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MTF provides an insightful overview of the newly renovated Seiko Museum, detailing its exhibits and historical significance. This post serves as an excellent guide for enthusiasts planning a visit, highlighting Seiko's deep roots in Japanese horology and its founder's legacy.
After an extensive renovation, the Seiko Institute of Horology has re-opened as 'The Seiko Museum'.
1st Floor
As the 2nd oldest watch company in the world (1881) with original family still as sharehoilders, Seiko celebrates the richest collection of unique Japanese 'Wadokei' clocks and the story of Seiko's founder, as well as the beginnings of horology.
2nd Floor
Founder's Story - Kintaro HATTORI
2nd Floor
Seiko Story
2nd Floor
Wadokei
A Japanese clock (和時計 wadokei) is a mechanical clock that has been made to tell traditional Japanese time. It was during the Japanese isolationist period without input from European clockmakers: without pendulum nor balance spring.
For the chronometry fans, there is a sports timing area.
Admission and Booking
Admission is free but by prior telephone booking only.
Call 03-3610-6248 to arrange an appointment.
Location: Higashi Mukojima 3-9-7, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 131-0032.
It is near the Sumida River and a little north-east of Asakusa (where the Kannon Temple or Sensoji tourist must-see is).
Asakusa is also famous for the soba (noodles) and unagi (grilled river eel) restaurants.
Combine a river boat tour with the Asakusa Kannon Sensoji and the Seiko Museum.
Closest rail/subway stations are:
Higashi-Mukojima Station on Tobu Skytree Line: 8 mins walk.
Hikifune Station on Toei Asakusa (or Keisei) Line: 15 mins walk.
Note: A formal PuristSPro Report of the Seiko Museum is planned but all visiting PuristS are invited to post their observations if you are lucky to go. 
Regards,
MTF
This message has been edited by MTF on 2012-04-20 09:21:40Looks really interesting! You would enjoy sightseeing Asakusa and maybe Tokyo Sky Tree on the same day Ken
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