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Edo Tokyo Museum(江戸東京博物館)

えどとうきょうはくぶつかん Edo-Tokyo Museum

Edo Tokyo Museum(江戸東京博物館)

Photo: 佐藤晃一 / Public domain / Source

A raised structure like a storehouse on stilts, showing the city's memory at full scale, including a life-size Nihonbashi; after about four years of major renovation, it reopened on March 31, 2026.

TypeMuseum
GenreArchitecture / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / townSumida
Area in the prefectureJoto

FAQ

Where is Edo-Tokyo Museum?
It is in Sumida, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. It is a museum.
What can I see at Edo-Tokyo Museum?
A vast raised structure by Kiyonori Kikutake, rebuilding Edo's Nihonbashi at full size; closed for major renovation. The focus is architecture, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Edo-Tokyo Museum established?
It dates from 1993. The building was designed by Kiyonori Kikutake.

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