Private Tour

Private Tour of Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

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.

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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

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What To Expect

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

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 Included