Children’s Day Event

Children’s Day Event

We will be holding many different events unique to the museum, where children and parents can enjoy nostalgic games and experiences.
Have a lot of fun at the museum filled with spring greenery during
Golden Week!

Sat., May 4 and Sun., May 5.
Click here for our limited admission discount coupon

Carp Streamer
Exhibition

Time:
Tuesday, April 23 to Monday, May 6(public holiday)
Location:
East Square
鯉のぼり

Shitamachi Shopping Street Errand Game

Time:
10:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
*Reception until 3:00 P.M.
Location：
Shitamachi-naka street and more

Search for the items on the errand note, and go shopping in the Shitamachi shopping street. Can you do the job by yourself?

下町商店街おつかいゲーム

Paper Helmet and Pinwheel-making

Time：
10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
*Ends when the materials are used up
Location：
Farmhouse of the Yoshino Family (paper helmet-making)
Farmhouse of the Tenmyo Family (pinwheel-making)

Experience nostalgic handicraft using newspaper and origami. Enjoy creating!

紙の兜・風車づくり

Papercraft Buildings

Time：
10:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
*Ends when the materials are used up
Location：
Public Bathhouse “Kodakara-yu”

Create a mini museum by painting, cutting and sticking!

たてものペーパークラフト

Held only on Saturday, May 4
*Cancelled if there is rain
Private Garden Children’s Zoo

Time：
10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
(12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.: break for the animals)
Location：
Farmhouse of the Tsunashima Family (back)

Meet animals such as rabbits, bantam chickens and chicks in the private garden!

民家のにわ こどもどうぶつえん

Held only on Sunday, May 5
*Cancelled if there is rain
Rickshaw Experience

Time：
10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Location：
Round trip from Entrance Square to Yamanote Street

Ride in a rickshaw and go around the museum’s historic buildings.

人力車体験

Spinning Top Tournament

Time：
1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Location：
East Square

Beginners welcome. Anyone can take part. Aim to be the museum’s Spinning Top King!

  • ◎Spinning top dōjō
  • ◎Challenge experts
  • ◎A tournament-style
    battle to decide the king
    Entry reception：From 12:30 P.M.
    Tournament battles start：1:00 P.M.
    *You may not join once the event has started
ベーゴマ大会

*You may not bring your own top or toko playing area

*You may have to wait when the museum is very busy.
*Please note that the schedule and event details are subject to change depending on the weather, etc.

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