Special Evening opening: Illumination of Fall Foliage and Buildings(2025)

Special Evening opening: Illumination of Fall Foliage and Buildings

Special Evening opening: Illumination of Fall Foliage and Buildings
November 22 (Sat.) and 23 (Sun.), 2025
4:30 PM to 8:00 PM (Museum open from 9:30 AM, admission until 7:30 PM)
*Canceled if bad weather

Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)

The historic buildings, lit with a warm glow, and the tree leaves just starting to change color will be illuminated beautifully with soft lighting. Enjoy a unique nighttime ambiance with an evening stroll through the Open Air Architectural Museum.

  • Lighting of a hearth inside a house

    Lighting of a hearth inside a house

    Time: 4:30 PM to 7:20 PM
    Location:Farmhouse of the Tsunashima Family

    The floor hearth in the reconstructed farmhouse will be lit.

  • Warm up by the fireplace

    Warm up by the fireplace

    Time: 4:30 PM to 7:20 PM
    Location: House of Georg de Lalande

    The fireplace of the reconstructed house will be lit.

  • Check Out the Gas Lamp

    Check Out the Gas Lamp

    Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: Tailor's workshop

    The restored gas lamps in the reconstructed workshop will be specially lit during this period.

  • Exhibition of old-time lighting

    Exhibition of old-time lighting

    Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: Mantoku Inn

    Experience the brightness of paper-framed lanterns inside the reconstructed inn. Kerosene lamps and other traditional lighting equipment will also be on display.

  • Warmth from the Public Bathhouse

    Warmth from the Public Bathhouse

    Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: Public bathhouse "Kodakara-yu"（Men’s bath）

    The bathtub in the reconstructed bathhouse will be filled with hot water, and the interior of the bathroom will be illuminated.
    *Bathing not allowed

  • Papercut Art with Architectural Patterns Display

    Papercut Art with Architectural Patterns Display

    Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: Tokiwadai Photo Studio

    Silhouettes of various patterns will appear in the windows facing Yamanote Street.

  • Papercut Art with Architectural Patterns

    Papercut Art with Architectural Patterns

    November 22 (Sat.) only
    Time: (1) From 3:00 PM (2) From 5:00 PM
    * Each session approx. 90 mins. (Feel free to leave after completing your artwork)

    * With explanation in sign language (Japanese)With explanation in sign language (Japanese)

    Craft papercut patterns inspired by the architectural designs in the museum and use it to make your own paper-framed lantern.

    Instructor: Nabo Shimonaka (Sculptor, Traditional Papercutting and Traditional Festival Researcher)
    Target Audience: 3rd grade or older (those who can use a cutter knife)
    Capacity: 20 persons for each session (first-come basis)
    *This includes advance reservation places for those requiring explanation in sign language.

    Advance reservation places for those requiring explanation in sign language: 5 persons (first-come basis)
    Application deadline for reserving places: Friday, November 21, 12:00 PM
    [Application / inquiry email] tatemono.jigyo(at)edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp
    (Note) When sending emails, please replace (at) with @.
    [Note] Any personal information gathered from applications shall be used only for this event. For details of how personal information is handled, please see the Privacy Policy of the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.

    Participation: Free of charge (However, admission fee required)
    Location: Farmhouse of the Yoshino Family

  • Shadow Puppets at the Farmhouse

    Shadow Puppets at the Farmhouse　* With explanation in sign language (Japanese)

    November 23 (Sun.) only
    Times: ①from 4:00 PM ②from 5:00 PM ③from 6:00 PM
    Capacity: 40 people per session (first-come, first-served on the day)
    Location: Farmhouse of the Yoshino Family

    * With explanation in sign language (Japanese)With explanation in sign language (Japanese)

    Enjoy a shadow puppet theatre at a thatched-roof farmhouse.

    Bamboo Lantern Path

    Bamboo Lantern Path

    Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: Behind the Second House of the Nishikawa Family

  • Reflection Maple

    Reflection Maple

    Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: House of Korekiyo Takahashi

    Enjoy the view of the garden from the second floor of the reconstructed house.

  • Candle Night

    Candle Night

    Time: 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: East Square

    Approximately 1,000 candles will be arranged.

  • Food truck hours

    Food truck hours

    Time: 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Location: East Square and other areas

    There will be stalls offering warm drinks and light refreshment.

*The House of the Leader of the Hachioji Guards (Hachioji-sennin-doshin) and Gate of Date Family Residence are under repair, and cannot be viewed. Please accept our apologies.

[Request to visitors]

○Illumination with soft lighting. It will be very dark inside the museum, so please mind your step.

○Photography other than quick snapshots is prohibited around the reconstructed buildings and exhibits. If you are using a tripod in an area with open surroundings, please pay sufficient attention to safety.

○The bringing of photographic equipment and tools such as large-sized flashbulbs and reflectors into the museum, as well as getting changed in the museum, is prohibited.

・For those planning to visit the museum, we recommend buying online tickets (advance reservation for designated date). (Sales will begin November 8 (Sat.))

・Click here to reserve a ticket.

・*Larger crowds are expected around sunset, so please consider visiting earlier.

・You may need to wait to enter the museum at busy times.

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