The Edo Tokyo Museum in eastern Tokyo provides a comprehensive and entertaining look at the history of Tokyo. Its housed in a monolithic building by the Sumida River, that is a futuristic take on traditional Japanese warehouse design.
In the museum’s comprehensive permanent exhibition, the history is brought to life through dioramas, miniature models and full-scale reconstructions of notable buildings and landmarks. One of the main attractions is a life-size version of the Nihonbashi Bridge, one of Tokyo’s famous landmarks, which cuts across the exhibition space. There’s also a replica of a famous kabuki theatre. The exhibits are informative and interactive and good English signage is a plus for international visitors.
In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum holds regular temporary exhibits focused on various aspects of Tokyo life.
Visiting the Edo Tokyo Museum is a fun way to learn about Tokyo’s earlier culture, politics, architecture, commerce and way of life. It’s a really good inside attraction for days when the weather isn’t great.
Several sumo attractions are located in the same district, so you might want to couple your visit with those.
Address: 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Getting there: Ryogoku Station Exit A3 or A4 (Toei Oedo Line)
Nearby: Fukagawa Edo Museum, Kiyosumi Teien, Museum of Contemporary Art
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