Best History Museums Spot List

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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.

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

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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

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

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

A classical red brick building

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

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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

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

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).

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu