Best History Museums Spot List

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

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.

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

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

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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

A classical red brick building

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

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

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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