Museums

From samurai to parasites, in Japan, there’s a museum for seemingly everything.

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Nizo Yamamoto Art Museum

Nizo Yamamoto Art Museum

For fans of Studio Ghibli’s films, visit the museum dedicated to one of the studio’s most influential art directors.

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum

The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial Museum

A museum that commemorates the earthquake and educates on disaster risk prevention.

kyushu railway history museum

Kyushu Railway History Museum

The Kyushu Railway History Museum houses a wealth of information about the history of trains in southwestern Japan.

Nagasaki Nomozaki Dinosaur Park

Nagasaki Nomozaki Dinosaur Park

Go back to when dinosaurs and other prehistoric life roamed the Japanese archipelago.

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art

A contemporary art museum that is itself an architectural marvel

Small Worlds Miniature Museum

Small Worlds Miniature Museum

Small Worlds blends the magic of miniatures, captivating lighting and enchanting music to evoke a sense of nostalgia and discovery.

Art Aquarium Ginza

Art Aquarium Ginza

With 5,000 goldfish across a hundred different varieties, Art Aquarium Museum Ginza will not disappoint as a unique art experience in the middle of Tokyo.

Oita Prefectural Art Museum (OPAM)

Oita Prefectural Art Museum

Check out old masters and contemporary artists at the Oita Prefectural Art Museum

Kyushu Ceramic Museum

Learn about the birthplace of Japanese porcelain

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum

See works from artist residencies and exhibitions of Japanese and non-Japanese art

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Mikimoto Pearl Island

Discover the magic of pearl cultivation and Ama divers in action at the Mikimoto Pearl Island