The Japanese word for museum is hakubutsukan and the word for art museum is bijutsukan.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum はくぶつかん | Hakubutsukan | 博物館 | |
| Art museum びじゅつかん | Bijutsukan | 美術館 | |
| Natural history museum しぜんしはくぶつかん | Shizenshi hakubutsukan | 自然史博物館 | |
| History museum れきしはくぶつかん | Rekishi hakubutsukan | 歴史博物館 | |
| Open air museum やがいはくぶつかん | Yagai hakubutsukan | 野外博物館 | |
| Tokyo National Museum とうきょうこくりつはくぶつかん | Tōkyō kokuritsu hakubutsukan | 東京国立博物館 |
Interesting facts about museums in Japan
Japan undoubtedly has some of the best and most modern museums in the world. Also, there about 865 registered museums found across the country so if you love visiting them then you’ll be spoiled for choice.
One of the best museums in Japan to visit is the Tokyo National Museum. Not only is it the oldest and largest museum in the country but it also houses around 110,000 artifacts and art pieces from not only Japan, but also other parts of Asia. Also, entrance is free.
Visit the official website here.