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The Seiko Museum Ginza

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The Seiko Museum Ginza

Experience the history of time and watches at the Seiko Museum in Ginza, the birthplace of Seiko.

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The Seiko Museum Ginza offers insights into the history of the renowned Japanese watchmaker Seiko, as well as the history of time and watches. Commemorating the 160th anniversary of Seiko founder Kintaro Hattori's birth in 2020, the museum relocated from Sumida's Higashi-Mukojima to Ginza, Seiko's founding location, and reopened.

At the entrance on Namiki Street, a large pendulum clock "Rondo La Tour" with a 4.6m pendulum and multiple gears greets visitors. Spread over six floors, the museum showcases about 500 items, including a range of Seiko products and timepieces from different eras and cultures, such as sundials, pendulum clocks, and automaton clocks, organized by themes like "Precise (Seiko) time" and "Extreme Times."

The first-floor museum shop sells unique Seiko Museum-themed original goods, not available anywhere else. Located at the Ginza 4-chome intersection, the museum is close to the iconic "Seiko House Ginza" with its clock tower and "Seiko Dream Square," where Seiko brand products are sold, making it a must-visit for watch enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • A museum operated by Seiko, Japan's prestigious watchmaker.
  • Showcases about 500 valuable exhibits detailing the history of watches and Seiko.
  • The museum shop is popular for its range of original goods.
  • Relocated to Seiko's founding location in Ginza in 2020.
  • Close to "Seiko House Ginza" and "Seiko Dream Square."

Photos

  • Exploring the footsteps of Seiko founder Kintaro Hattori. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

    Exploring the footsteps of Seiko founder Kintaro Hattori. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

  • Seiko products used in sports, space, and deep-sea exploration due to their precision and durability. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

    Seiko products used in sports, space, and deep-sea exploration due to their precision and durability. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

  • The third floor features the history of the birth and evolution of watches, including Japanese traditional timepieces. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

    The third floor features the history of the birth and evolution of watches, including Japanese traditional timepieces. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

  • The fourth floor introduces the history of Seiko and its iconic products. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

    The fourth floor introduces the history of Seiko and its iconic products. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

  • The fifth floor showcases various timepieces created by Seiko. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

    The fifth floor showcases various timepieces created by Seiko. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

  • The museum shop offers exclusive Seiko original goods. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

    The museum shop offers exclusive Seiko original goods. ©The Seiko Museum Ginza

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is foreign language support available? (Please specify the languages, if available)
A

Reception can assist in English. Exhibits have Japanese and English explanatory panels.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
A

Tours are 7 times a day by reservation. If the maximum number of visitors is not reached, re-entry without reservation is possible, but re-booking is recommended.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?
A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

There are eight coin return lockers next to the first-floor elevator (Width 33cm x Depth 42cm x Height 39cm).

Reviews

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  • 夏婉欣

    There are about 500 precious watches on display here~ The history of timepieces is so cool!

Details

Name in Japanese
セイコーミュージアム 銀座
Postal Code
104-0061
Address
Seiko Namiki-dori Building, 4-3-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-5159-1881
Closed
Mondays, New Year’s holiday period.
Business Hours
10:30am - 6:00pm
Admission
Free (advance reservation required)
Access
(1) 1 minute on foot from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Lines.
(2) 2 minutes on foot from Hibiya Station on the Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway Lines.
(3) 4 minutes on foot from Yurakucho Station on the JR Line.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)
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