EDO TOKYO MUSEUM

The Edo Tokyo Museum is the first museum built dedicated to Tokyo’s history. It’s a place to reflect on the past and culture of Edo (Tokyo was named Edo until 1868) and also envision what Tokyo could become in the future. The museum features many interesting exhibitions such as the life size replica of Nihonbashi - which used to be the area around the famous bridge (still exists) that marked the zero marker for all roads leading out from Japan - model towns and villages across the different eras and replicas of kabuki theaters. The museums architecture is a unique building that’s modeled after a traditional rice storehouse and is the same height as the Edo Castle. This building is a landmark and tourist attraction in Tokyo.

Entrance fee: 600 Yen for adults, 300 Yen for 65&over, 480 Yen for University Students, 300 Yen for Junior High and High School Students, Free for under Junior High

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Address: Koganei Park, 3 Chome-7-1 Sakuracho, Koganei, Tokyo 184-0005

Hours: Closed Mondays and New years holiday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (7:30 on Saturdays)

*If Monday is a holiday then it is open and closed the next day

Tel: 042-388-3300

Website: https://www.tatemonoen.jp/english/

How to get there: A 6 minute walk from Ryogoku Station, East Exit on the JR Line.