Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum

Tokyo

Visual & Performing Arts

# Art

# Museum

# Ukiyo-e

# Samurai

# Shogun

The white, elevated structure of the Edo-Tokyo Museum on a sunny day, resembling an ancient warehouse or a bridge, against a blue sky.

The monumental Edo-Tokyo Museum building at dusk, viewed head-on from the plaza below, illuminated from underneath.

Angled view of the massive, cantilevered Edo-Tokyo Museum building lit up at night against a dark blue sky.

Key Points

The museum where you can experience the history of the city of Edo and the lives of the people who lived there
Discover the lively spirit of the common people who sparked the amazing culture of Edo
Designed by internationally acclaimed architect KIKUTAKE Kiyonori

The Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum, located in the Ryōgoku district of Sumida-ku, Tokyo, chronicles approximately 400 years of the city’s history and culture. Opened in March 1993, its mission is to preserve the heritage of Edo, the city founded by TOKUGAWA Ieyasu, and trace its evolution into modern-day Tokyo.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum allows you to experience the charm of Edo, which was the governmental and cultural hub throughout the Edo period. Not only can you learn about the city’s history, but you can also explore the daily lives and spirits of its residents. Understanding the features of Edo and its residents through the displays allows you to experience the mercantile culture that laid the groundwork for vibrant art forms such as ukiyo-e and kabuki.
Designed by architect KIKUTAKE Kiyonori, the museum’s building is a unique and unmissable landmark in its own right. Nearby, you can also experience facilities that preserve culture passed down from the Edo period, such as the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, which hosts sumo matches during designated months. We highly recommend visiting these spots together.
＊Please note, the museum is currently closed for major facility renovations and is scheduled to reopen March 31, 2026.

Information

Spot information including address, access, and website
Address	1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Access from Tokyo	(1) From Tokyo Station, walk to Otemachi Sta. (approx. 3 minutes). (2) At Otemachi Sta., take the Tozai Line Local to Monzen-nakacho Station (approx. 6 min). (3) At Monzen-nakacho Station, transfer to the Oedo Line Local to Ryogoku Sta. (approx. 6 min). (4) From Ryogoku Sta., walk to the Edo-Tokyo Museum (approx. 1 minute). Show route from Tokyo Station