Museums and Galleries of Japan
The Chubu region features a diverse array of cultural institutions, from the futuristic 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa to the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, one of Asia’s leading paleontological centers. Historical preservation is a central theme at open-air sites like Meiji Mura and Hida Folk Village, which showcase relocated Edo and Meiji-era structures. Specialized collections highlight regional industries, including Nagoya’s SCMAGLEV and Railway Park, the Toyota Commemorative Museum, and dedicated galleries for Kanazawa’s traditional gold leaf and silk-dyeing crafts.
A Hida Folk Vilage
Hida Folk Village, Hida no Sato is an open-air museum of close to 30 old farmhouses illustrating the traditional architectural styles of…
B 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa is a museum of contemporary art located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan.
C Kawaguchiko Music Forest
Though small in size, this amusement park is one of its kind. Focused on musical instruments, music will encompass you the second you enter.
D Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
The Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, also known as Toyota Tecno Museum, is a technology museum located in Nishi-ku…
E Nagoya City Municipal Archives Museum
Nagoya City Archives is a historic building located in the city of Nagoya, central Japan.
F Aichi Arts Center
The centre consisting of a museum, a theatre and a library is the main venue for various musical and theatrical performances and attracts…
G Furukawa Art Museum
Displays the private collection of Tamesaburo Furukawa, featuring modern Japanese paintings, ceramics, and calligraphy.
H Seisonkaku Villa
The Seisonkaku is a large Japanese villa in the city of Kanazawa, built in 1863 by Maeda Nariyasu, 13th daimyō of the Kaga clan, as a…
I Shinise Kinenkan Museum
This building formerly housed a pharmacy that belonged to one of Kanazawa’s most respected families.
J Antarctic Museum and Former Research Ship Fuji
A retired icebreaker moored at the Port of Nagoya, now serving as a museum documenting Japan's Antarctic research expeditions.
Museum of ivory and stone sculptures jewelpia
Features approximately 270 intricate ivory carvings and large-scale stone sculptures, including a massive ivory treasure ship.
L Takayama Jin’ya
The Takayama Jin'ya is a surviving Edo period jin'ya which served as the Daikansho for Hida Province under the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan…
The Heritage Museum
An open-air museum in Shirakawa-go featuring 26 traditional gassho-zukuri thatched-roof farmhouses relocated to preserve local architectural history.
N Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
Mysterious beluga whales, easygoing sea turtles, cute penguins and so many more marine animals can be found in this public aquarium.
O Yasue Gold Leaf Museum
This museum was built in order to preserve the art of gold leaf craft for the future generations.
P SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
The SCMaglev and Railway Park is a railway museum owned by the Central Japan Railway Company in Nagoya, Japan.
Q Meiji Mura
Meiji-mura is an open-air architectural museum/theme park in Inuyama, near Nagoya in Aichi prefecture, Japan.
R Nagamachi Yuzenkan
Visit this craft centre and see how the beautiful kimonos of this region are made.
S Meiji-mura Museum
Meiji-mura is an open-air architectural museum/theme park in Inuyama, near Nagoya in Aichi prefecture, Japan.
T Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall (Yatai Kaikan)
Houses four of the ornate, multi-story floats used in the Takayama Autumn Festival, which are rotated throughout the year.
Takashi Akiyama Poster Museum Nagaoka Main Building (former Nagaoka Commercial Bank Miyauchi Branch)
Located in a former 1920s bank building, this gallery showcases the poster art and illustrations of graphic designer Takashi Akiyama.
V Science Hills Komatsu
A science museum featuring interactive manufacturing exhibits, a 3D theater, and a distinctive wavy green roof.
W MOA Museum of Art
The MOA Museum of Art is a private museum in the city of Atami, Japan.
X Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, located in Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan, is one of the leading dinosaur museums in Asia that is renowned…
Y D. T. Suzuki Museum
This museum commemorates Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki - one of the Japanese philosophers who devoted his life to translating various books about…
Z Shirayama Hime Jinja Shrine Museum
Shirayamahime Jinja is a Shinto shrine in the Sannomiyamachi neighborhood of the city of Hakusan in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art, also known as IPMA, is the main art gallery of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Kanazawa Noh Art Museum
This museum preserves the tradition of Noh theatre - a form of classical Japanese musical drama.
Toyama Municipal Folk Museum
Located within the reconstructed keep of Toyama Castle, this museum documents the history of the Maeda clan and local domain.
Nakaya Ukichiro Museum of Snow and Ice
Dedicated to the scientist who created the first artificial snowflakes, featuring experimental demonstrations and architecture by Arata Isozaki.
Gifu City Museum of History
The Gifu City Museum of History is a city-supported history museum located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of History
Ishikawa Prefectural History Museum is a prefectural museum in Kanazawa, Japan, dedicated to the history and culture of Ishikawa Prefecture.
Wada house
The largest gassho-zukuri farmhouse in Shirakawa-go, built in the mid-Edo period and designated as an Important Cultural Property.
Museum of History Annex - Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum
The Eizō & Tōichi Katō Memorial Art Museum is a museum located in Gifu Park in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts, Gifu is art museum located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan
The Maeda Tosanokami-ke Shiryokan Museum displays many historical artifacts which belonged to the members of the Maeda Tosanokami family.
Gifu City Science Museum
The Gifu City Science Museum is a city-supported museum in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.
Notojima Glass Art Museum
A contemporary architectural space on Noto Island displaying a permanent collection of glass art from international artists.
Kusakabe Heritage House
A former merchant residence built in 1879, showcasing the bold timber construction and craftsmanship typical of the Hida Takayama region.
Motorcar Museum of Japan
Houses over 500 historic vehicles from various countries, arranged by manufacturer and era in one of Japan's oldest motor museums.
Sansei Ashikiyoshi
A living history museum recreating a mountain village where artisans demonstrate traditional papermaking, weaving, and blacksmithing.
Kiunkaku
This building was first built by a businessman to be his private villa, but after the World War II, it became a ryokan - a Japanese style…
Stone Museum Hakusekikan
A mineralogy museum featuring a diverse collection of gemstones and a large pyramid structure constructed from local granite.
Hamanako Orgel Museum
Located atop Mount Okusa, this museum displays antique music boxes and automated musical instruments with daily demonstrations.
Mizkanミュージアム
A hands-on museum dedicated to vinegar production and food culture, located at the historical headquarters of the Mizkan company.
新美南吉記念館
A literary museum built partially underground, dedicated to the life and works of children's author Niimi Nankichi.
Tateyama Caldera Sabo Museum
Focuses on the history of erosion control (sabo) and the unique natural environment of the Tateyama Caldera.
古橋懐古館
Displays traditional art, historical documents, and folk tools collected by the Furuhashi family in the Inabu district.
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