What to know
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (江戸東京たてもの園, Edo Tōkyō Tatemono-en) is an open-air museum in Tokyo's western suburbs, showcasing historic buildings from the Tokyo area. These structures were relocated or reconstructed here to preserve architectural heritage largely lost to fires, earthquakes, wars, and urban redevelopment.
Most buildings date from the Meiji Period (1868–1912) or later, including a politician's elegant former residence, a farmhouse, a public bathhouse, various shops, and a police box. The museum is a branch of the excellent Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku.
The open-air museum sits in the western part of Koganei Park, Koganei City, about 25 minutes west of Shinjuku Station by train. From Shinjuku, take the Seibu Shinjuku Line to Hana-Koganei Station (290 yen) or the JR Chuo Line to Musashi-Koganei Station (320 yen). From either station, it's a 5–10 minute bus ride or a 15–30 minute walk.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:30 to 17:30 (until 16:30 from October to March)
- Closed
- Mondays (or following day if Monday is a national holiday)
- Admission
- 400 yen (~$2.56)
- English name
- Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
- Original name
- Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum
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