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Learn About Fire and Disaster Preventions at the Fire Museum.
The Fire Museum was opened on December 3rd of 1992 as a public relations and educational facility that helps visitors understand the firefighting that helps protect Tokyo and keep it secure. The museum’s official name is “Tokyo Fire Department Firefighting and Disaster Prevention Reference Center.”
There are exhibits featuring dioramas recreating firefighters from the Edo period and former fire trucks, allowing visitors to understand the evolution of firefighting activities over time. Visitors can even get into the helicopter exhibit installed outside.
You can see Shinjuku, Roppongi Hills, and on clear days even Mt. Fuji from the Disaster Prevention Lounge located on the 10th floor. There is also a museum shop selling original goods, perfect for souvenirs.
Exterior of Fire Museum
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Do you have foreign language brochures or signages? (If yes, please specify the supported languages)
Yes (primarily in English, with some in Chinese and Korean)
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
Yes, it is.
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Are coin lockers available?
Yes.
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I was surprised to learn that even back in the Edo period, Japan already had a strong awareness of fire prevention.
Kids can try on firefighter uniforms and sit in a fire truck here. There are also all kinds of retired antique fire trucks on display. I really admire how Japan can turn such a serious topic like fire safety into a free and fun attraction.
