Best Museums Spot List

Immerse yourself in the deep and mystical world of Dali

Koyasan, a treasury of esoteric Buddhism art

A museum inside the building of Tokyo University of the Arts, the best out of all the art universities in Japan. It stores approximately 29,000 items of mainly Japanese modern arts.

Enjoy invention and discovery through exhibits and experiences

Learn about the history of sake making, starting back in the Edo period (1603-1868)

Hokkaido's oldest museum of Ainu culture, with exhibits featuring lifestyle objects and clothing

Includes a wide-angle observation deck to enjoy

Venetian glass collected in one place

An art museum with exhibits and concerts

Fukumatsu Tanaka, the ”Herring Magnate” leader of a fisherman's union, built this lodge in Tomari-mura. Displays include implements related to the herring industry

The largest collection of art pieces in Hokkaido

Buildings that saw actual usage offer a unique historical experience

Once a storehouse, now a museum showcasing Otaru's history and nature

A world of mystery and illusion

All sorts of history-rich trains on display

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

Showcases the culture of northern tribes in expert detail

Take a stroll and observe art

A grove of oak trees surrounds this home of art

Discover the history of a beer dating back to Hokkaido's frontier age