Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage

The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage is a museum dedicated to documenting the impact of World War II air raids on Tokyo through photographs, documents, and personal belongings. The collection includes material that illustrates how civilians were affected by the bombing.

Tokyo experienced intense air raids beginning in 1942 that intensified toward the end of the war, with devastating attacks in 1945. The facility was established to preserve and share the memory of these events with future generations.

The center presents how the raids transformed everyday life in Tokyo through personal accounts and everyday objects from residents. Visitors gain a direct sense of how ordinary people experienced and survived the bombing.

The facility is located in Koto ward and is accessible by public transportation. Plan for roughly two hours to see the exhibits, and English information is available throughout the space.

The museum holds an extensive collection of photographs from the bombing period that capture the destruction of buildings, streets, and infrastructure across the city. These images provide a direct visual record of the scale of devastation.

Location: Kitasuna

Inception: 2002

Founders: Katsumoto Saotome

Official opening: March 9, 2002

Address: 東京都江東区北砂1-5-4

Phone: +81358575631

Website: http://tokyo-sensai.net/english_page

GPS coordinates: 35.68174,139.82226

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:51