National Showa Memorial Museum, Tokyo

Name: National Showa Memorial Museum
Address: 1-6-1 Kudanminami, Tokyo, 102-0074, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3222-2577

#206 among attractions in Tokyo

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The National Showa Memorial Museum is a national museum in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, managed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The museum is commonly referred to as the "Showakan" and primarily displays items illustrating the lifestyles of the Japanese people during and after World War II. ()

Local name: 昭和館 Established: 27 March 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 35°41'42"N, 139°45'4"E

Address

1-6-1 Kudanminami千代田区 (一橋大学)Tokyo 102-0074 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3222-2577

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Day trips

National Showa Memorial Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo Dome City Attractions, Edo Castle, Yasukuni Shrine, Nippon Budokan.

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Amusement, Amusement park
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Historical landmark with moats
Edo Castle, Tokyo
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0.5 miW
Shrine dedicated to those killed in war
Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo
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~690 ftSW
Buddhist architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo
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0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Buddhist architecture
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~1960 ftSE
Museum, Library
National Archives of Japan, Tokyo
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Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tokyo Dome City Hall, Tokyo
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0.4 miSW
Cemetery, Historical place, Memorial site
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0.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Kudankita, Tokyo
17 min walk • Kudankita is a district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, consisting of four chōme. It was a part of the former ward of Kōjimachi. As of March 1, 2007, its population is 1,404. Kudankita is a luxury and prestigious residential and business zone. The Yasukuni Shrine is situated near the center of the district.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood
Sanbanchō, Tokyo
13 min walk • Part of the Banchō area, Sanbanchō is an upscale, mostly residential district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. As of June 2020, the population of this district is 3,666 in 1,707 households.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is National Showa Memorial Museum open?

National Showa Memorial Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to National Showa Memorial Museum?

Nearby attractions include Nippon Budokan, Tokyo (4 min walk), Hibiya, Tokyo (5 min walk), Senshu University, Tokyo (6 min walk), Kitanomaru Park, Tokyo (7 min walk).

How to get to National Showa Memorial Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Showa Memorial Museum:

Metro

Kudanshita • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, S, T, Z (2 min walk)
Jimbocho • Lines: Dt;Z, Dt;Z;Ts;Tn, I, Z (9 min walk)

Bus

Kudanshita • Lines: 内神田ルート, 秋葉原ルート (2 min walk)
千代田保健所 • Lines: 秋葉原ルート (3 min walk)

Train

Suidobashi (13 min walk)
Iidabashi (15 min walk)