Best History Museums Spot List

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

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

A classical red brick building

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

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

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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.

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

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

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).

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced