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Iwashita New Ginger Museum

4 · 5,327 reviews
Whimsical, neon-pink, and kitschy
Iwashita New Ginger Museum, 1-25 Honcho, Tochigi, 328-0034, Japan
Interesting facts
1

The museum features a 'New Ginger Light' that illuminates the entire hall in the company's signature bright pink color.

2

A massive 5-meter-long 'New Ginger' inflatable acts as a central focal point for the museum's layout.

3

The museum includes a dedicated space for fans to sign a guest book that is often displayed on digital screens.

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The grand piano on display is frequently used for live musical performances by guest artists.

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The cafe menu exclusively uses Iwashita New Ginger in every dish, ranging from curry to ginger-flavored soft-serve ice cream.

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The building was repurposed from a former branch of the Iwashita Foods company offices.

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Visitors can find a 'New Ginger Shrine' where the deity of ginger is symbolically enshrined.

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The museum frequently hosts temporary art exhibitions that incorporate ginger-themed visual motifs.

Overview

The Iwashita New Ginger Museum is a dedicated exhibition space celebrating the iconic pink pickled ginger produced by the Iwashita Foods company. The facility is famously saturated in the company's signature bright pink hue, featuring unconventional displays such as a giant ginger-shaped inflatable, plastic bedding, and a grand piano. Visitors can interact with thematic installations, including a sprawling 'Ginger Mountain' and projection mapping shows. The museum functions as a brand experience center, focusing on the sensory and cultural aspects of the pickled snack. It includes an on-site cafe serving ginger-infused dishes and a retail shop stocked with exclusive ginger-themed merchandise. The exhibits are designed with a playful, kitsch aesthetic that leans heavily into the ginger theme.

Photo spot

Inside the giant ginger-shaped inflatable dome or near the grand piano under the neon-pink lights.

Insider tips

Sample the ginger-flavored soft-serve ice cream at the cafe, as it is a regional specialty.

Check the official website's event calendar before visiting to time your trip with live musical performances.

Bring a camera, as the neon-pink aesthetic is designed specifically for photography and social media sharing.

What to avoid

Assuming the museum is a traditional historical museum; it is a brand-focused, pop-culture-themed attraction.

Good to know

Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; also closed during the New Year's holidays.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
1-1.5 hours
Best time to visit
Weekdays during the off-season to avoid crowds, allowing for better access to the interactive displays.
Address
Iwashita New Ginger Museum, 1-25 Honcho, Tochigi, 328-0034, Japan
36.375, 139.740
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Details
Key exhibits5-meter New Ginger inflatable, New Ginger Shrine, and interactive projection mapping displays

Frequently asked

Plan for about 1-1.5 hours to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Weekdays during the off-season to avoid crowds, allowing for better access to the interactive displays..

Inside the giant ginger-shaped inflatable dome or near the grand piano under the neon-pink lights.

Close by you'll find Tochigi Doll Float Museum, Tochigi Kuranomachi Museum of Art, Yokoyama Local Culture Hall.