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Edo-Tokyo Museum

江戸東京博物館

Ryogoku · near Ryogoku Station (Toei Oedo Line A3/A4; JR Sobu Line)

Sumida's landmark museum of Tokyo history reopened on 31 March 2026 after an approximately four-year renovation, with new immersive projection-mapping staging and walk-in reconstructions. A perennial family favourite next to the Kokugikan.

Why children love it: Life-size old Edo streets, a full-scale Nihonbashi bridge, kabuki theatre and hands-on Edo-life exhibits — like walking into old Tokyo.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17), Adults
Time to allow
2h
Price
Permanent exhibition adult 800 yen (raised from 600 at reopening); children's/student rates apply
Booking
Usually walk-in
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok
Confidence
Well-corroborated

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Editor’s note: Post-renewal opening hours, closed days and full child pricing were not captured in this research — confirm on the official site before visiting.