Postal Museum Japan

3.5

A museum dedicated to the postal service located on the ninth floor of the Solamachi mall in Tokyo Skytree Town. Based on the concept of connecting hearts and connecting the world, the museum displays some 330 thousand stamps, the largest collection in Japan, as well as 400 other postal service-related items and materials. The museum contains games, a theater, and numerous other interactive and hands-on exhibits. Its permanent exhibit is divided into seven parts and introduces the history of the postal service. There's also a special exhibition zone, letter lounge, and event space. Be sure to mark your visiting by dropping a letter off in the museum's Skytree-shaped postbox; your letter will be stamped with a date stamp containing a depiction of Tokyo Skytree.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Sumida-ku Oshiage 1-1-2 Tokyo Sky Tree Town/Sola Mathi 9F Map
Area: Around Tokyo Skytree Area
Phone: 0362404311
Hours: 10:00-17:30(Latest entry17:00)
Closed: Irregular holidays
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]300yen
[Elementary School Students-High School Students]150yen
*Free for those with a disability certificate and their caregivers
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (If you would like an English pamphlet, please ask at reception)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of June 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Great visit if you are in the building

Reviewed : 2020.02.27

So if you have an interest in the Japanese postal system or want to look at a huge variety of stamps from across the world then this is tour place!Some good entertainment for kids and a small gift...
Small museum, huge stamp collection

Reviewed : 2020.01.30

A small museum located on the 9th floor of the mall between SkyTree and Oshiage metro station. Not easy to find (need to switch elevators on the 8th floor) and limited English explanations but worth...
Surprisingly interesting

Reviewed : 2019.04.07

Before or after you have visited Tokyo Sky Tree observation deck, you can also walk around Postal museum. It is true that it is a small museum and many visitors may overlook it, however you can...