Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo

Name: Edo-Tokyo Museum
Address: 1-4-1 Yokoami, Tokyo, 130-0015, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3626-9974

#102 among attractions in Tokyo

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Edo-Tokyo Museum is a historical museum located at 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-Ku, Tokyo in the Ryogoku district. The museum opened in March 1993 to preserve Edo's cultural heritage, and features city models of Edo and Tokyo between 1590 and 1964. It was the first museum built dedicated to the history of Tokyo. Some main features of the permanent exhibitions are the life-size replica of the Nihonbashi, which was the bridge leading into Edo; scale models of towns and buildings across the Edo Meiji, and Showa periods; and the Nakamuraza theatre. ()

Local name: 東京都江戸東京博物館 Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Visitors per year: 1.88 mil.Coordinates: 35°41'47"N, 139°47'46"E

Address

1-4-1 Yokoami墨田区 (両国)Tokyo 130-0015 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3626-9974

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Day trips

Edo-Tokyo Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Kaminarimon, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Sumida Triphony Hall.

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Sport venue, Sport
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Arch
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1.7 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
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0.8 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sumida Triphony Hall, Tokyo
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Park
Yokoamichō Park, Tokyo
6 min walk • Yokoamichō Park is a public park in the Yokoami district of Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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1.2 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Sumida City Gymnasium, Tokyo
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0.8 miSW
Theater, Kabuki theatre, Concerts and shows
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Area
Tokyo/Sumida, Tokyo
15 min walk • Sumida is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is Sumida City. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 257,300, and a population density of 18,690 persons per km². The total area is 13.77 km².
1.4 miSW
35°41'14"N • 139°46'26"E
Yuito, Tokyo
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Edo-Tokyo Museum open?

Edo-Tokyo Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Edo-Tokyo Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ryōgoku, Tokyo (5 min walk), Yokoamichō Park, Tokyo (6 min walk), Ekō-in, Tokyo (8 min walk), Tokyo/Sumida, Tokyo (15 min walk).

How to get to Edo-Tokyo Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Edo-Tokyo Museum:

Metro

Ryogoku • Lines: E (3 min walk)
Asakusabashi • Lines: A (14 min walk)

Bus

都営両国駅 • Lines: 墨田区内循環バス南部ルート（両国・錦糸町ルート） (3 min walk)
国技館・水上バス乗り場 • Lines: 墨田区内循環バス南部ルート（両国・錦糸町ルート） (6 min walk)

Train

Ryogoku (5 min walk)
Asakusabashi (17 min walk)