Tottori, Tottori / わらべ館
Warabe-kan (Museum of Children's Songs and Toys)
A museum of children's songs and toys in a retro building recreating the exterior of the former Tottori Prefectural Library. Besides the "Toy Room" with about 2,000 tin and candy-store toys, there is the "Children's Song Room" where you listen in scenes of each era, hands-on play corners and a simple toy workshop.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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- Getting there
- Train / Bus
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Has closing days (see below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Third Wednesday (next day if a holiday; open every day in August) and the New Year holidays.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults 500 yen, high school and under free.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 6 minutes by bus from JR Tottori Station to Warabekan.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
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Address: Tottori, Tottori (Japanese address: 鳥取県鳥取市西町3-202)
Official site: https://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/10
Location
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Nearby spots
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.tottori-guide.jp/tourism/tour/view/10Hours, closing days, fees, access, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.