Private Tour of Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

5.0 (1 reviews) Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
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Duration3h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step back in time on a private guided tour of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum and discover how Japanese homes and lifestyles evolved from the Edo period to modern day.

Choose between hotel pickup or meeting your guide at the museum’s entrance before traveling by train and bus like a local.

Explore Edo-period residences like the Yoshino and Tsunashima homes, then see the shift to Western-influenced and hybrid architecture at places like the De Lalande and Mitsui Hachiroemon Residences.

Visit the Takahashi Korekiyo Residence and learn about his life and the 1936 February 26 Incident. In the East Zone, stroll past old-fashioned stores and a restored bathhouse, discovering what daily life was like before modern conveniences.

Finally, explore modern-style homes and hear how housing trends have changed in Tokyo. With a private guide, enjoy a personalized and engaging journey into Japan’s architectural and cultural history.

What's included

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Admission fee for the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museu
  • Transportation fare for bus and trai

What to expect

  1. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Step into Japan’s living history at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum. Wander through relocated and restored buildings from the Edo to Showa periods, including merchant shops, samurai residences, and Western-style homes. Discover how daily life and architecture evolved over time.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide in front of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum reception (indoors). The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.

End point

Please meet your guide in front of the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum reception (indoors). The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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