Showa-kan (National Showa Memorial Museum)

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A museum where visitors can learn about the hardships and daily life of everyday Japanese citizens during and after WWII, since it first opened in 1999, more than 5.3 million people have visited the National Showa Memorial Museum. Since 2015, admission to the museum's regular exhibits has been free for elementary and junior high school students. Children can have fun while learning through videos, hands-on exhibits, and exploration.

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Showa-kan (National Showa Memorial Museum)

Address: Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kudanminami 1-6-16F-7F Map
Area: Imperial Palace / Marunouchi Area
Phone: 0332222577
Hours: 10:00-17:30(Latest entry17:00)
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays or substitute public holidays), New Year's Holiday (12/28-1/4)
* Due to exchange of materials, only the permanent exhibition room is closed Sunday.
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Fees: [Admission fee] Free

[Permanent exhibition room]
[Adult] 300yen
[Up to Junior high school student] Free
* 1-5F Free, 6th and 7th floors are Charge
Parking Lot: Available(64spaces)
※Only regular passenger cars as it is a mechanical parking lot. Wagon cars Not available.
※Vehicles restrictions such as size and weightAvailable
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (Exhibition Guide Smartphone App *Pocket Curator)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Interesting Museum showing what life was like for the Japanese during and after WW2

Reviewed : 2019.06.06

I found it very interesting, and was grateful for the English audio guide. One of the men at the museum explained a lot of exhibits to me. I think it would attract more tourists if there was more...
Small and ordinary

Reviewed : 2019.01.01

This museum focuses on civilian life in Japan during WWII and the immediate aftermath. The English audio guide is essential as there is no text displayed in any language alongside the exhibits...
Personal and touching look at history

Reviewed : 2018.04.27

This museum is funded and run by the families who lost loved ones during WWII and the dedication shows. I strongly recommend getting the English audio guide (included in the price of admission) if...