Best Museums around Kansai Spot List

At the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum in Kobe, you can experience the unbroken tradition of sake brewing and learn about its deep appeal.

A classical red brick building

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

Introducing life in Osaka during the Edo period, the museum makes it fun to learn about the history and culture of housing and living.

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Built on the Naniwanomiya Site, the museum allows visitors to learn about the history of Osaka from ancient times to the present.

An art museum surrounded by dense forests, deep in the mountains

A rare, underground art museum

A journey from the past to the present of Kyoto railways

Located at the birthplace of sumo, this museum offers a chance to explore the history of the sport. It features a full-size sumo ring and a collection of about 12,000 sumo-related artifacts.

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

Imparts the history of Nada sake brewing

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Experience the charm of The Tale of Genji using all five senses

A butler-guided tour

From crafts, paintings, and more: this museum has many famous works on display