5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Shinobazu Exit)
3-minute walk from Keisei Ueno Station
5-minute walk from Yushima Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
5-minute walk from Ueno Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza and Hibiya Lines
5-minute walk from Ueno-Okachimachi Station on the Toei Oedo Line
5-minute walk from Ueno-Hirokoji Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
2-minute walk from "Suijo Ongakudo-mae" bus stop on the Toei Bus "Higashi-Nishi Megurin" route
2-minute walk from "Keisei Ueno Station" bus stop on the Toei Bus "Higashi-Nishi Megurin" route Show route
Op.Hours
Closed for renovations from April 2023 to May 2025.
Cld.Days
Closed: Mondays (the following day if a national holiday falls on a Monday), Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29th to January 3rd)
Fee
Admission Fee: 300 yen for adults, 150 yen for those 65 and over, free for junior high school students and younger
The Taito City Shitamachi Folk Museum, located just next to Ueno Park, is a museum where you can experience the life and culture of Tokyo's shitamachi from the Edo period to the mid-Showa period through precious materials and models.
On the first floor, you can see a diorama recreating the townscape of that time, as well as everyday household items that were actually used, offering a glimpse into the lives of shitamachi residents. For example, there's a recreated back alley with a shared well, long houses lined with shops like dagashiya (candy stores) and doutsuboya (copperware shops), and a typical merchant's house from that era, a flower-thong manufacturing and wholesale shop.
These exhibits not only vividly portray the daily lives of the time but also include items that visitors can touch and interact with, allowing for a deeper understanding of their lives.
The second floor features exhibits recreating life in the 1950s and 60s, along with a corner where you can try out old-fashioned games. This provides a nostalgic experience and allows visitors to connect with the lifestyles of the past. Here you'll find displays like old telephone booths, rickshaws, a sento (public bathhouse) counter, and old-fashioned toys. It’s a valuable experience for adults reminiscing about their childhoods and children experiencing these games for the first time.
The special exhibition room features various themes showcasing precious materials from the Edo to Showa periods.
The Taito City Shitamachi Folk Museum is a recommended museum for history buffs, those interested in shitamachi culture, and those who enjoy a retro atmosphere.
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