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[Tokyo] Private Tour of Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

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Overview
  • Step back in time on a private guided tour of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and discover how Japanese homes and lifestyles evolved from the Edo period to modern day.
  • Choose between hotel pickup or meeting your guide at the museum’s entrance before traveling by train and bus like a local.
  • Explore Edo-period residences like the Yoshino and Tsunashima homes, then see the shift to Western-influenced and hybrid architecture at places like the De Lalande and Mitsui Hachiroemon Residences.
  • Visit the Takahashi Korekiyo Residence and learn about his life and the 1936 February 26 Incident. In the East Zone, stroll past old-fashioned stores and a restored bathhouse, discovering what daily life was like before modern conveniences.
  • Finally, explore modern-style homes and hear how housing trends have changed in Tokyo. With a private guide, enjoy a personalized and engaging journey into Japan’s architectural and cultural history.
What to expect

Step into Japan’s living history at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Wander through relocated and restored buildings from the Edo to Showa periods, including merchant shops, samurai residences, and Western-style homes. Discover how daily life and architecture evolved over time.

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