Inquiries/FAQ
Inquiries
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TEL : +81 3-5840-2300
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E-mail : info@printing-museum.org
FAQ
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- Q1.
- How do we get there from the station?
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- Q2.
- Is there anywhere to eat near the Museum? How about weekends in particular?
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- Q3.
- Do you accept groups arriving by chartered bus?
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- Q4.
- Are there any hands-on activities at the Printing Workshop?
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- Q5.
- About how much time does it take to look around the Museum?
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- Q6.
- Is it possible to buy catalogues to previously held temporary exhibitions?
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- Q7.
- Is photography permitted in the Museum?
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- Q8.
- Can you re-enter after having gone back outside?
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- Q9.
- What does the Museum’s logo represent?
The eye looks like a cat’s head….
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- Q10.
- Is there a place to breastfeed or change diapers?
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- Q11.
- Can you obtain back numbers of Printing Museum News?
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- Q12.
- Is there a smoking area?
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- Q13.
- Is there a car park?
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- Q14.
- How many curators work for the museum? How many visitors have you had so far?
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- Q15.
- Can the Museum be visited in a wheelchair or using a baby buggy?
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- Q16.
- Are there lockers or a cloakroom?
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- Q17.
- Can pets be taken to the Museum?
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- Q18.
- Why are the exhibition rooms dark?
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- Q1.
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How do we get there from the station?
Most visitors come via Iidabashi or Edogawabashi stations. Coming along “Mejiro-dori” from either station is probably easiest. You shouldn’t have any problem finding our street as it is a major road with the Shuto Expressway running overhead.
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- Q2.
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Is there anywhere to eat near the Museum? How about weekends in particular?
The Museum has a restaurant and café although unfortunately these are closed on Sundays. Please contact the Koishikawa Terrace Restaurant directly for details of Saturday opening (+81 3-5840-2846).
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- Q3.
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Do you accept groups arriving by chartered bus?
An underground car park is available for small and mid-sized buses, but cannot accommodate large buses. There is small space available for just two large buses in front of the building on the approach. Please call us before you depart to confirm the parking status.
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Are there any hands-on activities at the Printing Workshop?
Hands-on experiences can be had from Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays. Please refer to the Printing House pages.
The Printing Museum, Tokyo is implementing a prior reservation system for the Printing Workshop.
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- Q5.
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About how much time does it take to look around the Museum?
Times will vary according to how interested in printing visitors are, but on average it takes between 45 to 90 minutes.
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Is it possible to buy catalogues to previously held temporary exhibitions?
Catalogues can be purchased at the Museum Shop. Some of them may have already been sold out so please check how many are left using this website. A mail order service is also available in Japan.
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Is photography permitted in the Museum?
Videos and photographs may be taken at the entrance on the first floor, during the prologue, and in the permanent exhibition, for non-commercial or personal use only.
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Can you re-enter after having gone back outside?
The Museum can be re-entered only on the day that the ticket is valid.
If you re-enter the lower floor exhibition room you will have to show your ticket at the ticket counter. The P&P Gallery can be re-entered as you please.
Please note that visitors may be kept waiting during busy times.
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What does the Museum’s logo represent?
The eye looks like a cat’s head….The upper part of the symbol is an ancient Chinese ideogram meaning “look” or “see.” Printing is an activity that involves “looking” and “seeing,” and the character was chosen as printing is a part of visualcommunication. The logo itself was designed by the Museum’s first Director, Kiyoshi Awazu. The lettering for the words “printing museum Tokyo” use the bunkyu minchou font developed by Toppan Printing. The logo has been renewed as the Museum reached its 20th anniversary.
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- Q10.
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Is there a place to breastfeed or change diapers?
There is a breastfeeding room on the left hand of the entrance of the P&P Gallery on the 1st floor. It is also possible to change diapers in the multipurpose toilet on the basement level. Please ask a staff member if you wish to use it.
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- Q11.
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Can you obtain back numbers of Printing Museum News?
Free copies of recent editions are placed around the Museum. Please inquire if you wish to obtain older copies.
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- Q12.
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Is there a smoking area?
Smoking has always been prohibited throughout the entire museum as well as the building itself. Thank you for your cooperation.
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- Q13.
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Is there a car park?
The underground toll parking lot within the Koishikawa Building is available.
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How many curators work for the museum? How many visitors have you had so far?
Currently, we have eight curators, and had welcomed over 700,000 visitors as of 2024 (24 years after opening the museum). This averages at about 100 visitors a day, although it varies considerably depending on the current exhibitions.
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Can the Museum be visited in a wheelchair or using a baby buggy?
The interior of the Museum has been designed with consideration to barrier-free access, and can be looked around with the use of wheelchairs and baby buggies. The Museum also lends wheelchairs and baby buggies free of charge. There is a special elevator to the lower floor. Staff will provide assistance if requested at the Museum Shop or the ticket counter.
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Are there lockers or a cloakroom?
Lockers on both the 1st floor and lower floor can be used for a charge of 100 yen (refundable). It is also possible to leave large items of luggage at the 1st floor ticket counter.
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- Q17.
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Can pets be taken to the Museum?
Please do not bring any pets or animals to the Museum. The use of guide dogs is permitted.
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- Q18.
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Why are the exhibition rooms dark?
Old material is sensitive to changes in light, temperature and humidity.In order to preserve the material the Museum darkens the light and controls the temperature and humidity. This may cause discomfort to some visitors but we ask for your understanding.
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