The Japan Toy Museum is a substantial private collection in the countryside north of Himeji, with traditional Japanese toys, dolls, folk craft, board games, and playthings from around the world. It is the kind of museum that turns nostalgia into cultural history rather than simple display cases.
It takes some effort to reach from central Himeji, so it suits travellers with a special interest in craft, design, or family-friendly museums. If you have already seen the castle and Mount Shosha, it offers a quieter and more intimate side trip.