Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History

The Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History is a history museum in Fukuyama that focuses on the Setouchi region. The collection includes archaeological discoveries from the medieval port town of Kusado Sengen, which lies buried beneath the Ashida River, along with historical maps and documents spanning several centuries.

The museum opened on November 3, 1989, and preserves artifacts that trace the development of the Setouchi region from prehistoric times through the modern era. These items show how the region changed over many centuries as it grew into an important port area.

The museum displays documents about Kan Chazan, a Confucian scholar, and shows important national cultural properties from the Edo Period. These collections let visitors see how people lived and thought during that time in the Setouchi region.

The museum is located near Fukuyama and is easy to reach; visiting early in the day is recommended to avoid crowds. Plan to spend enough time exploring the exhibits fully, especially if you are interested in medieval history or old maps.

The Moriya Hisashi Collection holds Japanese and Western maps from the 16th to 19th centuries that show cultural exchanges between East and West. Many visitors overlook these rare map collections, even though they reveal how Japanese and Europeans saw each other during those centuries.

Location: Fukuyama

Inception: November 3, 1989

Architects: AXS Satow

Official opening: November 3, 1989

Address: 広島県福山市西町2-4-1

Website: http://pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/rekishih

GPS coordinates: 34.48972,133.35889

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03