Researched guide · Checked on Oct 20, 2026
The Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku tells the story of Tokyo from the Edo period to today, with full-scale reconstructions and detailed models of the old city. After a long renovation, it reopened on March 31, 2026. Here are the hours, prices and what to know before you go.
Quick answer
Reopened: March 31, 2026, after closing in April 2022 for renovation.
Permanent exhibition: ¥800 for adults. Junior high school students and younger are free.
Hours: 9:30–17:30 (Saturdays until 19:30). Closed on Mondays (or the next weekday when Monday is a holiday) and over New Year.
What you can see
The permanent exhibition fills about 9,000 square meters on the 5th and 6th floors. It has three sections: the Edo Zone, the Tokyo Zone and a feature exhibition gallery. Full-scale reconstructions, detailed scale models of historic streets and everyday objects show how people lived in the city from the Edo period to modern Tokyo.
The museum is on Bloomberg Connects, a free digital guide app, which is useful for visitors who do not read Japanese.
Hours
| Open | 9:30–17:30 (Saturdays 9:30–19:30). Last admission 30 minutes before closing. |
| Late opening | Until 20:00 on Fridays November 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2026 |
| Closed | Mondays (when Monday is a national holiday, the following weekday) and the year-end and New Year holidays |
Tickets and prices
| Permanent exhibition | Individual | Group (20+) |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | ¥800 | ¥640 |
| Ages 65 and over | ¥400 | ¥320 |
| University students | ¥480 | ¥380 |
| High school students | ¥300 | ¥240 |
| Junior high school students and younger | Free | Free |
Students need to show a student ID, and visitors aged 65 and over need ID showing their age. Tickets cannot be refunded or changed.
- Online: the museum’s online ticket site (Webket) accepts Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express and PayPay.
- On the day: at the ticket counter on the 1st floor, by cash, transport IC card (such as Suica), credit card, electronic money or QR code payment.
Special exhibitions
Special exhibitions in the 1st-floor gallery need a separate ticket. From September 15 to November 8, 2026, the special exhibition is BROTHERS IN ARMS, linked to NHK’s historical drama: ¥2,100 for adults, or ¥2,740 with the permanent exhibition. The next one, on the painter Maruyama Okyo, runs from November 28, 2026 to January 24, 2027. Check the official site for prices.
How to get there
| Station | Line | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Ryogoku (Exit A3/A4) | Toei Oedo Line | 1 min |
| Ryogoku (West Exit) | JR Sobu Line | 3 min |
The address is 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku. The museum is next to the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena. See our Ryogoku guide and sumo guide for the area.
FAQ
When did the Edo-Tokyo Museum reopen?
On March 31, 2026, after closing for renovation in April 2022.
How much is the Edo-Tokyo Museum?
The permanent exhibition is ¥800 for adults. Junior high school students and younger are free. Special exhibitions cost extra.
When is the Edo-Tokyo Museum closed?
On Mondays (or the next weekday if Monday is a national holiday) and over the New Year holidays.
How do I get to the Edo-Tokyo Museum?
It is a 1-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line, or 3 minutes from the West Exit of JR Ryogoku Station.
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Sources
Hours, prices and access come from the official Edo-Tokyo Museum website, and the reopening date from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (checked October 20, 2026). Please check before you go.
