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.

Wednesday 2 November 2022

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Details

Address:: 3-7-1 Sakuracho, Koganei-shi; Tokyo

Contact:: View Website; 042 388 3300

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

Japanese Tile: A Century of Beauty and Utility

Until 20 Aug 2023

Co-curated by Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, INAX Live Museum, and Tajimi City Mosaic Tile Museum, this exhibition showcases approximately 4,000 tiles, offering insights into their history and the influence they had on art and architecture. Tile art, the origins of which can be traced back to ancient Egypt, is a long-established medium recognised for its durability and ease of cleaning. In Japan, tiles have been a staple in our living spaces since the early 1920s. Reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities and technological advancements of each era, each tile tells a unique story, providing a fresh perspective on architectural and artistic history.

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