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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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.

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.

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

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

A classical red brick building

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

Learn about the culture of Niigata

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

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.

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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

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