if you don't like the available styles, you can also order your own custom music box, you can choose the box model and your favorite music, making sure this is a very unique gift. Impress your loved one.

In addition to the music boxes, there is also a stall selling souvenirs and cute little decorations such as Maneki-neko cat and Shiba dog statues, candy-shaped magnets, or Sushi key boxes, ... for visitors to buy. gift for friends and family.

Operating hours: 9:00 – 18:00

Closed: from 19:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and the days before summer holidays

Website: https://www.otaru-orgel.co.jp/