Japanese title: 国立公文書館「遊ぶ もののけ ―妖怪と幻獣の江戸時代―」

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Good to know

Yokai and mythical beasts that Edo-period people enjoyed and recorded, shown with documents from the National Archives. Show a Science Museum ticket for a limited gift.

Dates

Oct 16 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Time

09:15–17:00

Price

Free

Venue

National Archives of Japan, Tokyo Main Building, Exhibition Hall

Nearest station

Takebashi Sta.

Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.

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Food eventsNomolabo: A Night of Tasting Infused LiquorsKanda · 1.4 km, about 23 min on foot from here · 18:00–21:30

Art exhibitionsMOMAT Collection (Sep 29, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027)Takebashi · right there from here · 10:00–17:00

Distance from major stations

From Takebashi

0.2 km, about 3 min on foot

From Kudanshita

0.7 km, about 11 min on foot

From Jimbocho

0.7 km, about 11 min on foot

From Otemachi

0.9 km, about 15 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

Other events nearby

• Takehisa Yumeji: An Artist Who Defined His Era (MOMAT)The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) (Takebashi Sta.) · right there from here · Oct 23 (Fri) – Jan 11 (Mon)
• MOMAT Collection (Sep 29, 2026 – Jan 11, 2027)The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo – Collection Gallery (Takebashi Sta.) · right there from here · Sep 29 (Tue) – Jan 11 (Mon)
• Fun Handmade Craft Corner, Autumn Season (Science Museum, Tokyo)Science Museum 3F lobby (by the stairs) (Takebashi Sta.) · 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot from here · Oct 17 (Sat) – Nov 29 (Sun)
• Panel Exhibition "Hyakki Soran: Disasters and Yokai Legends" (Science Museum)Science Museum (Kagaku Gijutsukan) (Takebashi Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Oct 16 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)
• Yokai x Disaster Preparedness Documentary Screening (Science Museum)Science Museum (Kagaku Gijutsukan) (Takebashi Sta.) · 0.2 km, about 3 min on foot from here · Dec 6 (Sun)
• Beauty Through the Ages: Treasures of the Imperial Collections (Sannomaru Shozokan)The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan (East Gardens of the Imperial Palace) (Otemachi Sta.) · 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot from here · Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Jan 24 (Sun)

Food and cafes nearby

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FAQ

When is National Archives "Playful Mononoke: Yokai and Mythical Beasts of the Edo Period"?

Oct 16 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)

What are the opening hours of National Archives "Playful Mononoke: Yokai and Mythical Beasts of the Edo Period"?

09:15–17:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.

How much does National Archives "Playful Mononoke: Yokai and Mythical Beasts of the Edo Period" cost?

Free

Where is National Archives "Playful Mononoke: Yokai and Mythical Beasts of the Edo Period" and what is the nearest station?

It is held at National Archives of Japan, Tokyo Main Building, Exhibition Hall. The nearest station is Takebashi Sta..

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Checked against the official page on November 10, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.