Step Back in Time at the Fukagawa Edo Museum
Experience Tokyo's Edo period at the Fukagawa Edo Museum, a hands-on journey through a meticulously recreated 19th-century townscape.
The Fukagawa Edo Museum offers an immersive glimpse into Tokyo's past, specifically the Fukagawa-Saga Town during the Edo period (1830-1844). This meticulously recreated townscape allows visitors to wander through traditional streets and experience the daily life of Edo-era residents.
A brief summary to Fukagawa Edo Museum
- 1 Chome-3-28 Shirakawa, Koto City, 1 Chome Shirakawa, Tokyo, 135-0021, JP
- +813-3630-8625
- Visit website
- Monday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Thursday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Friday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm
- Sunday 9:30 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's website for special exhibits, workshops, and events that offer deeper insights into Edo-period traditions.
- Combine your visit with a stroll through the nearby Kiyosumi Gardens for a relaxing contrast to the bustling Edo townscape.
- Take your shoes off to enter some of the buildings to get a better feel for the living conditions of the time.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Fukagawa Edo Museum is a short walk from Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station, which is served by the Toei Oedo Line and the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. From Exit A3, it's a 3-minute walk to the museum. A single subway fare from Ginza to Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station costs ¥190-¥210 and takes approximately 28 minutes.
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Walking
From Kiyosumi Gardens, the Fukagawa Edo Museum is about a 5-minute walk. Exit the gardens and head north. You'll find the museum a short distance away, marked by Fukagawa Edo Museum lanterns.
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