Shinjuku historical museum

Shinjuku historical museum

新宿歴史博物館

● Address : 22 Saneicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0008
〒160-0008　東京都新宿区三栄町22番地 
● Transportation : Yotsuya (JR, Marunouchi Line & Namboku Line) exit 2 - Yotsuya-sanchome (Marunouchi Line) exit 4 - Akebonobashi (Shinjuku Line) exit A4 
● Web : http://www.regasu-shinjuku.or.jp/rekihaku/
● Entry fees : general exhibitions for adults 300￥ - students 100￥
500￥ for special exhibitions + general exhibition combined ticket
● Hours : from 9:30 to 17:30 (last entry 17:00)
Closed every 2nd and 4th monday of the month
Closed on may 12th
Closed from december 29 to january 3rd.

☆ A bit apart from Shinjuku's crazy heart, in a pleasant and quite surrounding, you will find the Shinjuku Historical Museum. This local museum will tell you the story of one of Tokyo main district from prehistory to nowadays. Through the story of shinjuku you'll have a glimpse of history of Japan.
You can even take a picture with (or in) a reconstructions of an Edo-period shop, in an old train car or in a traditionnal japanese house of the beginning of the 20th century.

You will be offered a pamphlet in english (or korean, or chinese) at the entry of the museum to navigate through the display case . The plates of the permanent exhibition are also in english.

★ You might have found the Edo-Tokyo museum on your Tourist guide books. Save yourself 300￥and wandering around time and go straight to Shinjuku Historical Museum. You can have a clearer sum up of the informations in a less crowded place. I've been delighted by this small museum and the welcoming helpfull employees are sure appreciated.
★ 8/10

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