edo-tokyo_museum

Japanese history and architecture

Address:

1-4-1 Yokoami - Sumida-ku
130 0015 - Asakusa / Mukojima
Tokyo

Nearest Bus or Train:

Ryogoku Station

Open Hours:

Sa-W 9:30a-5:30p, Th-F 9:30a-8p

Both history and architecture buffs will appreciate the very contemporary building balanced on its landmark, gigantic pillars. Set in a stadium-size expanse, a model of Nihonbashi (Japan's premier bridge) separates feudal Tokyo (Edo) from modern Tokyo (since 1868). Nostalgic aspects of everyday life are depicted to scale, without restriction of display cases. Ongoing enactments of various folk-arts and crafts bring Japan's rich cultural traditions to life. Do not miss the models of the Edo Castle and the Kabuki Theater. Admission: JPY600 adults; JPY480 college students; JPY300 high school students.

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