Best History Museums Spot List

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

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

Discover Tohoku history and culture

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.

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

A classical red brick building

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

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).

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

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

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

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

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

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.