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Sight Sakaimachi, Otaru

Otaru Music Box Museum

A sight in Sakaimachi, Otaru, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes.

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Otaru Music Box Museum in Sakaimachi, Otaru
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Why go

Brick hall filled with thousands of music boxes and a steam clock outside.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Otaru, alongside 2 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 3 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Sakaimachi Street and Kitaichi Glass. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Sakaimachi
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Otaru, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Sakaimachi Street

    Merchant street of Meiji-era buildings filled with glass, sweets and music boxes.

    Shopping · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Kitaichi Glass

    Glassworks and shops; Kitaichi Hall is lit by 167 oil lamps.

    Activity · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Masazushi

    Family-run sushi house on Otaru's sushi street, open since 1938.

    Food · 0.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Otaru Beer Warehouse No. 1

    Brewpub in a canal-side warehouse pouring German-style beers.

    Drinks · 1.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Otaru Canal

    Canal lined with restored stone warehouses and gas lamps.

    Sight · 1.1 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sankaku Market

    Small market by Otaru Station serving seafood rice bowls and grilled crab.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Otaru Music Box Museum is a stop on our Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Otaru

Otaru Music Box Museum is our only sight pick in Otaru; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Otaru guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Otaru run from -2°C in January to 26°C in August; August is usually the wettest month.

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Getting there

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Address
4-1 Sumiyoshichō, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0015, Japan
Coordinates
43.19053, 141.00797
Destination
Otaru, Japan

Otaru Music Box Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Otaru Music Box Museum?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Otaru Music Box Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Otaru Music Box Museum free?

Yes, we list Otaru Music Box Museum as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Otaru Music Box Museum?

Otaru Music Box Museum is at 4-1 Sumiyoshichō, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0015, Japan, in Sakaimachi. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Otaru Music Box Museum?

Otaru Music Box Museum appears on Hokkaido: Sapporo, Otaru & Furano, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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