Unko Museum Tokyo Review: Guide To A Museum Dedicated To Poop With Kids!
The Unko Museum Tokyo is less museum and more interactive attraction dedicated to poop (unko is the Japanese word for poop) But not poop as you know it – pastel coloured poop, fluffy poop, poop in all kinds of odd incarnations.
There are many bizarre things to see and do in Tokyo. And a museum dedicated to book is definitely one of them! But when you’re travelling with kids (in my case, small boys) who think anything to do with fecal matter is hilarious, the Unko Museum Tokyo suddenly becomes a must-visit attraction.
But is it worth exploring? How long do you need to spend at the Unko Museum? And how much do tickets cost? This Unko Museum Tokyo Review will share everything you need to know.
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What Is The Unko Museum?
The Unko Museum (poop museum) is a highly interactive entertainment facility in the heart of Tokyo. Although it’s called a museum, this isn’t actually an educational exhibit. What you’ll actually find is an interactive playground, photo studio, and arcade.
It was made with kids in mind, but its photo zones mean that it’s highly Instagrammable, making it a popular spot for anyone wanting cute and unusual photos from their Tokyo trip. We visited the Unko Museum on day one of our first trip to Japan. You can check out the whole itinerary here: The Ultimate Japan Itinerary 14-Day for First-Time Visitors
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What Happens In The Unko Museum Tokyo
As you walk into the Unko museum you are given a briefing then invited to sit on one of a row of toilets. At the count of 1,2,3 you push down and scream ‘Unko!’. At this point a pastel coloured plastic poop will appear in the toilet – this is yours to pop on a stick and carry around the experience with you. It’s also yours to take home.
The Unko Museum is very much NOT a museum in the conventional sense. You won’t learn anything new here! It’s more like a kids play centre with an unusual twist, as well as a series of photo walls and photo shoot space just made for sharing with your friends on social media.
Some of the highlights include:
- A ball pond where you can swim in pink poop balls
- Arcade games, dancing rooms and other interactive activity rooms
- An absolute abundance of photo shoot locations.
Kids can stroke fluffy ‘pet poops’, enter a sound machine to see who can scream ‘UNKO!’ the loudest, and the exit to the building is out of a giant toilet past what looks like a poop robot/monster.
The concept was bizarre, but I cannot emphasise how much my boys loved it. I don’t know the connection between little boys and anything to do with poo, but there definitely is one! If you’re looking for something lighthearted for kids of toilet humour age then this is the place.
The whole experience took around an hour to complete – it could take longer if its busy and you have to wait for the attractions.
Where Is The Unko Museum Tokyo?
The Unko museum is in Odaiba inside the Diver City shopping mall (there’s also a Hello Kitty story, Doreamon store, and plenty of other fun shops and restaurants here, so you could make a day of it).
The full address for the Unko Museum Tokyo is 2nd Floor, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza1-1-10 Aomi, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan
Getting to the Unko Museum Tokyo is easy. You’re either It is a 3-minute walk from Tokyo Teleport Station (Rinkai Line) or a 5-minute walk from Daiba Station (Yurikamome Line).
Odaiba is a great destination with kids in its own right, thanks to its abundance of family-friendly attractions, museums, shopping malls and restaurants. Check out One Day in Odaiba With Kids: Ultimate Itinerary For Families in Tokyo Bay
Unko Museum Tokyo Tickets
Unko Museum Tokyo tickets are easy to secure: This isn’t the Nintendo Museum where you’ll struggle to get tickets, or you need to book them months in advance.
You can either book your tickets on the day, or you can book them in advance. If you’re planning to visit then I do recommend booking your tickets at least a day of two in advance though. While tickets are available to book on the day, the most popular time slots (particularly in the middle of the day) are often fully booked or book up quickly.
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The Unko Museum Tokyo operates dynamic ticket pricing, so tickets cost a little more if you visit at the weekend.
Weekday tickets cost £9.35 per adult and £5.15 per child
Weekend tickets cost £10.25 per adult and £5.63 per child
NOTE: There is no real poop in the UNKO museum! It’s not that sort of place – so if that’s your thing, you’ll be disappointed.
Final Thoughts and Further Reading
The Unko Museum isn’t an attraction that most travellers in Tokyo will make a special visit to explore. But if you’re already in Odaiba, or if you’re travelling in Japan with kids and looking for something a little different that will appeal to their silly side, then the Unko Museum Tokyo is a great choice.
We only spent around an hour and a half here, but it was a lovely way to break up the day. And the mix of photo spots, play areas, and interactive exhibits meant it was a great way for the boys to blow off steam and stay entertained.
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