Facing the sea and crossed by the Tokaido — the highway linking Edo with Kyoto and Osaka — the Edo-period area that is now Minato City was home to people working in a wide range of occupations. Alongside fishermen, there were those who transported goods by boat and by ox, those who worked at the teahouses where travelers stopped to rest, and others who did business with samurai households.
This exhibition draws on ukiyo-e prints and historical documents depicting working people to introduce occupations connected to the sea, the Tokaido, and samurai residences. Visitors can explore jobs that still exist today, jobs that have changed over time, and jobs that have disappeared entirely.
Exhibition Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exhibition Title | Edo Work Guide — Working by the Sea, Doing Business in Town and at Daimyo Residences |
| Dates | July 18 (Sat) – September 23 (Wed, holiday), 2026 |
| Venue | Minato City Local History Museum, Special Exhibition Room (4-6-2 Shirokanedai, within Yukashi no Mori) |
| Opening Hours | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (until 8:00 PM on Saturdays only) ※ Last admission 30 minutes before closing |
| Closed | August 20 and September 17 (both Thursdays) |
| Admission | Adults: ¥200 (¥160) / Elementary, junior high, and high school students: ¥100 (¥80) |
| Combined Ticket (with Permanent Exhibition) | Adults: ¥400 (¥320) / Elementary, junior high, and high school students: ¥100 (¥80) |
| Notes | Prices in parentheses are group rates for 10 or more people. Free admission for elementary, junior high, and high school students who live or attend school in Minato City, Minato City residents aged 65 and over, and Minato City residents with a disability certificate plus one accompanying caregiver (proof of eligibility required). |
| Official Website | https://www.minato-rekishi.com/exhibition/edo-work.html |
Famous Views of the Eastern Capital: Evening View of Takanawa, circa the Tenpo era (1830–1844)
Thirty-Six Views of the Eastern Capital: Morning Mist at Zojoji Temple, 1861 (Bunkyu 1)
