Aug 30, 2016 - 1 min read

Edo Tokyo Museum - History Alive!

Walk through the past and experience tradition

By George Popescu

Community writer

One of the many dioramas showing a town

This is a diorama of Tokyo's coast during the Edo period

The Nihombashi bridge replica is life-sized

Excellent diorama of life in a local Edo town

A real life-size palanquin used in the Edo era

Inside an average house during the Edo period

The process of making "hanpon", or woodblock books

A famous Kabuki dramatic opera

History of the courtesans during the Edo era

The beginning of the Meiji era and town streets

Real memorabilia from the early Meiji period

Inside a real modern apartment

The life-size replica of a famous Kabuki theatre

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From April 2022 until 2025 (estimated), the Edo-Tokyo Museum will be closed for major renovations. Read more

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The Edo-Tokyo Museum is a fantastic building which houses life-size replicas of buildings, machines and other historical pieces from the Edo period of history, through the Meiji era and up to modern times. You can see how people lived back then, including the way the houses and castles were built. There are also tools and various daily utensils used throughout history, some replicas and some real ones as well. Step back in time and enjoy the deep and rich cultural history of Japan for one day and you will be amazed at the speed of progress and improved quality of life. This museum is great for couples and for families and it's fun for everyone!

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 5 years ago

I plan to visit this museum as it seems interesting. I like small models of streets!

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Artem Medvedev

Artem Medvedev 8 years ago

looks interesting!

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