Attractions in Fukagawa, a historical town in Tokyo
Have you ever watched Jidaigeki?
Jidaigeki is a film genre that depicts Japanese history. Many funny or human dramas of Jidaigeki set in the old Tokyo take place in specific towns of Tokyo, such as Fukagawa. In Fukagawa town, you will discover two attractions that offer an experience reminiscent of old Tokyo, similar to Jidaigeki dramas.
Fukagawa Edo Museum (Fukagawa Edo Shiryou-Kan)
Fukagawa, a town with a rich history dating back to the Edo period (1603 - 1868), is home to the unique museum FUKAGAWA EDO MUSEUM (Fukagawa Edo Shiryou-Kan). This museum showcases people's everyday living in old Tokyo, and visitors can explore exhibits that recreate the townscape of Fukagawa, resembling a movie set from a Jidaigeki film.
Visitors can enter the exhibited houses and even open drawers to see kimono clothing or household items inside.
Kiyosumi Garden (Kiyosumi-teien garden)
Kiyosumi-teien, or Kiyosumi Garden, is located near the Fukagawa Edo Museum. This expansive garden showcases beautiful traditional Japanese landscape artistry. Visitors are invited to stroll along its tranquil pathways, where meticulously arranged rocks and vegetation around the pond create a harmonious environment.
Kiyosumi Garden is about a 3-minute walk from Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Subway Station on the Oedo Line (Station number E14 or Z11). From Kiyosumi Garden to the Fukagawa Edo Museum is about a 5-minute walk.
Fukagawa Edo Museum (Fukagawa Edo Shiryou-Kan)
1-3-28 Shirakawa Kouto-ku, Tokyo
Open: 9:30 am-17:00 pm (5:00pm)
Admission time ends at 16:30 pm (4:30pm)
Closed: The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
(If the Monday falls on a holiday, it's closed on the next day.)
Closed: At the end/beginning of the year. Dec 29 - Jan 1
Admission Fee: 400 Yen.
https://www.kcf.or.jp/fukagawa/
Kiyosumi Garden (Kiyosumi-teien Garden)
3-3-9 Kiyosumi Kouto-ku, Tokyo
Open: 9:00 am -17:00 pm (5:00 pm)
Admission time ends at 16:30 pm (4:30pm)
Closed: At the end of the year. Dec 29 - Jan 1
Admission Fee: 150 Yen
https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/teien/en/kiyosumi/
