Enjoy the world of anime and dinosaurs at the Kaiyodo Figure Museum! Admire giant figures and dioramas at Mirai-za Osaka Castle.

What is the Kaiyodo Figure Museum?

The Kaiyodo Figure Museum Mirai-za Osaka Castle is an exhibition facility located within Mirai-za Osaka Castle, near the Osaka Castle Museum. Here, you can admire representative works and collaborative pieces from Kaiyodo, a figure manufacturer highly acclaimed worldwide, and experience the fusion of historical architecture and modern culture. Its convenient location makes it easy to combine with sightseeing at Osaka Castle.

What kind of works can I see?

Inside the museum, Kaiyodo displays over 3,000 works created over more than 40 years, divided into 10 areas based on their themes. From special effects and anime characters to animals and cultural arts figures, as well as box dioramas produced by the Kaiyodo Figure Museum, the museum offers an appealing world of Kaiyodo's creations that adults and children alike can enjoy.

Is photography allowed inside the museum?

In the free area inside the museum, visitors can take commemorative photos in front of a giant dragon, making it popular with tourists and young people alike for "capturing memories in pictures." Combining it with a photo of Osaka Castle in the background will create a special memento of your trip (however, video recording is prohibited in all areas).

What kind of merchandise is available for purchase?

The museum shop is located within the free admission area and sells Kaiyodo's latest figures, original goods, and Osaka souvenirs. This area also has a capsule toy corner with over 100 new items available at all times. In addition, some rare Kaiyodo garage kits, which are only sold at a limited number of stores, are also available for purchase.

What is a reasonable length of stay?

If you only want to see the exhibits, it will take about an hour, but if you also want to enjoy shopping, it will take about 1 to 2 hours. If you combine it with sightseeing at Osaka Castle, you can experience history and culture in one day. The appeal is that you can have a very fulfilling experience even in a short amount of time.

How do I get to the Kaiyodo Figure Museum?

Located within Osaka Castle Park, it's easily accessible from Osaka Station and Namba, with multiple nearby stations. It's approximately a 15-minute walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station on the Osaka Metro Tanimachi Line and Morinomiya Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line. The hotel is conveniently situated within Osaka Castle Park, making it easy to incorporate into sightseeing routes.