Yokohama Doll Museum — Attraction in Yokohama

We spent about 55 minutes here and that included long looks at displays, translating some signs, reading ones that were in English and going into an extra exhibit that we paid extra for (800yen total for the exhibit). It was very interesting if you like dolls and the room with dolls from across the world was really interesting to look around. Seeing the traditional dolls on displays was very nice and there were some explanations about the different types. There is a small gift shop before you enter and a small cafe but it didn't seem to offer much (we could be wrong as we only looked through the window) so we...

While the exhibits are simple and easy to peruse, the Doll Museum keeps to the common themes of the use of folks over the centuries to tell stories, bring comfort, and most importantly to help cultural understanding between countries. Fortunately, this is not one of those often creepy clown museums, but instead showcases a variety of interesting designs, labeled by country and region, with some commentary in English, Japanese, and other languages about the history and cultures behind those designs. A very nice way to spend a...

In front of the entrance to the Yokohama Doll Museum, there are three bronze statues of dolls playing music. One of these statues, depicting a doll playing the horn, is modeled after a Swiss doll created by Carlo Casagrande in the 1950s as part of his "CASIBOYS" series. This doll is crafted from warm wood, and its arms are made from a soft rope-like material, allowing them to move freely and appear flexible. This unique design gives the doll a lifelike and...