Best Museums Spot List

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.

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

View real-life tachineputa all year

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

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

A secret underground cavern! Enjoy seeing historical Oya Stone and panoramic views.

The Philatelic Museum in Tokyo is one of the rare museums in Japan, and visitors can discover the fun and charm of postal stamps from all over the world.

A paradise of demons

This memorial museum used to be the art studio and residence of Taro Okamoto, who was a representative artist of Japan. His passion and energy still fill the museum.

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.

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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 museum housing the entire collection of photographer Ken Domon

Lalique Museum, Hakone exhibits about 230 pieces of French artist, René Lalique (1860-1945) who created precious jewelry in Art Nouveau style, and beautiful objects in glass during Art Deco period.

A hall that holds rakugo (comic storytelling) performances throughout the year. It also holds a variety of other performances, such as manzai (a two-man comedy act), that are worth seeing.

A museum introducing Edo hanabi (fireworks) and brimming with the atmosphere of the era.

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

A unique art museum displaying future works and commanding a magnificent view of Lake Ashino-ko in Hakone.

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced