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Edo-Tokyo Museum

1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo Prefecture 130-0015, Japan
+81 3-3626-9974
As featured in 3 days in Tokyo
Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Sumida
4.5 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: This fascinating museum displays artifacts and architecture that tell a tale of Tokyo's history. Exhibits include replicas of an ancient Kabuki...... more » Owner description: This fascinating museum displays artifacts and architecture that tell a tale of Tokyo's history. Exhibits include replicas of an ancient Kabuki theatre and the original Edo Castle. « less
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Wakefield, MA
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
109 helpful votes 109 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

If you are really interested in Japanese history (and I am) you might find this interesting. I did not. Alot of the signs are in Japanese so don't expect to be able to read much. There are alot of things to see though. I usually like museums, but honestly I found this one to be quite boring. More

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Toronto
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
114 helpful votes 114 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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Japan indeed has a beautiful culture going back centuries and this museum has a lot of interesting artifacts to showcase; its mainly split into two section the Edo & Tokyo sections. The Edo goes back to ancient times showcasing the daily life of ancient Japanese citizens, Business and Commerce, and a lot of interesting culture lifestyles such as a life... More

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Seattle, Washington
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

I've been to good museums in Japan. This is not one of them if you don't read Japanese. Probably 10% of the exhibits have English signage, and even the few that are signed have been abridged - you know you're missing out when the Japanese explanations are 10 lines and the English ones are just a paltry 2 lines long.... More

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Boise, Idaho
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

The permanent exhibition here is great for all ages. The dioramas pull you in and the written material in both Japanese and English. the exhibits on the great Kanto earthquake and the war are particularly good. More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

This is is one of the best museums I have ever seen. A faboules city history museum. A goog english signage and a accesible varied exhibition. The architecture is also very interesting. A good stay for a rainy day, you can spend a half day there. More

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Tokyo, Japan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

If you like learning about history and culture you'll enjoy yourself at the Edo Museum. Lots of great stuff in there and the guided tours are very informative. More

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West Hollywood, CA 90069
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

This museum is huge so allow plenty of time. The staff speaks pretty good English and the tours are very informative. There is so much to see from all periods of Japanese history in the Tokyo area. The restaurants are also excellent and the gift shops have some wonderful items. More

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Princeton NJ
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Out of the way subway ride, but a great find. Enough English signs and directions in museum to understand and appreciate. Superb exhibits, antiques and recreations of the history of Tokyo. 600 yen is worth it. More

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rochester
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

Looking at the museum from the outside you would not expect what is inside. It is a history of Tokyo with excellent models, street scenes and artifacts. It is a large museum with a lot of history to cover. English is sparce in some of the exhibits but there are flyers and aids to help. Kind of place you will... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

You can learn everything there is to know about Tokyo here. More

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