The museum holds the 'Teddy Girl' bear, which sold for a record-breaking price at auction in 1994.
The collection features original Steiff bears produced at the turn of the 20th century.
The museum grounds are home to a large, permanent installation of the Catbus from the film My Neighbor Totoro.
The building was designed to replicate the atmosphere of a traditional English home.
The facility hosts a rotating series of temporary exhibitions that often focus on specific toy manufacturers or artists.
The Izu Teddy Bear Museum is a specialized facility located in the Izu Kogen area featuring an extensive collection of historical and contemporary teddy bears. The museum is housed in a two-story red-brick building designed to resemble a European-style residence. It maintains a permanent display of rare antique bears, some dating back to the early 20th century. A primary exhibit focuses on the 'Teddy Girl,' a famous bear once owned by Colonel Bob Henderson. The grounds include a dedicated Totoro-themed exhibition featuring a life-sized Catbus and characters from Studio Ghibli. Visitors can walk through landscaped gardens that connect the main museum building to the onsite café and gift shop. The museum serves as both an exhibition space and a site for teddy bear preservation.
The life-sized Catbus display near the Totoro exhibition area.
Visit the onsite Tea Room to enjoy themed desserts and views of the garden.
Allocate time to browse the gift shop, which stocks exclusive plush toys not available elsewhere.
The museum is highly popular with families; consider visiting on a weekday to avoid peak crowds.
Do not rush through the ground floor exhibits, as the most significant antique pieces are located there.
Closed on certain Tuesdays, typically during the second week of the month; always check the official calendar for maintenance days.
