Fire Museum, Tokyo

Name: Fire Museum
Address: 3-10 Yotsuya, Tokyo, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3353-9119

#208 among attractions in Tokyo

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Facts and practical information

The Fire Museum is a museum in Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, which exhibits materials related to the history and activities of the Tokyo Fire Department. The museum was opened on December 3, 1992. The mascot character is "Fire-kun". The English name of the museum is "Fire museum. It is also called the Tokyo Fire Department Fire and Disaster Prevention Resource Center.

Coordinates: 35°41'18"N, 139°43'12"E

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3-10 Yotsuya新宿区 (xin su qu)Tokyo Japan

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+81 3-3353-9119

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fire Museum open?

Fire Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fire Museum?

Nearby attractions include Tokyo Kōsei Nenkin Kaikan, Tokyo (15 min walk), Shinjuku Ni-chōme, Tokyo (17 min walk), Yotsuya, Tokyo (17 min walk), Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, Tokyo (17 min walk).

How to get to Fire Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fire Museum:

Bus

Yotsuya-3chome • Lines: 品97 (1 min walk)
Samoncho • Lines: 品97 (7 min walk)

Metro

Yotsuya-sanchome • Lines: M (1 min walk)
Akebonobashi • Lines: S (9 min walk)

Train

Shinanomachi (15 min walk)
Yotsuya (16 min walk)