Best Museums Spot List

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).

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

This is an admission-free art gallery opened in the Ginza district by Pola Group, which is expanding its cosmetics business, to make this facility the information-dissemination center for art and culture.

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

Experience the sensibility of an artist

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

Become intimate with literature in this famous building

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

The National Film Center is the only national institution devoted to cinematography. It keeps movie films as well as many valuable materials related to movies. They are shown on the screens or displayed in the exhibition hall.

The museum houses 900 drums, including Japanese drums and others from all over the world. Visitors can touch and play the drums.

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

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

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.

Learn everything there is to know about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge

A museum specializing in nihonga (Japanese paintings) with a collection of about 1,800 works consisting mainly of modern and contemporary Japanese paintings. It holds various special exhibitions as well.

A museum located in Ueno Park. Visitors can enjoy a variety of artworks including ones designated as Important Cultural Properties.

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

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

The leading domestic collection of modern art prints

A unique hexagon-shaped art museum that houses some 2,000 ceramics, Japanese lacquerwares, and tea kettles.