Warabekan

FAQ about Warabekan

• Is Warabekan a good place to visit with kids?

  Warabekan is a hands-on museum where children can touch and play with toys, so it is a fun place for everyone from babies and toddlers to elementary school children. Because it is indoors, you can visit comfortably even on rainy or very hot days.
• Does Warabekan have play spaces for children?

  Yes. There are a variety of toy displays and hands-on spaces mainly on the first and second floors, along with a shoes-off play corner and role-play areas. Toy-making activities are available for a separate fee.
• Is Warabekan convenient to get around with a stroller?

  Strollers are allowed, and there is also an elevator, so moving between floors is relatively convenient. Information also says that free stroller rental is available.
• Does Warabekan have a nursing room or diaper changing station?

  Based on web research, there is a nursing room and diaper changing facilities inside. It is generally equipped with the basic care conveniences helpful when visiting with a young child.
• How much is admission to Warabekan?

  Admission is 500 yen for adults, and free for children through high school age. Foreign adult visitors who show a passport can receive a discounted rate of 250 yen, and toy-making activities have separate fees of about 100 to 500 yen depending on the program.
• What are Warabekan's opening hours and closing days?

  Opening hours are daily from 09:00 to 17:00, with last admission at 16:30. Closed days are the third Wednesday of each month, or the following day if that Wednesday is a public holiday, as well as the year-end and New Year holiday period from December 31 to January 3. There are no closing days in August.
• Does Warabekan have parking?

  Yes. Free parking is available, with space for about 85 vehicles. If you visited by rental car, it is a good idea to show your parking ticket at the ticket counter to receive free parking processing.
• Is Warabekan easy to reach by public transportation?

  It is about 5 minutes by bus from JR Tottori Station, and if you take the 100 yen Kururi Loop Bus Green Route, you can get off right in front of the museum. On foot, it takes about 20 minutes.
• Can you eat inside Warabekan?

  There is no restaurant inside, but you can bring outside food and eat it in the first-floor rest area. Information says that dining options or snack facilities are limited or unavailable, so it is more convenient to visit after a meal.