Description
The Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life in the future. The unique designed building was modeled after an elevated-floor warehouse and it is approximately 62.2 meters high. The museum has seven stories above ground and one below for exhibition rooms, library and halls. The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since the first Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa entered Edo. You can see how people in Edo were living. Volunteer guides give tours for the permanent exhibition in 7 languages including English and Chinese (some languages may not be available depending on the day). In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum organizes special exhibitions at the exhibition hall on the first floor and lecture sessions and workshops in hall or study room. Also, there are restaurants and a museum shop in the premises. A one-minute walk from the A3 or A4 Exit of Ryogoku Station on the Subway Oedo Line.
Location Information
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- Address
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1-4-1, Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015
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- Nearest Station
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Ryogoku Station
・ Toei Oedo Line
・ JR Sobu Line
1 minute on foot
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- Phone Number
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03-3626-9974Available languagesonly in Japanese
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- Hours
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Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 7:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm
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- Closed
- Monday
Closes following day when Monday is a national holiday or substitute holiday; closes New Year’s holiday
Recommended Spots in Area
- Visiting
- Eating
- Shopping
- Lodgings
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PEKINKAOYAHTEMPEKINDAKKUSEMMONTEN'UENOTENUenoIzakaya
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Kobe beef and handmade cold noodles Gen UenoUenoYakiniku
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Torisshu UenoekimaetenUenoIzakaya
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Wasui YaesutenTokyo StationOther Japanese Food
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SugimotoTokyosukaitsuritaunsoramachiRyogoku / TOKYO SKYTREE(R)Sukiyaki
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Asakusa UmezonoAsakusaOther Cafes and Sweets
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Daimaru TokyoTokyo StationDepartment Stores
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KYUGETSU Asakusabashi Main StoreRyogoku / TOKYO SKYTREE(R)Gift Shops
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Hanko Shop 21 AkihabaraAkihabaraGift Shops
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Maruzen Nihonbashi StoreTokyo StationOther Shopping
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Niki no Kashi in Ameyoko (The first Store)UenoFood Shops
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OTACHU.AKIHABARAAkihabaraOther Shopping
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TOKYO HUTTERyogoku / TOKYO SKYTREE(R)Hotels
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GRIDS HOSTEL + LOUNGE NIHOMBASHI EASTNingyocho / Monzen-Nakacho / KasaiYouth Hostels
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Prostyle Ryokan Tokyo AsakusaAsakusaHotels
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GRIDS HOSTEL + LOUNGE AKIHABARAAkihabaraYouth Hostels
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Tokyo Sumidagawa Youth HostelRyogoku / TOKYO SKYTREE(R)Youth Hostels
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KOMATSU RYOKANUenoRyokan