Edo-Tokyo Museum / Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
#209πŸ›οΈ History & CivilizationTokyo, Japan

Edo-Tokyo Museum / Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Tokyo's history from Edo to today

About the museum

Designed by Kiyonori Kikutake, the Edo-Tokyo Museum tells the story of the city through models, dioramas and reconstructions. The flagship is closed for renovation, but the Open-Air Architectural Museum branch in Koganei is open.

Must-see highlights

  • β—†Replica Nihonbashi bridge
  • β—†Edo townscape model
  • β—†Open-Air Architectural Museum branch

Recognition

πŸ† Reopening 2026

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