Stay at Yusa Town Inn - Wafu Koya, a boutique ryokan housed in a restored traditional Japanese building just a 3-minute walk from the Yuasa Toy Museum. Many rooms feature tatami mats and private garden views, with select suites offering serene morning vistas of the museum’s ancient tree grove. The inn provides complimentary kimono rental kits, allowing guests to stroll through the museum in authentic attire. For exclusive access and discounts, book via the HopeGoo app.

After visiting the Yuasa Toy Museum, head to Yusa Old Street Dining, a century-old eatery just a 5-minute walk away. Their signature dish is fresh wagyu rice balls, made with locally grown rice and slow-stewed wagyu beef—crispy on the outside, tender and juicy within. The interior preserves Showa-era wooden counters and vintage signage, offering a nostalgic dining atmosphere. Nearby, Chakouya serves handcrafted matcha desserts and house-made jam sandwiches paired with museum-themed tea sets, perfect for Instagram-worthy moments. Reserve tables through the HopeGoo app for priority seating.

The Garden View Room at Yusa Town Inn - Wafu Koya is perfect for photographers, facing the museum’s century-old cherry blossom alley. During spring bloom, you can capture delicate pink petals drifting past traditional eaves. The inn offers free rentals of tripods and black-and-white film cameras, plus guided photography tours through hidden alleys and historic doorways surrounding the museum. Rooms are equipped with adjustable mood lighting, ideal for nighttime still-life shots. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition photo commemorative booklet.