Seiko Museum in Tokyo, Japan

[Frank W]

I recently spent 12 days in Japan and a visit to the Seiko Museum in Tokyo was on my list. 

It was nice to learn a bit more about Seiko's history and see all their important watches from the past. Like many watch enthusiasts, I have a few Seiko watches myself but was not familiar with many of their older models.

The museum is not very big but a nice place to spend about an hour. Their website shows it is recommended to make an appointment but I just walked in on a Friday afternoon and there were a few other visitors.

There is a library on the 3rd floor as well. There is no admission charge and they are usually open every day from 10:00 - 16:00 excpet Mondays and holidays. Check their website for current hours and days.

It is about a 10-minute walk from the closet subway Higashi Mukojima Station and takes you through a residential neighbourhood. I wouldn't recommend to visit Tokyo just for the museum but many visitors spend several days in Tokyo. It was a good experience and nice to take a break from the other busy areas in Tokyo.

Website: https://museum.seiko.co.jp/en/

Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/FCrSEYDKwfdwDPJM9

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[Frank W]

The Ginza shopping district has something for Seiko fans as well. 

There is the Wako department store at the former site of the Hattori Clock Tower. From Wikipedia:

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Wako was founded in 1881 by Kintarō Hattori as a watch and jewelry shop called K. Hattori (now Seiko Holdings Corporation) in Ginza. In 1947, the retail division split off as Wako Co., Ltd.

From 1894 to 1921, the Hattori Clock Tower stood on the site that Wako occupies today. In 1921, the Hattori Clock Tower was demolished to rebuild a new one.

Just to the left of the Wako store is Seiko DreamSquare. There are several floors with all their model ranges and plenty of opportunity to stock up on Seiko watches.

https://dreamsquare.seikowatches.com/jp-en/

[EddieTheBeast]

Looks amazing, love the Hattori clock tower. I’d also very much enjoy visiting the Seiko Dream Square to actually see and try on the watches on my wanted list! But perhaps best not to take a credit card!!