Top Things to do in Sumida
What to do and see in Sumida, Kanto: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Sumida, Japan including Edo-Tokyo Museum, Battledore Museum, Sumida Housing Center Wooden Building Museum, Tobu Museum, Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum, Tobacco & Salt Museum, Honjo Bosaikan, The Sumida Hokusai Museum, NTT Docomo History Square, Ryogoku Fire Works Museum.
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1. Edo-Tokyo Museum
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4.5 based on 2,176 reviews
The Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum opened its doors in March 1993 as a space to reflect on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo and envision the city and life of the future. Housed in a unique building modeled after an elevated-floor type warehouse, the museum has been a landmark and popular tourist attraction in Tokyo since its opening. The permanent exhibition, showcasing original objects and replicas, offers visitors a journey through the 400-year history of Edo-Tokyo since Tokugawa Ieyasu entered Edo. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum holds special exhibitions at the first floor gallery five to six times a year and carries out various other events, including lectures and workshops on the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo. ※As part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Edo Tokyo Museum will suspend or cancel museum-organized exhibitions and other events from April 25 (Sun) to May 31 (Tue).
Reviewed By stephanied623 - Milwaukee, United States
When we went, we chose a Saturday to see the live re-enactment of Edo-period music and dance. (Found those details on Peatix) and we were not disappointed! So beautiful! The museum itself was also very impressive. Loved the Bridge and Home Replicas, a few interactive exhibits to touch and try, and the audio guide fits on one ear and starts talking about the exhibit you are near by tapping it to the sign or walking near. Very wonderful sights and experiences here. Beautiful views and explanations and simply an amazing museum all around!
2. Battledore Museum
3. Sumida Housing Center Wooden Building Museum
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Tobu Museum
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4.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By alnmcox - London, United Kingdom
This was great especially on a rainy day. We caught the 39 bus which stops two minutes away. It is 200 yen to enter. We were there a couple of hours. There are lots of interactive exhibits. The signs are in Japanese but have QR codes for the English. We didn’t bother because we could see what the items were. Overall a very fun museum.
5. Kanto Earthquake Memorial Museum
6. Tobacco & Salt Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By KC930
Could have spent 2 hours here if I had the time to look at everything carefully. Was even better than expected after reading all the positive reviews here. Apart from the salt section and the tobacco section, when I went there was an exhibition on tobacco advertisement posters from the past - very interesting to look at and the explanations were entertaining to read. For the permanent exhibitions (salt section and tobacco section), there is an excellent audio guide in various languages. You can either use smartphone or if you didn't bring your headphones like me you can rent an audio guide at the counter for free (pay 1000yen deposit). Staff were friendly and helpful. And can't believe admission is just 100yen! I would've happily paid more given all the thought, research, design and preparation that must've gone into this museum!
7. Honjo Bosaikan
8. The Sumida Hokusai Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 261 reviews
The Sumida Hokusai Museum aims to share its passion for Hokusai with the rest of the world. Discover one of the world’s most famous artists and his ukiyo-e masterpieces, including lost renovated works, a reconstruction of his studio, and the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, featuring the world famous Great Wave Off Kanagawa. Opening Hours Monday – Closed Tuesday – Sunday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours Fee: ¥400 (discounts and free admission available when applicable)
Reviewed By adrianw818 - Surbiton, United Kingdom
Whilst staying in Tokyo and after visiting the EDO - Tokyo Museum we discovered nearby this new building devoted to Hokusai the acclaimed and influential 17th Century Artist . It has only been open a year or so and as a result it isn’t in most of the guide books to Japan or Tokyo yet . A very modern designed architecturally arresting building it contains a state of the art celebration of the life and work of Hokusai ( who resided for much of his life in various houses in the Sumida River area adjacent to the museum ) with many examples of his wood block prints and illustrations and even a recreation of his studio with subtly animated versions of the artist and his daughter There is also a temporary exhibition space which at this time had a great exhibition of the famous contemporary Manga artist ... who was influenced by Hokusai and in a witty homage incorporated one of his most famous characters into “reimagined “ versions of Hokusai paintings . The museum also has a small but excellent well stocked gift shop with books / post cards t shirts etc . There is a admission charge with an extra fee to visit the temporary exhibition space . So this was not only a pleasant surprise but a really charming informative and extremely well done visitor experience that will fascinate anyone with remotest interest in Japanese art .And certainly worth adding on to any itinerary in Tokyo .
9. NTT Docomo History Square
10. Ryogoku Fire Works Museum
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