Best History Museums Spot List

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

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 from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

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.

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

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

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.

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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

A classical red brick building

Discover Tohoku history and culture

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display