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Museum Directory

Discover over 500 museums across Japan's 47 prefectures

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History

Tokyo National Museum

Japan's oldest and largest museum with 110,000+ objects.

📍 Ueno, Tokyo
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Art & History

Kyoto National Museum

Guardian of Kyoto's ancient cultural heritage since 1897.

📍 Higashiyama, Kyoto
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Contemporary

Kanazawa 21st Century Museum

Iconic circular SANAA-designed contemporary art space.

📍 Kanazawa, Ishikawa
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Science

National Museum of Nature and Science

Natural history from dinosaurs to the cosmos, in Ueno Park.

📍 Ueno, Tokyo
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History

Osaka History Museum

Ten floors exploring Osaka's history from ancient to modern.

📍 Chuo Ward, Osaka
Memorial

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

A profound memorial to the 1945 atomic bombing and peace.

📍 Naka Ward, Hiroshima
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Art & History

Nara National Museum

Home to Japan's finest Buddhist art collection since 1895.

📍 Nara Park, Nara
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Digital Art

teamLab Planets Tokyo

Walk through water and immersive digital art experiences.

📍 Toyosu, Tokyo
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Contemporary

Mori Art Museum

High-concept contemporary art atop Roppongi Hills Tower.

📍 Roppongi, Tokyo
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National Art

National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

Japan's first national art museum, housing 13,000+ works.

📍 Chiyoda, Tokyo
Culture

Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

Showcasing the finest Nishijin textiles, lacquer, and ceramics.

📍 Okazaki, Kyoto
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Art

Adachi Museum of Art

World-renowned Japanese garden and superb modern paintings.

📍 Yasugi, Shimane
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Art

Hakone Open-Air Museum

Stunning sculpture park against Fuji-Hakone mountain backdrop.

📍 Hakone, Kanagawa
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Interactive

teamLab Borderless

Borderless, room-less, map-less digital art experiences in Azabudai.

📍 Azabudai, Tokyo
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Archaeology

Nara National Research Institute

Excavations of Fujiwara-kyo and Heijo-kyo palace sites.

📍 Nara City, Nara
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Science

National Science Museum of Nagoya

Fascinating science exhibits including a giant bottle-nose aquarium.

📍 Higashi Ward, Nagoya
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Maritime

Osaka Maritime Museum

Beneath a glass dome, exploring Osaka's port history.

📍 Minato Ward, Osaka
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Traditional

Urasenke Tea Museum

The living heart of Japan's tea ceremony tradition.

📍 Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto
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Art

Fukuoka Art Museum

Rich collection spanning Asian antiques and modern art.

📍 Chuo Ward, Fukuoka
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History

Sapporo Historical Museum

The story of Hokkaido's settlement, Ainu culture, and the great north.

📍 Chuo Ward, Sapporo