Best History Museums Spot List

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

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 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.

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

An octagonal, three-story western-style home in Maiko Park

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

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

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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