Fun at the Izu Teddy Bear Museum

So many bears and a life-sized cat bus from Totoro!

Hana Joy Jun 01, 2013 - 1 min read

Possibly the best part of the museum is the cat bus from Totoro, which adults are allowed inside! (unlike the Ghibli Museum)

The cat bus is probably the best part of the exhibit for Totoro fans

Teddy bears are the main theme of the museum, despite the Totoro exhibit

For fans of antique teddy bears, this museum will not disappoint

The antique teddy bears are really interesting

The Totoro exhibit also incorporates teddy bears

The entrance to the museum is well marked

The Izu Teddy Bear Museum is a small museum tucked away on the Izu peninsula. Teddy bear enthusiasts will find many rare and antique bears, while Ghibli and Totoro fans won't be disappointed with the special exhibit featuring only Totoro.

Among the highlights is a life-sized cat bus from Totoro. There are other interactive exhibits, and the teddy bear collection is really worth a trip for any fan of teddy bears.

Hana Joy @hana.joy

I'm working here in Japan as a member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Originally from the Northern California area, I am a recent graduate with a degree in International Affairs.Living in Japan provides the opportunity for unique and continued insights into the local flavor of a...