Top Yamanashi Prefecture Arts & Design

The Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum, formerly known as the Kawaguchiko Music Box Forest, is situated in a nature-rich area with stunning views of Mt. Fuji. The museum's interior, often described as "a little Europe," transports visitors back to medieval Europe with its atmospheric design. It features one of the world's largest dancing organs and a captivating karakuri puppet and water fountain show. The park boasts one of Japan's finest rose gardens, showcasing 720 varieties of roses. Visitors can enjoy lunch concerts at the on-site restaurant and explore a museum housing valuable musical instruments. Among the popular attractions is an automatic musical instrument that was intended for the Titanic, and one of the world's largest dance organs. Additionally, the museum offers a unique moving-sand picture-story show, “Sand Art,” accompanied by live music.