Best History Museums Spot List

It is home to art and artifacts from across Asia, including the world's largest and finest Japanese collection.

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.

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

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).

A classical red brick building

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

The Yokohama Archives of History is situated near Kaiko Plaza Park, where the Kanagawa Convention or the US-Japan Peace and Amity Treaty was signed. It is a house of archives where you can learn about the history of Yokohama City.

You’ll feel as if you’ve gone back in time to prehistoric times.

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

An open-air museum where historical buildings having high cultural value are restored and displayed on a large site.

This is a museum where you can enjoy learning the 400 years of history and culture of Edo-Tokyo.

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

Experience the charm of The Tale of Genji using all five senses

Discover Tohoku history and culture