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 Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

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

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

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

A classical red brick building

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

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