Best Other Museums Spot List

This museum exhibits academic specimens and research materials owned by the University of Tokyo. It is a museum where brings an academic heritage into creation of a new culture and design.

Special local products such as sake, rice, and koji (aspergillus oryzae) are lined up

This museum owns over 38,000 artifacts relating to the culture and history of tobacco and salt both from Japan and overseas.

A thought-provoking museum about the history, culture and social role of currency.

A paradise of demons

A nostalgic masterpiece of Taisho-period architecture

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

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

Learn about the nature of Mt. Taisetsu with varied displays

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

Exhibits include animal specimens and artifacts; this is only place you can see a stuffed Ezo (Hokkaido) wolf

Includes a wide-angle observation deck to enjoy

A museum that illustrates the tradition, culture and origin of ”The Namahage of Oga,” passed down for generations on the Oga Peninsula.

Daimyo Tokei Hakubutsu-kan, or Daimyo Clock Museum, is the museum of the Edo period's art and craftwork, daimyo clocks (Japanese clocks), and is located in the popular Yanaka area in the shitamachi (the geographically lower side) of Tokyo.

This is a hands-on train museum that is enjoyable for both adults and children. An operation simulator that uses an actual operator's seat is popular.

A museum located on the fourth floor of Panasonic Tokyo Shiodome Building. 230 pieces by Georges Rouault, a representative artist of the 20th century, are shown at this museum.

The museum has the ancient Orient as its theme. Visitors can learn about the hunting and gathering life of 5,000 years ago as well as the invention of writing.

It is a historical museum where you can learn about the Chiba clan, who made the foundation and historical contribution to Chiba City. From the observation deck, you can see a magnificent view of Chiba City.

Enjoy the world of konamon foods by eating and learning about them

It is a museum where the Japanese maritime history can be learned from videos and valuable displays. The NYK Maritime Museum widely introduces the history of marine vessels along with the history of Nippon Yusen as a company. (NYK stands for Nippon Yusen Kaisha, a shipping company.)