National Museum of Japanese History

The museum spans 129,496 square meters and contains six permanent exhibition halls presenting Japanese history from prehistoric times through the modern era.

The museum, designed by architect Yoshinobu Ashihara, opened its doors on March 16, 1983, under the leadership of founding director Mitsusada Inoue.

The exhibits display over 220,000 artifacts including national treasures, historical documents, paintings, and archaeological findings from Japanese civilization.

Visitors can reach the museum by taking a 15-minute walk from Keisei-Sakura Station or a 30-minute walk from JR Sakura Station.

The museum maintains a botanical garden that cultivates plants historically used in Japanese daily life for food, medicine, textiles, and tools.

Location: Jōnaichō

Inception: April 14, 1981

Founders: Mitsusada Inoue

Architects: Yoshinobu Ashihara

Official opening: March 16, 1983

Address: 千葉県佐倉市城内町117

Website: https://rekihaku.ac.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.72450,140.21908

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:07