Best History Museums Spot List

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

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

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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).

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

A classical red brick building

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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.

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum