{"id":6266,"date":"2021-05-17T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T01:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=6266"},"modified":"2021-05-15T11:57:43","modified_gmt":"2021-05-15T02:57:43","slug":"cool-museums-in-kansai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/local-area-guides\/cool-museums-in-kansai\/","title":{"rendered":"Cool Museums in Kansai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Interested in learning about art, science, history, and other\ntopics? Here are some cool museums in Kansai you should visit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/osaka_science_museum-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"museum in day light\" class=\"wp-image-6279\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/osaka_science_museum.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/osaka_science_museum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/osaka_science_museum-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sci-museum.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Osaka\nScience Museum<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Osaka Science Museum\u2019s main target audience is students, but\nanyone can learn something new at this awesome museum. There are many\ninteractive activities available for visitors to try, so it\u2019s a great\nexperience for hands-on learning. The museum is split into four floors. The\nfirst floor is dedicated to electricity and energy, and the second floor is a\nspace called \u201cEnjoy Science!\u201d and is where a large number of the interactive\nactivities are housed. There is also a cafe and gift shop on the first floor.\nThe third floor is known as the \u201cFamiliar Chemistry\u201d floor, and you can learn\nabout minerals, plastics, medicines, and more there. Science shows are\nregularly held on the third floor. The fourth floor is titled \u201cThe Universe and\nDiscovery\u201d and houses exhibits about space exploration, as well as the\nscientific method and history of science. There is also a planetarium in the\nbasement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/en\/?utm_source=vhblog&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2020&amp;utm_content=2019-12-16-static-property-768x300-v1-enhp-sitevisitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM\nand is open every day except Mondays. Admission is 400 yen for the museum and\n600 yen for the planetarium. The closest train station to the museum is\nWatanabebashi Station. The National Museum of Art, Osaka is located nearby, if\nyou\u2019d also like to visit an art museum on the same day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be sure to check the official museum website to look at the latest opening hours and admission fee information (in Japanese): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sci-museum.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.sci-museum.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kyoto_manga_museum.jpg\" alt=\"museum in city\" class=\"wp-image-6267\" width=\"710\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kyoto_manga_museum.jpg 832w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kyoto_manga_museum-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kyoto_manga_museum-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyotomm.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kyoto International Manga\nMuseum<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This museum is a must-visit for manga lovers! It has a very large\ncollection of manga, including both Japanese and foreign titles. There are\nabout 300,000 manga and manga-related materials housed in the museum. You can\nview old manga, such as 18th and 19th-century publications, that are somewhat\nrare outside of the museum. Since the museum also functions as a library, you\nare allowed to spend time reading manga. In addition, special exhibits and\nevents are regularly held. There is also a cafe and museum store.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a two-minute walk away from the Karasuma-Oike Subway Station. It is open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, every day except Wednesday.&nbsp; Admission is 720 yen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check Kyoto International Manga Museum latest information on opening hours and admission fees on their official website (in English): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyotomm.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.kyotomm.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nara_national_museum-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"museum in green field\" class=\"wp-image-6276\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nara_national_museum.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nara_national_museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/nara_national_museum-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narahaku.go.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Nara\nNational Museum<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For those interested in learning about Buddhism, the Nara National\nMuseum is the place to go. The museum is filled with Japanese Buddhist artwork,\nincluding sculptures, ceramics, and scrolls. There are also other ceremonial\nitems and religious texts on display. The Hassoan Teahouse, which was\ndesignated one of the great teahouses of Nara, can be found in the museum\u2019s\ngarden. If you visit, make sure not to miss the famous Hell Scroll, which\ncontains information about the lesser hells in the Buddhist religion. Finally,\ndon\u2019t ignore the museum building, which is a spectacular architectural sight\nitself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nara National&nbsp; Museum is a 15-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. You can also access it by bus from Kintetsu Nara Station and JR Nara Station. It is open 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is 520 yen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the latest information on opening hours\nand admission fee, please check the museum\u2019s official website (in English): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.narahaku.go.jp\/english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.narahaku.go.jp\/english\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/glico_museum.jpg\" alt=\"white modern building\" class=\"wp-image-6282\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/glico_museum.jpg 480w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/glico_museum-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glico.com\/jp\/enjoy\/experience\/ezakikinenkan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Glico\nMuseum<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For anyone who loves snacks, the Glico Museum is an awesome place\nto visit. It was created in celebration of the Ezaki Glico Company\u2019s 50th\nanniversary. You can learn about the company\u2019s history and products at the\nmuseum. You\u2019ll also be able to see Glico toys that have been produced\nthroughout history. Finally, there are exhibitions dedicated to telling the\nfounder Riichi Ezaki\u2019s life story.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glico Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays, except for the first and third Saturdays of every month, during which it is open. Admission is free. It is located in Osaka and accessible from Tsukamoto Station. If you\u2019d prefer to view the exhibits from home, you can take a VR tour of them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glico.com\/global\/about\/vr-global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please check the\nofficial Glico Museum\u2019s website (in Japanese): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glico.com\/jp\/enjoy\/experience\/ezakikinenkan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.glico.com\/jp\/enjoy\/experience\/ezakikinenkan\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miho_museum-1024x877.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6270\" width=\"468\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miho_museum.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miho_museum-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/miho_museum-768x658.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miho.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Miho Museum&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Miho Museum is an art Museum in Koka, Shiga Prefecture. It was\nbuilt by the famous architect I.M. Pei. On display are pieces of rare and\nancient artwork. Like the Nara National Museum, the Miho Museum\u2019s building is\nalso a spectacular sight. The museum is nestled in the mountains, which means\nyou can enjoy the natural beauty Koka has to offer when you visit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagehouse.jp\/en\/?utm_source=vhblog&amp;utm_medium=display&amp;utm_campaign=2020&amp;utm_content=2019-12-16-static-property-768x300-v1-enhp-sitevisitors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1862\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/768x300-EN-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is closed on Mondays and sometimes closes for long periods in between exhibitions. At this moment, you need to make reservations when you decide to visit the museum. Admission is 1,300 yen. You can get to the museum by taking the Teisan bus #150 from Ishiyama Station.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please check the official museum website to get the latest information about opening hours, admission fees, and how to make a reservation for your visit (in English): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miho.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.miho.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interested in learning about art, science, history, and other topics? Here are some cool museums in Kansai you should visit! Osaka Science Museum&nbsp; The Osaka Science Museum\u2019s main target audience is students, but anyone can learn something new at this awesome museum. 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