Ningyocho Mechanical Clock Towers
Ningyōchō Mechanical Clock Towers
A pair of mechanical clock towers in Tokyo's historic Ningyōchō district, featuring animatronic puppet shows depicting Edo Japan life every hour.

📜 Two mechanical clock towers in Tokyo's Ningyocho district.
🔍 Features animatronic puppets showcasing Edo Japan life.

Why Go

🎭 Unique mechanical puppet performances
🕰️ Glimpse into Japan's 17th-century clockwork automata (karakuri) history
📸 Great photo opportunities
🚶 Easy to combine with exploring the historic Nihonbashi area

Why Avoid

🚧 One tower (Ningyocho Crossing side) temporarily suspended until summer 2027 due to subway construction
💤 Performances are brief (2-3 minutes) and only hourly

Tips

⏰ Visit on the hour between 11 am and 7 pm to see the puppet show.
📍 The two towers are about a minute apart, near Suitengu-mae and Ningyocho stations.

Hours

🕒 Animatronic show daily 11 am - 7 pm, every hour.

Last updated 5 days ago

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