Koto Basho Memorial Hall

Name: Koto Basho Memorial Hall
Telephone: 0336311448

3.5

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Koto-ku Tokiwa 1-6-3 Map
Area: Fukagawa / Kiyosumi Area
Phone: 0336311448
Hours: [Opening Hours]9:30-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: [Closed day]The 2nd and 4th Monday of the month (or the following day if the day falls on a national holiday), year-end and New Year's holidays
*Temporary closure during installation inspections and exhibition changes.
Fees: [Admission fee to view]Adults200yen, Elementary and Junior High School Students50yen
Parking Lot: Available(2spaces)
Credit Card: Available (Only tickets (admission fee) are available.)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available (Koto Ward Free Wi-Fi)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: You can enter the building (as there is no elevator, you will be guided by electric chair)
Infant friendly: Admission allowed

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Reviewed : 2017.05.06

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