Private Tour of Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

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3 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel you specified. The guide will be holding a yellow sign with the DeepExperience logo.

OR
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 5 hours (approximately)
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    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by DeepExperience

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Cancellation Policy

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

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