Best Museums around Kansai Spot List

Understand and experience a disaster, while learning about minimizing risk and damage from natural disasters

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

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.

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

A butler-guided tour

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

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

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

Experience the sensibility of an artist

The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

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

The second-oldest national museum in Japan, located in Nara Park. It boasts the nation's greatest collection of Buddhist art.

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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

Enjoy Osamu Tezuka’s world all with your family

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

A rare, underground art museum

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman