Setagaya Local Museum Main Building

The traditional charm of Setagaya enveloped in Edo sentiment

Setagaya is an area with a rich history and culture that has continued since the Edo period. At the heart of this area is the "Setagaya Local Museum." This museum exhibits numerous materials that convey the original landscapes of Setagaya to the present day.

The breath of Edo remaining in the magistrate's office

Within the museum grounds, the magistrate's office that once governed Setagaya is preserved. The towering tabunoki and kusunoki trees, more than 20 meters high, in a corner of the mansion, are like living witnesses to the nature and people's way of life in Setagaya.

Encountering Setagaya's treasures

Inside the museum, many folk tools and archaeological materials related to Setagaya are exhibited. From agricultural tools and daily necessities from the Edo period to Yayoi period pottery, one can reminisce about the history of Setagaya. Furthermore, you can also encounter items related to Edo culture such as tea utensils and Noh masks.

Glimpsing at the old-fashioned charm of Setagaya through videos

The museum also has a video library where you can experience the atmosphere of Setagaya through videos. You can feel the sentiment of Setagaya through videos, such as the rural scenery traversed by the streetcar known as "Gyokuden," and the lively scenes of the "Boro-ichi" fair.

The Setagaya Local Museum is a familiar and charming facility where you can enter for free. It is enjoyable even for families with children, and strolling around quietly alone is also nice. It can be said that this is a place where you can encounter the unique charm of Setagaya, which still retains the remnants of Edo sentiment.