Ryogoku Fireworks Museum

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The Ryogoku Fireworks Museum is a precious place where you can experience the traditional firework culture that has continued since the Edo period.

Cultural Assets

HighlightsLearn about the history of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival
See real firework shells and launching tubes
See the costumes of firework technicians
Watch videos about fireworks
Hear stories about fireworks from the curator

Basic Information

Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Ryogoku Building 1F, 2-10-8 Ryogoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo

Access: A 3-4 minute walk from Ryogoku Station West Exit on the JR Sobu Line. It's also about a 3-4 minute walk from Ryogoku Station. The entrance is located at the back of a semi-circular dome, through a passage between a building and a parking lot. Show route

Op.Hours: Thursday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Friday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cld.Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Fee: Free

INFO: The building isn't very large; you can comfortably see everything in about 15 minutes. However, if you spend time chatting with the curator, your visit might last a little longer.

HP: http://visit-sumida.jp/spot/6036/

Overview

The Ryogoku Fireworks Museum opened in Ryogoku, the birthplace of the Sumida River Fireworks Festival and the origin of Japan's summer fireworks displays, with the cooperation of the Japan Pyrotechnics Association and other related parties. Through exhibits on the history and technology of Japanese fireworks, you can gain a deep understanding of firework culture and techniques. While the museum isn't very large, you can enjoy watching firework-related videos and hearing stories about fireworks from the friendly and helpful curator, who is happy to provide explanations.

Ryogoku Fireworks Museum

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