Best Museums Spot List

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.

A museum specializing in Japanese swords. Some 190 items including swords, mountings and fittings, armor, and information on metalwork.

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

A rare, underground art museum

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

Experience the wonders of the universe

Enjoy the world of science as if you are playing a game

A journey from the past to the present of Kyoto railways

Directly connected to Mitsukoshimae Station, the Mitsui Memorial Museum features masterpieces of Japanese and Eastern art acquired by members of the Mitsui family over 350 years. There is no permanent exhibition.

This is a museum where you can learn the aesthetics of the samurai spirit. You can experience being a samurai warrior wearing kabuto (a helmet) and yoroi (an armor) and take commemorative photos as well.

A museum located on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower connected directly to Roppongi Station. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Tokyo from the observation deck on the 52nd floor.

At Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center , you can look, touch, and experience Japanese sake, authentic shochu, awamori and so on.

This art museum has the longest history in the Hakone area. On the premises, there is a tea ceremony room from which you can enjoy the landscape of each season.

Japan's first national art museum located next to the Imperial palace, and it houses more than 12,500 artworks.

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.

A place connected to Matsuo Basho. A garden with flowers and trees associated with his haiku and Shiseki Tembo Teien with a waterside view are the highlights.

This is a museum where you can enjoy learning the 400 years of history and culture of Edo-Tokyo.

Immerse yourself in the deep and mystical world of Dali

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences