Description

Essentials about the Edo-Tokyo Museum in brief

Anyone interested in Tokyo’s history should not miss a visit to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Founded in 1992, the museum vividly depicts the history of the city since the Edo period (from the 17th century onwards) using many models and replicas of Tokyo buildings. The museum building itself, somewhat reminiscent of a spaceship, is also a real eye-catcher. In fact, the shape of the museum is a replica of an old storehouse.

The exhibition at the Edo-Tokyo Museum

The museum’s permanent exhibition includes a reconstruction of Nihonbashi, the bridge traditionally considered the starting point of all roads in Japan, as well as numerous models of the city and replicas of houses from the Edo, Meiji and Shōwa periods.

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Edo-Tokyo Museum has temporary exhibitions on various topics related to the city of Tokyo. Furthermore, the museum has a “sister museum” in the western suburbs of Tokyo. The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum also displays a number of historical buildings of the Japanese capital.

Website

edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp

Opening hours

Admission fees

Adults: ¥620

Seniors (Ages 65+): ¥300

College students: ¥480

Students: ¥300

For further information on possible discounts, see the website.

Location

Getting there

By public transport:

Metro line Oedo: Stop Ryogoku

By car:

There is parking on site.