Shitamachi Museum, Tokyo
Many buildings scattered around the Yanaka district survived the bombings of World War II, including this former sake store built in 1910.
Many buildings scattered around the Yanaka district survived the bombings of World War II, including this former sake store built in 1910. Characteristic of Meiji-era architecture, the building now houses a small museum of sake and beer equipment.
Hours
Sun
9:30
16:30
Mon
Closed
Tue
9:30
16:30
Wed
9:30
16:30
Thu
9:30
16:30
Fri
9:30
16:30
Sat
9:30
16:30
About Shitamachi Museum
2-1 Uenokōen, 台東区 Taitō-ku, Tōkyō-to 110-0007, Japan
+81 3-3823-7451
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