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Home » Japan » History Museum

History Museums in Japan

15 museums found

The catalogue lists 15 history museums in Japan. Within the country they sit mainly in Tokyo (5) and Osaka (2).

1 of them is free to enter. Each entry below covers what the museum holds, how long a visit takes and what it costs.

Other types in Japan:
Art Museums (15) Interactive Museums (5) Cultural Museums (3) Food Museums (3) Specialty Museums (2) Railway Museums (2) Open-Air Museums (2) War Memorials (2)
History Museums in other cities:
Berlin (12) Kraków (10) Beijing (7) Amsterdam (6) Rome (5) London (5) Warsaw (5) Tokyo (5)

Sumo Museum

Tokyo

Museum dedicated to the history of sumo wrestling in Tokyo.

Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum

Yokohama

World's first ramen-themed amusement park in Yokohama.

Panasonic Museum

Kadoma

Explore Panasonic's history and innovations at the Panasonic Museum in Kadoma, Osaka.

Iga-ryu Ninja Museum

Iga

Museum dedicated to the history and techniques of the Iga-ryu ninja.

Osaka Museum of History

Osaka

Explore Osaka's rich history at this museum adjacent to Osaka Castle.

Osaka Castle Museum

Osaka

Explore Osaka's rich history at the Osaka Castle Museum.

Tokiwagi Gate SAMURAI Museum

Odawara

Museum showcasing samurai armor and weapons in Odawara Castle.

Nagoya Touken World Sword Museum

Nagoya

Museum showcasing Japanese swords, armor, and related artifacts.

Samurai & Ninja Museum Kyoto

Kyoto

Interactive museum offering samurai and ninja experiences in Kyoto.

Japan Football Museum

Tokyo

Museum dedicated to Japanese football history and culture.

Himeyuri Peace Museum

Itoman

Museum dedicated to the Himeyuri Student Corps during the Battle of Okinawa.

Fukagawa Edo Museum

Tokyo

Experience a life-size replica of a 19th-century Tokyo neighborhood.

Edo-Tokyo Museum

Tokyo

Museum showcasing Tokyo's history from the Edo period to present.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima

A museum dedicated to documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II.

Samurai Ninja Museum Tokyo

Tokyo

Experience Japan's warrior traditions through interactive exhibits and activities in Asakusa.

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