Edo-Tokyo Museum - Travel Guide


The Edo-Tokyo Museum (Edo Tōkyō Hakubutsukan) is a distinct building located in the Ryogoku district in Sumida.

The permanent exhibits focus on Tokyo during the Edo Period until 1869. Volunteer and audio guides are available in various languages.

The museum has numerous, exquisitely detailed models of towns, and life-sized figures.

This large museum is a great place to learn about Japanese history and culture.

More useful information below in this Edo-Tokyo Museum travel guide for visitors to Tokyo, Japan.

 

Edo-Tokyo Museum Address

 

1 Chome-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan

 

Edo-Tokyo Museum Admission and Hours

Edo-Tokyo Museum Admission :

Yes. 600 Yen per adult

Edo-Tokyo Museum Hours :

09:30AM - 5:30PM (Tue - Sun) [Open late till 7:30PM on Saturday]

Monday Closed

 

Getting to Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo

Edo-Tokyo Museum by JR train or Subway in Tokyo :

- Take the JR Sobu Line or Toei Oedo Subway Line to Ryogoku Station
- Exit Ryogoku Station (A4 for Subway( and Follow signs to Edo-Tokyo Museum
- From JR Ryogoku Station Edo-Tokyo Museum is located behind the Ryogoku Kokugikan

 

Recommendation and Tips for visiting Edo-Tokyo Museum

 

- This attraction Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo will take you at least 2 hours.

- You can only take pictures in designated areas at Edo-Tokyo Museum Tokyo.

- Voluntary guides who speak in various languages are available from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM.
  Ask on the 6th floor Voluntary Guide Desk or at a ticket counter.
  To ensure your language, it is a good idea to reserve a guide by calling +81-3-3626-9974

- If a guide is unavailable, borrow an audio guide with a refundable deposit of 1000 Yen.
  Audio guides are available in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean.

- Enrich you cultural experience and join on of the many events offered at the museum, especially the "hand-on" classes.
  Ask at the ticket counter.

- Combine visit to this Museum with Ryogoku Kokugikan Museum and Sumo tournament if visiting in Jan, May or Sept.

 

Website

 

Visit Edo-Tokyo Museum Website for more information
Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament - $99.00

Don't miss the opportunity to see a traditional sumo tournament when you're in Tokyo. Ride the subway with fellow sumo fans to the ‘kokugikan’ (sumo amphitheater) and enjoy several sumo-wrestling matches in the afternoon. Beforehand, visit the fascinating Sumo Museum to see sumo-related objects from the Edo period to the present. Upgrade your experience to include dinner at a chanko restaurant with delicious Japanese stew.

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