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SUMIDA HERITAGE MUSEUM
Zip Code 131-0033
Prefecture Tokyo
Address 2-3-5, Mukojima, Sumida-ku
Telephone 03-5619-7033
FAX N/A
E-mail N/A
URL http://www.city.sumida.tokyo.jp/~kyoudobunka/e-home.htm
Reservations Not required (Required for a Guide Tour)
Available Languages Only Japanese
Prepared for foreigners pamphlet ; N/A
Guide Book ; N/A
Video Tape ; N/A
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Comment The Sumida Heritage Museum introduces and preserves the history, traditions and culture of Sumida through pictures, panels, miniature models and documents.

The first floor focuses on the history of Sumida and pays tribute to some of its many prominent authors and poets.

The Sumida-gawa River sets the theme of the second floor highlighted by the legend of Umewaka and images of regattas on the river.

The third floor offers an open exhibition space featuring various themes throughout the year.

Here also local craftsmen come to demonstrate their crafts.
Access Subway Toei Asakusa Line Honjo-azumabashi Station - 8 minutes' walk.
Tobu Line Narihirabashi Station - 7 minutes' walk.
Hours 9:00-17:00
Guide Tour; 60 minutes
Closed Monday, 4th Tuesday of the month
Admission Fee
Admission Fee Adult 100yen
College Student 100yen
Senior High School Student 100yen
Junior High School Student 100yen
Elementary School Student free
Child (6-year under) free
Group Discount 20% for a group of 20 persons
Other discount -
Restaurant N/A
Parking Capacity N/A
Parking Capacity
(for Sightseeing Bus)
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** Fees and business hours are subject to alteration. Please call the individual facility to confirm before visiting.