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The Best of NIPPON47 - Museums
Carefully curated must-visit museums from all 47 prefectures in Japan!
Plan your trip with confidence and set your sights on these must-see spots!
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Hokkaido
Sapporo Beer Museum
This is the only beer museum in Japan, and its elegant red brick building is very attractive.
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Aomori
Sannai Maruyama Iseki
The historical village site from the Jomon Period which is registered as a world heritage.
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Iwate
Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum
A center for learning about the earthquake and tsunami, with exhibits based on the theme “Protecting Lives and Living with the Ocean and Land.”
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Miyagi
Date Masamune Historical Museum
Experience the life of Lord Date Masamune in real life with wax figures.
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Akita
Akita Prefectural Museum
A comprehensive museum connecting Akita's past, present, and future.
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Yamagata
Yamagata Prefectural Museum
A comprehensive museum where you can explore Yamagata’s nature, history, and culture all in one place.
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Fukushima
Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum
A memorial museum to the great bacteriologist who is depicted on the 1,000-yen bill.
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Ibaraki
IBARAKI NATURE MUSEUM
Learn about nature in the past, present, and future, and deepen your understanding of the global environment.
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Tochigi
Oya History Museum
It is a spot where a fantastic world is spread and used for shooting many movies and dramas, as well.
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Gunma
Tomioka Silk Mill
A world heritage site and home of Japan’s first modern silk factory. It was originally opened by Japan’s government as a model silk factory and still evokes the old-age charm of the Meiji westernization era today.
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Saitama
THE RAILWAY MUSEUM
Enjoy the Appeal of Railways! A Museum Filled with Exhibits and Experiences.
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Chiba
Museum of Aeronautical Sciences (Chiba Prefecture)
Japan's first aviation-focused museum in dual flight with learning and fun.
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Tokyo
Tokyo National Museum
Encounter Treasures at Japan’s Most Historical Museum that Features Japanese and Asian Art.
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Kanagawa
Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Natural History
A museum that introduces the 4.6 billion years of Earth's history. Many valuable real specimens are on display.
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Niigata
Gono no yakata - Northern Culture Museum
A wealthy farmer's mansion that concentrates the "beauty of Japan" with its gardens, seasonal flowers, and art works.
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Toyama
Toyama Science Museum
From Toyama to space: a comprehensive science museum that inspires curiosity.
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Ishikawa
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History
A brick historical building where everyone can enjoy experiencing history and culture.
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Fukui
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
Dinosaurs are the Star at One of Japan’s Largest Geology and Paleontology Museums.
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Yamanashi
Yamanashi Prefectural Maglev Exhibition Center
This is the only prefectural museum in Japan where you can observe test runs of the Maglev train traveling at speeds of 500 km/h.
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Gifu
Hida-no-Sato
Outdoor village museum featuring Hida Region’s characteristic A-framed houses transferred or restored, including national important cultural properties.
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Shizuoka
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
A highly photogenic facility that explores Mt. Fuji’s appeal from many angles.
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Aichi
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Learn about the history of industry and the evolution of technology at the birthplace of Toyota Group.
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Mie
Iga-ryu Ninja Museum
A museum that conveys the secrets of ninja wisdom and skills.
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Shiga
Lake Biwa Museum
This is an interactive museum about Japan’s largest lake, Lake Biwa, where you can learn about the coexistence of the lake, living creatures, and people.
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Kyoto
Kyoto Railway museum
Japan’s largest railway museum with 53 railway cars on display. From a steam locomotive to shinkansen, you can see, touch and put your hands on.
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Osaka
Tower of Osaka Castle
It was rebuilt with donations from Osaka citizens and is now a museum, holding permanent and special exhibitions.
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Hyogo
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
Exploring Japanese craftsmanship through carpentry tools.
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Nara
Nara National Museum
It is Japan’s second-oldest national museum. It houses many national treasures and important cultural properties, mainly Buddhist art, and you can learn about the rich history and culture behind it.
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Wakayama
Koyasan Reihokan Museum
An exhibit of preserved cultural treasures from Koyasan, the said "Sanctuary of Religious Art”.
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Tottori
Mizuki Shigeru Museum
Have fun with GeGeGe no Kitaro and more yokai monsters! Welcome to the Mizuki Shigeru World.
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Shimane
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
A museum delving into the myths and mysteries of ancient Izumo.
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Okayama
Bizen Osafune Sword Museum (Bizen Osafune Sword Village)
A unique museum dedicated exclusively to Japanese swords, primarily showcasing renowned Bizen blades. It also features workshops where visitors can observe traditional swordsmithing crafts firsthand.
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Hiroshima
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A museum incapsulating the horrors of the atomic bomb and aspirations for world peace.
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Yamaguchi
Hagi Museum
A museum where visitors can experience Hagi's nature, history, and culture.
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Kagawa
Shikoku Mura Village
An open-air museum where visitors can explore the traditional landscapes of Shikoku.
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Ehime
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
The museum was founded to honor the historical novel by Ryotaro Shiba. The exhibitions depict events concerning its three main characters from Matsuyama city; The Akiyama brothers and the poet Shiki Masaoka.
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Kochi
The Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum
Home to rare documents detailing the life and works of Sakamoto Ryoma.
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Fukuoka
Kyushu National Museum
Japan’s 4th national museum after Tokyo, Nara and Kyoto, sharing the cultural exchange history between Japan and Asian countries.
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Saga
Saga Prefectural Nagoya Castle Museum
Hideyoshi Toyotomi, who managed to unify Japan. Let's experience the castle of the base of his tackling invasion of the continent with VR and documents!
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Nagasaki
Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
Devastating terrors occurred in Nagasaki on the day of August 9th, 1945. Learn about the tragedy of the atomic bomb and people’s wish for the abolition of nuclear weapons and world peace.
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Oita
Beppu Kannawa Hell Hot Spring Museum
Uncover the secrets of Beppu, the city of rising steam.
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Miyazaki
Saitobaru Kofun Group
Experience ancient romance before Japan's largest tomb cluster.
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Kagoshima
Chiran Peace Museum
Peace museum, a stark reminder of the tragedy of war.
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Okinawa
Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
A cultural complex that reflects the nature, history and culture of Okinawa from multiple perspectives.
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Nagano
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Tokushima
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Kumamoto
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