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Edo-Tokyo Museum

Name: Edo-Tokyo Museum
Address: 1-chōme-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (200)・Tourist Attraction・Museum・Point Of Interest・Establishment

The Edo-Tokyo Museum, inaugurated in 1993 in the Ryogoku district, is dedicated to chronicling Tokyo's transition from the Edo period to modern times. Its architecture, resembling a high-rise warehouse, is symbolic of the city's storied past and dynamic present.

Inside, the museum's exhibits meticulously detail the life and culture of Edo (old Tokyo) through to contemporary Tokyo, offering a deep dive into the city's 400-year history. Visitors can explore detailed dioramas, life-size models, and interactive exhibits that depict the evolution of Tokyo's landscape, architecture, and daily life. These include a replica of the Nihonbashi bridge, the heart of Edo's commercial district, and models of Tokyo after the Meiji Restoration, illustrating the city's westernization and modernization.

The museum not only showcases Tokyo's physical transformation but also provides insights into the social and economic changes over the centuries. Artifacts, documents, and multimedia presentations bring to life the stories of Tokyo's inhabitants, from samurai and merchants to common folk.

For anyone interested in understanding how Tokyo evolved from a feudal capital to a leading global city, the Edo-Tokyo Museum offers a comprehensive and engaging educational experience. It's a pivotal institution for learning about Tokyo's past, understanding its present, and contemplating its future.

Note: The Edo-Tokyo Museum will be undergoing renovations and will remain closed from April 2022 through 2025

Phone

+81 3-3626-9974

Website

www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp

The area

Address

1-chōme-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan

Top ways to experience Edo-Tokyo Museum

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Explore Edo Tokyo at Your Own Pace: A Private Walking Tour

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What other travelers are saying about Edo-Tokyo Museum

The Edo Tokyo museum was great to visit. The architecture on the exterior of the building is absolutely incredible. The price of entry is also very reasonable. We came around 10am on a Sunday of a holiday weekend in early May and we only had to wait 10 minutes to buy tickets. There are numerous displays that characterize the evolution of Tokyo, including its culture, economy, feudal reigns, etc. There are also many beautiful paintings and miniature replicas of communities that are worth seeing. We were glad to have purchased entry to the special exhibit and it was easily worth the price so buy the combo ticket! We didn't use any audio guides or guided tours but have read that they are good. Plaques have titles of objects in English but explanations are all in Japanese so use guide options if you are a museum buff.

David P

May 5, 2019

Great museum for all ages! My wife and I went for an afternoon to escape the Tokyo heat and spent about 2.5 hours here. Tickets were 600 Yen each for the main exhibit. You can drop your bags on 1F or 7F (7F also has restaurant and library, 1F has cafes as well). The miniatures really show detail and such a small scale over a large area. You travel through the past couple hundred years of Tokyo in a very engaging way.

Ryan Robart

Jul 29, 2019

May 2019 my visit to the museum!!An amazing museum of Edo period (From ~1500 until ~1800 year) Incredible and infinite exhibits... They presented life in different aspects of daily life in Japan, There were also many models with the structure of an Edo period area!! Also incredible were the buildings and the figures of people in real dimensions that presented the routine of the time!! I also loved the interactivity they provided.... I remember there were 3 small rooms with how the lamps evolved, it was a real revolution every time... Great experience! I should emphasize that the museum was an architectural epic, spotlessly clean and there were several ways to tour!!Thank you Japan... Unforgettable experience from the look of the building, the perfect organization and tour even the souvenirs I bought were wonderful....!!

ioannis dimitropoulos

Aug 21, 2022

What a wonderful experience. A great opportunity to dive into Japan history and culture. Full of very interesting pieces and information. Everything is in Japanese and English. But just these 2 languages so be prepared. Very nice staff, very calm place.

Maxime

Sep 27, 2024

This is one of the best museums I have ever visited. We learnt so much about the history of Tokyo and Japan. With replicas of so many different architectural structures, it is fun and educational. Spare some 3-4 hours for this place. Also there is a cool Japanese version of magic tricks show performed by every hour.