The Edo-Tokyo Museum opened in 1993 to serve as a place to showcase the culture and history of Edo-Tokyo as well as visualize the life and city of the future. A popular landmark and tourist attraction, the museum is housed in a one-of-a-kind building designed to emulate an elevated-floor warehouse. The museum features a permanent exhibition that displays original objects as well as replicas, giving guests the chance to explore the history of more than 400 years of Edo-Tokyo history. They also feature five to six special exhibitions each year and host various events, workshops, and lectures throughout the year.

1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, 130-0015, Japan, Phone: 81-03-36-26-99-74

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