Best History Museums Spot List

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

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.

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

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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

A classical red brick building

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

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

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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 exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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

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