The Edo-Tokyo Museum (江 戸 æ±äº¬ åšç‰©é¤¨ Edo TÅkyÅ Hakubutsukan) is a museum of the history of Tokyo during the Edo period.
It was founded in 1993.
The main features of the permanent exhibitions are the life-size reproduction of the Nihonbashi, which was the bridge that led to Edo; the Nakamuraza theater; and scale models of cities and buildings from the Edo, Meiji and ShÅwa periods.
The museum is adjacent to the RyÅgoku Kokugikan. It was designed by Kiyonori Kikutake. The distinctive elevated form of the museum building is modeled after an old kurazukuri-style warehouse.
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is a branch of the Edo-Tokyo Museum.
At the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum "Edo-Tokyo" for a journey back in time: Tokyo has not always been the futuristic megalopolis it is today.
Before being baptized "Tokyo" in 1869, the city was called Edo and the Edo-Tokyo Museum presents its fascinating history by reconstructing life at the time, even with life-size elements.
Particularly impressive is the life-size reconstruction of the Nihombashi bridge, from which in ancient times one reached Edo; the numerous reconstructed buildings are also very interesting, including a 'nagaya' house which really gives an idea of ​​how people lived in the Edo period.
The museum is also full of both original and reproduced objects and some can even be touched.
For young and old alike, the Edo-Tokyo Museum is an excellent opportunity to discover everyday life in Edo times.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Address: 1 Chome-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015
Phone: +81 3 3626 9974
Site:
http://www.edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/Location inserted by
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