The Edo-Tokyo Museum (EDOHAKU) has been closed for renovation since 2022.
(What kind of place is Edohaku? Click here)
The big reopening is coming in spring 2026!
Fun content is rolling out as we count down to the grand come back
let’s celebrate together!
Get ready for an event that brings the fun of Edo closer than ever!
People in the Edo period created a new culture and lived a
lively and productive life, even without electricity. It’s
interesting to note that such a culture and way of life is
perfectly compatible with the daily and enjoyable world we
live in today. The Edo-Tokyo Museum is full of information
that will give you a glimpse into the stories of the Edo period.
Let's take a look at some of the stories.
Try your luck with 5 questions about Edo!
Need help? The Edo fun facts
above have all the clues!
Where were sumo matches
initially held
in the Edo period?
Which part of the kimono was
it popular to flip it
around to show the pattern?
Which ukiyo-e
(woodblock prints) is known
worldwide as "The Great Wave"?
In the Edo period,
about how much did a
bowl of Soba noodle cost?