Showa-kan (National Showa Memorial Museum)
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.
Spot details
- Address
- Tokyo Chiyoda-ku Kudanminami 1-6-16F-7F Map
- Phone
- 0332222577
- Hours
- 10:00-17:30(Latest entry17:00)
- Closed
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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.
For details, please visit our website. Please check. - Fees
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[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
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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
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[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
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- Interesting Museum showing what life was like for the Japanese during and after WW2
- 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...
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- Small and ordinary
- 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...
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- Personal and touching look at history
- 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...
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