Best History Museums Spot List

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

Discover Tohoku history and culture

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

Learn how Hideyoshi Toyotomi bathed

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Observe how sturdy silk fabrics are produced

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).

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

Experience the world inside the Man'yoshu

Learn about the culture of Niigata

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

Keeps precious materials belonging to the Ii Clan

An introduction to the history of Hyogo from all angles

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

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

Feel the history of Kitakami at the outdoor museum

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

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.

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 exhibit featuring contact and change between Eastern and Western cultures