Best History Museums Spot List

A museum where you can learn the history of football in Japan, including match records of Japan national teams, important historical documents following pioneers of the game, and more.

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

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

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.

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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 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.

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

”Edo Taito Traditional Crafts Center” -Renewal open at 1pm on 28th March.2019-

A classical red brick building

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles