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Shitamachi Museum

The Shitamachi Museum, in Ueno, Tokyo, is dedicated to the traditional culture of Shitamachi, the low-lying part of the city east of the Sumida River. On the first floor, visitors find a full-scale replica of a merchant's house where geta sandals are made and sold, with a rickshaw and a handcart from old Edo parked outside. To the left stands the replica of a tenement house shared by two families: a mother and daughter selling cheap sweets, and a coppersmith working and selling his wares. The well and washboard beside the house are original items used in the Edo period, and all the exhibited pieces were donated by the public and were in use during the Taishō period (1912–1926). The second floor holds a varied collection of toys, dolls, photographs, kitchen utensils, board games and cards, as well as items related to festivals and events, including the entrance of a public bathhouse (sentō) donated by its original owner.

Things to do at Shitamachi Museum: 2 missions

• Look at the full-size replica of a merchant's houseTo the right of the entrance is the full-size replica of a merchant's house, where geta sandals are made and sold.
• Explore the replica of a small tenement house shared by two familiesTo the left is the replica of a small tenement house shared by two families, each with its own shop.

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Source: taitocity.net