Best History Museums Spot List

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

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.

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

Learn about the culture of Niigata

A classical red brick building

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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

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

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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).