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Drum Museum

Drum Museum
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Type of Attraction
Museums
Neighborhood
East
Interests That Apply
Music, Art, Religion
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Price: $0-$5
Is there parking?: Limited
Water/Drinks: Available at attraction or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Lunch
Restrooms: Available
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Drum Museum

Beat Those Drums!


Family Time

Address: Phone:
2-1-1 Nishi Asakusa
Taito-ku
Tokyo, Kanto
+81 (0)3 3842 5622

Description

Acoustics and aesthetics team up at this museum where there is the opportunity to beat on drums from several countries. Drums have been used in Japan to emit sound to expel demons and evil spirits. Indeed, as a symbol of Shinto shrines, drums are considered sacred. Drum adornment is an art form, and the breadth of the collection here is impressive. However some of the instruments are fragile and are off limits.





Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10am-5pm, Wed-Sun
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: The museum is on the fourth floor, above a shop selling festival products.
Price: $0-$5

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this attraction: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this attraction: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: Tawaramachi Station
Best Modes of Transportation: Subway
Notes: The museum is an easy walk from Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Subway Line. Alternatively, many visitors come to the museum after visiting the sites of the Asakusa district, near Asakusa Station (it's about a 10-minute walk).
Parking Availability: Limited
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5


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