Best Museums Spot List

This art museum houses many pieces of artwork, mainly paintings, woodblock prints, sculptures, and others that were created by the hands of artists who have a tie with Kawagoe.

An exact reproduction of the Meiji-Era Shimbashi Station, the first railway terminal in Japan.

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

The Railway Museum displays 37 real railway cars and lets you try out rail car operations yourself.

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.

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

A rare, underground art museum

A nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

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.

Discover Tohoku history and culture

Immerse yourself in the deep and mystical world of Dali

The Tokyo Station Gallery is a museum located in an Important Cultural Property, Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building. Exhibitions and events in a variety of themes are held there.

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

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

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

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

It is a toy museum designed to attract people of all ages, from babies to the elderly. Visitors can see, touch, play, and learn while having fun.

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.

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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