Best History Museums Spot List

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

The second-oldest national museum in Japan, located in Nara Park. It boasts the nation's greatest collection of Buddhist art.

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

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

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).

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

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

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

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

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

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

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

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

A classical red brick building

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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.