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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Museum4.4 · 13 9724.5 · 2 172≈ 2 h 15 minEntry: ~800 JPY3.6 km from the center
Housed within a distinctive elevated building in the Ryogoku district, the Edo-Tokyo Museum chronicles the city's dramatic transition from a feudal castle town to Japan's vibrant modern capital. Inside, a life-sized wooden replica of the historic Nihonbashi bridge greets visitors, leading to scaled architectural dioramas, a traditional Kabuki theater facade, and interactive exhibits detailing everyday life through the Meiji and Showa eras.
Highlights
- Full-scale wooden replica of the historic Nihonbashi bridge spanning the hall
- Intricately detailed dioramas depicting feudal Edo and early modern Tokyo
- Distinctive elevated architecture modeled after an ancient Japanese storehouse
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Wed | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Thu | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Fri | 09:30 – 17:30 |
| Sat | 09:30 – 19:30 |
| Sun | 09:30 – 17:30 |
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