Things to Do - Kansai Region - Museums

Japan Mint Bureau Ministry of Finance (Mint Museum)

Umeda, Osaka Station, Nakanoshima Area (Kita)

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Japan Mint Bureau Ministry of Finance (Mint Museum)

A museum where you can learn the history of the Japanese currency, also famous for the "Cherry Blossom Street" in spring.

Shiga

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MIHO MUSEUM

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In addition to appreciating ancient art from around the world, it is a museum where you can pay attention to the architectural beauty that is taken from “Togenkyo”.

Mie

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Mikimoto Pearl Island

4.42 6

Many highlights including pearl jewelry, demonstrations of culturing technique of a pearl, and demonstrations by women divers.

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30 Things to Do in Mie

Mie Prefecture is home to many spiritually significant sites, such as Ise Jingu, one of Japan's premier power spots, and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The picturesque scenery, surrounded by both sea and mountains, is sure to soothe your soul. Additionally, you can enjoy delicious gourmet dishes made from the bounty of the land and sea. Why not visit Mie for a trip that will recharge both your mind and body?

Kobe

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ROKKO Forest Sound Museum

4.42 5

A museum in a forest where various "sounds" and rich nature heal you.

Hyogo

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Nishinomiya Noh (Nogaku) Theatre

4.42 5

Noh is the oldest theatrical performance in the world with a history of over 700 years.

Umeda, Osaka Station, Nakanoshima Area (Kita)

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The Osaka Museum of Housing and Living

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The hands-on museum where you can learn about life in Osaka now and then.

Kyoto

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Shōkadō

4.18 6

A tea world conveying the spirit of wabi-sabi

Tondabayashi, Kawachinagano

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Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum

4.18 3

Displays valuable historical materials related to Sayamaike, Japan’s oldest dam-style reservoir.

Kyoto

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Minamiza Theatre

4.18 3

A traditional theater with more than 400 years of history.

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Guide to Discovering Kabuki and Enjoying Its Performance: Experience Japan’s Traditional Performing Art

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese performing art. Kabuki, with its various charms, has been a popular form of entertainment in Japan for centuries. Stepping into a Kabuki theater transports you to an extraordinary world. For over 400 years, Kabuki actors, who are the pride of Japan, have preserved and carried on this tradition, dazzling audiences with their vibrant performances and magnificent stages. You can experience a special time, enjoying the brilliance of the costumes, the sounds of traditional Japanese instruments like the shamisen, and the refined beauty of the dances down to the fingertips. This world is traditionally an all-male domain, where both the actors who play male roles (“tachiyaku”) and those who play female roles (“onnagata”) have their own distinct aesthetic styles. Even if you don’t understand the language, as long as you grasp the key points of how to watch, you’ll be fine! When you see a performance, there will surely be something that moves your heart.

Kyoto

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Exclusive Kabuki Viewing at the Kyoto Minamiza Theatre

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Kabuki, a classical performing art inheriting 400 years of tradition.

Hyogo

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Kinosaki Straw Craft Folk Museum

4.07 2

Step into the 300-Year Long History Behind Kinosaki Barley Straw Craft.

Hyogo

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Kinosaki Literary Museum

4.07 2

A literary museum in the hot spring town displaying works and information about writers associated with Kinosaki.

Kyoto

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Kyoto National Museum

4.07 2

Preserving the legacy of Kyoto’s cultural assets for the benefit of future generations.

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[Kyoto National Museum Highlights Guide] Don’t Miss Kyoto-Connected Cultural Treasures and Beautiful Architecture!

The Kyoto National Museum showcases cultural treasures connected to Kyoto, including National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties. With a collection of over 14,000 works, you can enjoy a wide range of masterpieces depending on the season and special events. Rare cultural assets are also exhibited, so be sure to check the exhibition schedule. In this article, we’ll introduce the highlights you should know to fully enjoy the Kyoto National Museum.

Kyoto

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Byodoin Temple Museum Hoshokan

4.03 3

Discover another side of Byodoin through modern science.

Kyoto

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Kyoto Railway museum

4.03 3

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.

Higashiosaka, Yao

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Shiba Ryotaro Memorial Museum

4.03 3

This memorial museum was designed by Tadao Ando and was built adjacent to Shiba Ryotaro's home.

Kobe

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Kawasaki World

3.95 1

A corporate museum where you can learn about the wide-ranging technologies of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, spanning land, sea, air, and space, through real exhibits and hands-on experiences.