Best History Museums Spot List

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

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

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

Learn about the culture of Niigata

A classical red brick building

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.

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

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

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

An exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Meet overwhelmingly large dinosaur skeleton specimens

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

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