Best Museums around Kansai Spot List

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

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

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

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

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.

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

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

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

A museum where visitors can see the various works and crafts created by the people of the old capital of Nara.

Enjoy Osamu Tezuka’s world all with your family

A classical red brick building

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

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

A journey from the past to the present of Kyoto railways

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

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

Imparts the history of Nada sake brewing