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National Museum of Japanese History

Travel Guide - National Museum of Japanese History

InformationInformation

National Museum of Japanese History supports systematic research, collection, preservation and exhibition of Japanese history and culture. Exhibitions are picked up from the course of Japanese history and culture, and are arranged on the base of specific themes for each period with an emphasis on the daily lives of the Japanese. Excavated earthenware, a model of Rajo-mon (or Rasho-mon) Gate at the ancient capital Heijo-kyo, and a National Treasure "The Records of the Grand Historian, Song Edition" are exhibited.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 9:30 - 17:00 (March - September)
  • 9:00 - 16:30 (October - February)

ClosedClosed

  • Mondays (or the following day when it falls on a national holiday)
  • December 27 - January 4

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • 420 yen (General, Adult)
  • 250 yen (Student)
  • Admission Free (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 15 minutes from JR Sakura Station by the bus bound for Tamachi-shako. Get off at Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan-iriguchi Bus stop.
  • 15 minutes walk from Keisei-Sakura Station on the Keisei Main Line

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 117, Jonaicho, Sakura-shi, Chiba, 285-0017
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