Edo-Tokyo Museum
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Why go
- The life-size replica of the Nihonbashi bridge, the traditional starting point of all roads leaving Edo.
- Scale models of Edo and Tokyo from 1590 to 1964, on the fifth and sixth floors.
- Free guided tours in several languages, offered when volunteers are available.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Nakamura-za theatreA Nakamura-za theatre is among the main features of the permanent displays.Permanent exhibition, fifth and sixth floors On the map
- Replicas of houses from the Edo, Meiji and Shōwa erasFull-size reconstructions of houses from three eras, built on detailed research.Permanent exhibition, fifth and sixth floors On the map
- Everyday objects of past timesReal everyday objects once used by people in the past are on display.Permanent exhibition, fifth and sixth floors On the map
Know before you go
- Open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, 09:30–17:30; on Saturday, 09:30–19:30.
- Reopened on March 31, 2026, after a four-year renovation that began in April 2022.
- The main entrance is on the third floor, reached by a red escalator from the plaza.
What's inside
- Special exhibitions on themes of Edo and Tokyo history and culture, shown alongside the permanent displays.
- Seventh floor: a library of texts and cultural items on Edo and Tokyo.
- Hands-on, experience-based displays that are easy to approach.
- Eight floors in all: one underground and seven raised above an open plaza.
With kids
- Life-size replicas of entire buildings are on display, built with the latest technology.
- Visitors can explore and experience the city's culture and the daily lives of its people.
Tips for your visit
- The permanent exhibition has three parts: the Edo Zone, the Tokyo Zone and a Feature Exhibition Gallery.
- The permanent exhibition fills about 9,000 square metres across the fifth and sixth floors.
- Information on the museum's collected materials can be searched and browsed online before you come.
Tours and audio guides
- Free guided tour
- Several languages · free Depends on which volunteers are available.
- Audio guide
- Several languages Always available.
Interesting facts4
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The site was chosen mainly because the painter Katsushika Hokusai was born in Sumida ward.
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126 springs
126 springs in the overhang protect the objects from vibrations and earthquakes.
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62.2 meters
The building is 62.2 meters tall, the same height as Edo Castle.
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Total Media designed the exhibits for it and two other local history museums.
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Shorts
History
The architect Kiyonori Kikutake won the commission through a closed competition run by the city hall. The museum opened in 1993 to preserve the cultural heritage of Edo. It was the first museum built to cover the history of Tokyo, and its displays run from the choice of Edo as capital through the Kanto earthquake and the firebombings of World War II.
- 1590Edo is chosen as Japan's new capital. The museum's displays start at this point.
- early 1980sGovernor Suzuki Shun'ichi conceives the idea for the museum.
- 1993The museum opens to preserve Edo's cultural heritage. It is the first museum built to cover the history of Tokyo.
Sources: Edo-Tokyo Museum - Wikipedia · Tokyo/Sumida - Wikivoyage (see) · 江戸東京博物館 · カレンダー｜江戸東京博物館 · EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM · Edo-Tokyo-Museum - Wikipedia · Musée d'Edo-Tokyo - Wikipedia · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Website
- edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/
- Phone
- +81 3-3626-9974
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of the Edo Tokyo Museum?
The Edo Tokyo Museum is open Tuesday to Friday and Sunday from 09:30 to 17:30. On Saturday it stays open until 19:30.
How do I get to the Edo Tokyo Museum from Ryogoku station?
It lies near Ryogoku subway station, at exits A3 and A4. From the JR station, take the West exit to reach it.
Are there free guided tours at the Edo Tokyo Museum?
Free guided tours are offered in several languages. They depend on which volunteers are available on the day.
Is the Edo Tokyo Museum good for children?
Yes. Its hands-on, experience-based displays are easy to approach, and life-size replicas of whole buildings are on show.
Is the Edo Tokyo Museum open again after its renovation?
Yes. It reopened on March 31, 2026, after a four-year renovation that began in April 2022.
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