Edo-Tokyo Museum is a cultural facility tracing the history of the capital over the past 400 years. Original artifacts and replicas are on display with English descriptions. There is a life-sized reconstruction of the old Nihombashi Bridge, as well as a section dedicated to Tokyo during World War II. Opened in 1993, the building itself is one of Tokyo’s more unique architectural structures.

Information
Location
Edo-Tokyo Museum, 1 Chome-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, 130-0015
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Getting there
Immediately outside the West Exit of Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line or Exit A3 if coming on the Toei Oedo Line.
Details
9:30-17:30 (until 19:30 on Saturdays). Closed on Mondays unless it is a public holiday.
Adults ÂĄ600, children ÂĄ300. There is an additional charge for the special exhibitions.
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