Best Museums around Kansai Spot List

Become familiar with the ocean, ships, science, and technology

Works related to the Harima area are on display here. The watchful figure of Himeji Castle is beautiful

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

A journey from the past to the present of Kyoto railways

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

A rare, underground art museum

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

Experience the sensibility of an artist

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

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

A classical red brick building

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.

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

A toy museum where you can enjoy picking out favorites

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

Immerse yourself in the world of this photographer who loved the Yamato path