Located on the shores of Shinobazu Pond within Ueno Park, it is dedicated to the traditional culture of Tokyo's Shitamachi.

The Shitamachi Museum is dedicated to explaining this area and its distinctive culture through original artifacts.

To the right of the entrance is a life-size replica of a merchant's house, where geta (Japanese-style wooden clogs) are made and sold.

To the left stands the replica of a small tenement house shared by two families, each owning a shop.

The rest of the article is based on the leaflet given to visitors at The Shitamachi Museum (English version).