Shitamachi Museum
Townscape of Tokyo 100 Years Ago
The great Kanto earthquake that happened in 1923 has completely changed the city of Tokyo. You can see what the city looked like approximately 100 years ago, which is not imaginable in present day Tokyo. Stores and residences are densely reconstructed, where visitors can walk between the alleys.
Experience Old Toys and Games
You can experience the toys that Japanese children used to play with back in the day. Many of them are made of wood and have a simple design, in accordance with the times. You could rediscover the inner child in you by trying them out, it's more fun than you might think.
History Exhibit of Ueno and Asakusa
This exhibit introduces how the Ueno and Asakusa areas changed over time, with photographs, models and clothing. This area is known to be where Japan's modernization happened very quickly, which consequently put a lot of burden on its people. The references are worth having a good look at.
Townscape of Tokyo 100 Years Ago
The great Kanto earthquake that happened in 1923 has completely changed the city of Tokyo. You can see what the city looked like approximately 100 years ago, which is not imaginable in present day Tokyo. Stores and residences are densely reconstructed, where visitors can walk between the alleys.
Experience Old Toys and Games
You can experience the toys that Japanese children used to play with back in the day. Many of them are made of wood and have a simple design, in accordance with the times. You could rediscover the inner child in you by trying them out, it's more fun than you might think.
History Exhibit of Ueno and Asakusa
This exhibit introduces how the Ueno and Asakusa areas changed over time, with photographs, models and clothing. This area is known to be where Japan's modernization happened very quickly, which consequently put a lot of burden on its people. The references are worth having a good look at.
