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Iwasaki Museum

📍 254 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Yokohama
Category
Museum
Duration
About 1 hour
Address
254 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Coordinates
35.4395, 139.6535

Introduction

The Iwasaki Museum is Yokohama City's museum of costume in Yamate-cho. Its building was the Western-style Goethe-za theatre, where Hamlet was staged in Japan for the first time. Costume history, glassware and antique-dress photo sessions in the garden make it a highlight of the Yamate Western-houses walk.

✨ Highlights

1
Costume museum
A city-run museum tracing Japanese dress history.
2
Goethe-za site
The theatre where Hamlet premiered in Japan.
3
Dress photo shoot
Pose in Meiji-era gowns in the garden.
4
Glassware
Edo-to-modern glass objects on display.
5
Yamate district
Walks on to Yamate Park and the Diplomat's House.
6
Garden cafe
Open Wednesday to Sunday for a rest.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：254 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama
→Time needed：about 1 hour
→Highlights：Goethe-za, dress shoot, glassware
→Nearby：Yamate Park, Diplomat's House, Motomachi

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:40-18:00
Wednesday9:40-18:00
Thursday9:40-18:00
Friday9:40-18:00
Saturday9:40-18:00
Sunday9:40-18:00

Last entry 17:30

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultJPY 300
ChildJPY 100

High school and up pay adult; dress shoot from JPY 2,000

Transportation

Subway

Minatomirai Line to Motomachi-Chukagai, about 7 min on foot

train

JR Ishikawacho Station, about 15 min on foot

💡 Tips

• Minatomirai Line Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Motomachi exit, about 7 min on foot.
• JR Ishikawacho Station is also about 15 minutes away.
• Dress shoots run 10:00-17:00 from JPY 2,000; booking advised.
• Closed Mondays (next day if a holiday) and over New Year.
• Photography is limited in some rooms; watch the signs.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Iwasaki Museum?

Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 9:40-18:00; Wednesday: 9:40-18:00; Thursday: 9:40-18:00; Friday: 9:40-18:00; Saturday: 9:40-18:00; Sunday: 9:40-18:00; Last entry 17:30

How much is the admission for Iwasaki Museum?

Adult: JPY 300; Child: JPY 100; High school and up pay adult; dress shoot from JPY 2,000

Any practical tips for visiting Iwasaki Museum?

Minatomirai Line Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Motomachi exit, about 7 min on foot. JR Ishikawacho Station is also about 15 minutes away.

How long should I spend at Iwasaki Museum?

A typical visit takes About 1 hour.

How do I get to Iwasaki Museum?

Subway: Minatomirai Line to Motomachi-Chukagai, about 7 min on foot; train: JR Ishikawacho Station, about 15 min on foot