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

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

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.

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.

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

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

Learn from the Great Hanshin Awaji Earthquake

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

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

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

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

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

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