Easy to find, as it is just on the Southern edge of Ueno Park. A fascinating look at old Tokyo and how people used to live and work. I would definately recommend doing the guided tour with the english-speaking guide (although there is a small admission charge, this tour is free). This museum is a great way too invest an... More

The museum has interesting mock-ups of houses from the Edo period on the ground floor (1F), so you get an real idea of how people lived in the suburbs of Tokyo in olden days. Upstairs (2F) has a collection of traditional toys, various household items etc. that's also charming and quite interesting. "Shitamachi", by the way, literally translates as "downtown",... More

A delightful museum on the edge of Ueno park looking at life in "down town" Tokyo as lived until relatively recently. Realistic displays of how rooms would have looked and various interactive exhibits. Friendly staff who spoke English and a good English leaflet. More

This was a mildly entertaining but small museum south of the park. Downstairs had several (life sized?) mockups of houses and shops of a “bygone era” (I’d like to tell you exactly when but the leaflet accompanying my ticket made no claims to dates and the photos used as a backdrop could have been anytime from the 1950′s upwards, so... More

We enjoyed this little museum. we had a terrific guide who spoke in English and explained about life in japan in Edo period. It was great as we were staying in the area and when we then went into shops we understood what we were seeing and how business still carries on some of the old traditions in this area.... More

The Shitamachi Museum is a charming little museum next to the Shinobazu Pond. I have visited this museum several times over the years and it consistently offers a welcome respite from the often frenzied larger museums. Every visit except one, there has been a very friendly English speaking docent available who gladly walks you through the museum, sharing interesting tidbits... More