The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is a museum established for the purpose of relocating and reconstructing architecture with historical and cultural value, and passing them on to the future by preserving and displaying them as cultural assets. When taking photographs or filming in the museum, please be considerate of protecting and preserving the cultural assets, and ensure that you do not interfere other visitors as they appreciate and learn about the exhibits.
Visitors may be asked to stop taking photographs or to stop filming in the following situations: where any actions that interfere with the management of historical architecture and exhibits, as well as other facilities, are observed; where a visitor is deemed to be causing inconvenience for other visitors by taking photographs or filming when the museum is crowded or for too long a time, or monopolizing a spot for photography or filming even if it is only for a short time; where rules are not being observed.

• For photography/filming involving models, we may inquire about the purpose of use for the photographs/videos.
  If the photographs/videos are for commercial use (fees charged), you will be asked to stop taking photographs or filming.
• Photography or filming that involves attire that goes against public order and decency (attire that exposes bare skin to an extreme degree, attire that could intimidate or cause displeasure to others, etc.), and/or poses or angles that are not suitable for a public place, is prohibited.
• Photography or filming that may cause danger to other visitors and to yourself is prohibited.
• Changing, applying make-up, etc. in the museum’s facilities, including the toilets, is not allowed.
• The use of stroboscopes, tripods, selfie sticks, etc. in the respective buildings (including City Train) and on the premises is prohibited.
• Bringing in photography or filming equipment apart from tripods or monopods (such as reflectors, lighting equipment, etc.) is not allowed.
• Bringing in or using photography or filming props that are deemed by us to be damaging to the reconstructed buildings, fittings, exhibits, facilities, etc., or other visitors is not allowed.
• Before taking photographs of, or filming, other visitors, please ensure that you approach them and obtain their consent.
• Please do not touch the fittings, ornaments, exhibits, signboards, panels, etc. in the buildings with your hands.
• Actions that may damage or destroy the cultural assets are prohibited, such as sitting or leaning on the window-frames, shelves, etc. in the buildings.
• Please take care to prevent your camera, lenses, etc. from touching other visitors or the buildings, exhibits, etc.
• Please ensure that you fold up your tripod and/or monopod before moving off.

＜Places/Materials that may not be photographed or filmed＞

■Photography or filming at the following places is prohibited for reasons related to copyrights.

• Butsuma, room for Buddhist alter, on the second floor in the Residence of Hachirouemon Mitsui
• Special exhibition venues (differ depending on the contents on display)

■Entering the following places for photography or filming is prohibited.

• In the gardens of the House of Kunio Mayekawa, House of Koide, House of Okawa in Den’enchofu, House of Georg de Lalande, inside Tea Arbor “Kaisuian,” on the lawn area of the House of Korekiyo Takahashi, on the lawn area of the Residence of Hachirouemon Mitsui
• Other areas in the museum where entry is prohibited

＜Places where the use of tripods and selfie sticks is prohibited＞

• Inside the respective buildings (including City train) and premises
• Gardens built for display (front yard of the Farmhouse of the Tsunashima Family), gardens (Residence of Hachirouemon Mitsui, House of Korekiyo Takahashi), Tea Arbor “Kaisuian,” and in the garden of the House of Georg de Lalande
• Narrow passageways, etc. that could interfere with tours by other visitors

*Your cooperation in protecting the cultural assets and not interfering with tours by other visitors is much appreciated.

*It is necessary to apply in advance for photography or filming for commercial purposes. For details, please inquire with the Information desk.

The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum is a museum established for the purpose of relocating and reconstructing architecture with historical and cultural value, and passing them on to the future by preserving and displaying them as cultural assets. For this reason, sketching that involves the use of oil paint or acrylic paint is prohibited in the museum in consideration of protecting the cultural assets such as the buildings, and not causing any inconvenience to other visitors.
Visitors may be asked to stop sketching in the following situations: where a visitor is deemed to be causing inconvenience for other visitors by sketching when the museum is crowded or monopolizing a spot; where rules are not being observed.

＜Places where the use of easels, chairs, and all paints is prohibited＞

• In each building and their premises, including the spaces under the eaves
• Gardens built for display (front yard of the Farmhouse of the Tsunashima Family), gardens (Residence of Hachirouemon Mitsui, House of Korekiyo Takahashi)
• Special exhibition venues
• Narrow passageways, etc. that could interfere with tours by other visitors
• Other places specified by the museum

＜Points to note when sketching＞

• The use of posts, ropes, umbrella stands, etc. for sitting or purposes other than their original purpose, is not allowed.
• Sketching without the use of easels, chairs, or paints (i.e. Pencil sketching, coal sketching) is permitted in each building. Sketching that is deemed to have dirtied or damaged the buildings, etc. is not allowed.

*Your cooperation in protecting the cultural assets such as the buildings, etc., and not interfering with tours by other visitors, is much appreciated.