[Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum] On autumn nights, historical buildings will be illuminated for two days during the “Special Nighttime Opening: Autumn Foliage and Building Illumination” event!
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Press release: October 28, 2025 To Members of the Press [Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum] On autumn nights, historical buildings are illuminated with lights for two days during the “Special Nighttime Opening: Autumn Foliage and Building Illumination” event! Dates and Times | November 22nd (Sat) and 23rd (Sun/Holiday), 2025, 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Opens at 9:30 AM)
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https://www.tatemonoen.jp/event/page/2025_lightup.php [Organizers] Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) This event, held in conjunction with the deepening of autumn, will extend the opening hours of the museum. Enjoy a stroll through the museum at night, which offers a different atmosphere from the daytime, as the trees and historic buildings begin to change color and are beautifully illuminated with soft light, and the buildings are illuminated with warm lights. You can also experience the history and warmth of lighting through experiences using traditional lighting such as lanterns and gas lamps, and events where you can light a fire in the hearth of a private home or the fireplace of a Western-style building.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/38211/934/38211-934-2d18f6bf4ad954f23b86ebf956de9d18-2227×1484.jpg House in Denenchofu (Okawa Residence) ������Lighting the hearth in a private home｜Lighting a fire in the hearth of the Tsunashima family home. ������Warm Up by the Fireplace | Light a fire in the fireplace at De Lalande Mansion. ������Check Out the Gas Lamps | The restored gas lamps in the Tailor’s Shop will be lit for a special period. ������The Warmth of a Public Bath | The “Kodomo-yu” (men’s) bathtub will be filled with water and the bathroom will be lit up (bathing is not permitted). ������Old-fashioned Lighting Display | Guests can experience the brightness of lanterns and kerosene lamps at Mantoku Ryokan, and old-fashioned lighting tools such as hyosoku lamps will be on display. ������Exhibition of Paper-Cut Building
Patterns｜Silhouettes of various patterns appear in the windows facing Yamanote-dori. ������Craft Paper-Cut Building Patterns | *Sign language interpretation included/Make paper cutouts of patterns found on the park’s buildings and use them to make lanterns (11/22 only, limited seating available). ������Enjoy Shadow Plays in a Private Home | *Sign language interpretation available / Enjoy a story told through projected paper cuttings (11/23 only, limited seating available). ������Path of Bamboo Lanterns | A row of bamboo lanterns decorated with traditional Japanese patterns and seasonal designs.
������Reflection of Maple Leaves | Enjoy the trees reflected on the reflectors on the second floor of the Takahashi Korekiyo Residence along with the view of the garden. ������Candle Night | Approximately 1,000 candles will flicker magically. ������Food Truck Stalls | Stalls offering hot drinks and light meals will be set up. Exhibition of Paper-Cut Building Patterns
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/38211/934/38211-934-c8feeda95e47ac47824e08bb5eb74911-1843×1228.jpg Shitamachi Nakadori Street lined with shops
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/38211/934/38211-934-0d8bdf871249718b568484422568b4a1-2227×1484.jpg Let’s Watch Gaslight About Online Tickets We recommend purchasing online tickets (advance reservation for a specified date) to visit during events. For advance reservations, please visit our official website. Please note that you may have to wait to enter during busy periods. As the park is expected to be crowded around sunset, we recommend that you visit early. Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum Opened in March 1993 as a branch of the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo. This open-air museum relocates, restores, preserves, and exhibits 30 historical buildings of great cultural value that were built between the Edo period and the mid-Showa period and are difficult to preserve on-site. Official website |
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