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.

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

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

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

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

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.

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).

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

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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