Hyper Edohaku
XR Museum
Releasing July 28, 2026
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Smartphone App
Watch history unfold in your everyday view.
A museum experience where the past meets the present.
Hyper Edohaku XR Museum is an interactive app that combines museum exhibits with real-world city exploration.
Simply hold up your smartphone camera inside the Edo-Tokyo Museum or out on the streets of Tokyo, and watch the scenery and people of the Edo, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras vividly spring to life through AR (Augmented Reality).
Furthermore, every time you visit a new spot, you unlock an "Edohaku Card" that is added to your in-app collection. Collect pieces of history and have fun learning. We invite you to experience the museum of the future.
1Scan the Marker
Simply point your smartphone camera at the markers in the exhibition room.
2Edo Brought to Life
Watch as the daily life and characters of the era spring to life on your smartphone.
3Collect Edo-Haku Cards
Automatically earn an Edo-Haku Card with each experience.
You can look back and read the detailed descriptions later.
4Complete Your Collection
There are 30 spots hidden in the museum.
Find them all, and you might just unlock a secret character!
Getting Started:
Install the App
To enjoy the Hyper Edohaku XR Museum, please download our official smartphone app.
iOS 14.1 or later
(iPhone 12 or newer)
Android 13 or later
(ARCore compatible devices)
*Since this app uses AR and GPS features, you will need to allow access to your device's "Camera" and "Location (Precise Location)." Please select "Allow" when prompted at the first launch.
*Please be aware of your surroundings when using the app. Using your smartphone while walking is dangerous. Always stop in a safe place to use it.
*Make sure your surroundings are safe when using AR mode. Parents or guardians should keep an eye on children at all times.
How to Enjoy the App
Find AR Spots
At the Museum(30 spots total)
Point your smartphone at the markers set up inside the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Characters will appear right before your eyes, vividly bringing the lifestyles and landscapes of the Edo, Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras back to life!
In the Streets of Tokyo
(Asakusa, Ryogoku, Ginza, Nihonbashi / 8 spots total)
AR spots are also hidden in four areas of Tokyo: Asakusa, Ryogoku, Ginza, and Nihonbashi. Look around through the app's camera near these areas, and colorful particles will appear. Follow them to the designated spots to start an AR experience where history overlaps with the modern landscape.
Caution
When using this app, please check your surroundings to ensure you do not come into contact with vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians. Using your smartphone while walking is dangerous, so make sure you stop before using it.
Collect 'Em All! Edohaku Cards
When you experience an AR spot inside the museum or out in the city, an "Edohaku Card" specific to that location is automatically added to your app. It becomes a permanent record of the places you've visited, ready to be looked back on anytime. Try to visit all the spots and complete your very own history collection!
AR Spot Map
Here we introduce all 38 AR spots! Head into the exhibition rooms of the Edo-Tokyo Museum, or out to the streets of Tokyo where history actually took place. We hope you visit these spots in person and enjoy the historical encounters waiting for you at each location!
At the Museum
In the Streets of Tokyo
- Google Map
- Maps by Area
