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Edo-Tokyo Museum
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings right at opening offer smaller crowds and the best light for photos, especially near the Nihonbashi model. Avoid weekends and late afternoons when tour buses arrive.
Budget tips
Adult tickets are about 600 JPY, with reduced rates for students and seniors and lower prices for high school and younger children; check the official site for exact current fares. The Tokyo Museum Grutto Pass sometimes covers the museum and can save money if visiting several museums, so compare before buying.
Recommended for
History buffs, Families with children, Photography enthusiasts, Architecture and model lovers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Fatos rápidos: Step into a hulking, elevated warehouse and find life-size models, recreated merchant streets, and a full-scale wooden bridge that feels like a movie set come alive. More than 10,000 artifacts are arranged across several floors, with interactive exhibits, dioramas and short theater pieces that bring smells, sounds and the rhythm of city life to the forefront.
Destaques: A 1:1 replica of the Nihonbashi bridge dominates the central gallery, painted clouds above and lacquered railings under your hands while surrounding dioramas recreate market cries and the smell of roasted tea. Upstairs a small stage runs three daily performances using hand-operated puppets and period music, a local practice that fills the air with the clack of wooden geta and surprised laughter.
Insider tips
- Arrive at opening to explore the recreated Edo street before guided groups arrive.
- Head to the oversized model of Nihonbashi and the upper-floor galleries first for better photo angles.
- Wear comfortable shoes and layers, exhibits spread across multiple floors and some rooms are air-conditioned.
- Pick up an English audio guide at the desk or use the museum app to get clearer context for the dioramas.
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