Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopens After Major Renovation
The Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku reopened on March 31, 2026, after being closed for approximately four years. Updated facilities, interactive displays and multilingual digital guidance were added while major permanent-exhibition landmarks were retained.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum reopened in Tokyo's Ryogoku district on March 31, 2026. It had been closed since April 2022 for its first major renovation since opening in 1993.
Work included updates to ageing air-conditioning, waterproofing, interior and exterior finishes, lighting and other building systems. Energy-saving equipment, LED lighting and solar-power facilities were also introduced.
The permanent exhibition continues to explain the development of Edo and modern Tokyo through large-scale models, reconstructed buildings and historical objects. Familiar features such as the Nihonbashi model and Nakamura-za theatre remain central to the visitor experience, with some reconstructed spaces becoming more accessible to enter.
Multilingual information is available through smartphone QR codes in 13 languages. New digital displays and visual installations have also been added to the approach and exhibition areas.
The museum is close to Ryogoku Station and the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena. Opening hours, advance-ticket arrangements and temporary exhibitions can vary, so visitors should confirm current details on the official website.
Work included updates to ageing air-conditioning, waterproofing, interior and exterior finishes, lighting and other building systems. Energy-saving equipment, LED lighting and solar-power facilities were also introduced.
The permanent exhibition continues to explain the development of Edo and modern Tokyo through large-scale models, reconstructed buildings and historical objects. Familiar features such as the Nihonbashi model and Nakamura-za theatre remain central to the visitor experience, with some reconstructed spaces becoming more accessible to enter.
Multilingual information is available through smartphone QR codes in 13 languages. New digital displays and visual installations have also been added to the approach and exhibition areas.
The museum is close to Ryogoku Station and the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena. Opening hours, advance-ticket arrangements and temporary exhibitions can vary, so visitors should confirm current details on the official website.
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
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