1. 江戸東京たてもの園
    Photo: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
  2. 江戸東京たてもの園
    Photo: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
  3. 江戸東京たてもの園
    Photo: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
  4. 江戸東京たてもの園
    Photo: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
  5. 江戸東京たてもの園
    Photo: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
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  • Koganei

Edo-Tokyo Open-Air Architectural Museum

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Time Out says

Tokyo’s facade may be in a never-ending cycle of renewal, but its architectural heritage is well preserved in an unexpectedly rich hoard of buildings at this picturesque branch of the Edo-Tokyo Museum. As well as swanky private residences and quaint old town shops, there’s a host of one-offs, such as an ornate bathhouse and a mausoleum built for a shogun’s wife. Even the visitors’ centre once served as a ceremonial pavilion in front of the Imperial Palace. Be prepared for lots of slipping in and out of shoes if you want to visit the interiors.

Details

Address
3-7-1 Sakuracho, Koganei-shi
Tokyo
Transport:
Musashi-Koganei Station (Chuo line), north exit then any bus from bus stops 2 or 3 to Koganei Koen Nishiguchi
Price:
¥400, university students ¥320, junior high and high school students ¥200, free for younger children and junior high and high school students who live or attend school in Tokyo
Opening hours:
Apr-Sep 9.30am-5.30pm (last entry 5pm), Oct-Mar 9.30am-4.30pm, closed Mon (Tue if Mon is hols)

What’s on

Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony

A large-scale tea ceremony where even those who aren’t familiar with the custom are welcome to participate. The event will be held at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum on Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20, and the weekend after at the Hamarikyu Gardens on October 26 and 27. There are different tea ceremonies held between 10am and 4.15pm, and sessions cost ¥800 per person (¥500 for the children’s session). While the indoor tea ceremony in Japanese is already booked out, the English sessions can be booked at the venue on the day itself.  Aside from the tea ceremonies, you’ll find plenty of other cultural programmes including live performances of daikagura (ceremonial dance), kendama, gagaku (Japanese classical music), and more at the Hamarikyu Gardens venue. Check the website to see what’s on at each venue. Entrance to the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is free during the event.

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