Memorial Hall Spots in Japan

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Category

Travel / Tourism

History / Culture / Tour

Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

4.5

1525 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aichi Pref. Nagoyashi Nishi-ku Noritakeshinmachi 4-1-35

This is the corporate museum of the Toyota Group, which transitioned into the automobile industry from the textile machinery industry and has now become a global automobile manufacturer. The museum uses the brick building that was the former Sako Plant of Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. The exhibits inside the museum are divided into the Textile Machinery Pavilion and the Automobile Pavilion, and in the Textile Machinery Pavilion visitors can learn about textile machinery and the evolution of technology. The Automobile Pavilion introduces the mechanism of automobiles and the exercise of developmental technology and production technology. There is also a monozukuri (Japanese craftsmanship) corner intended for children.

Who would have thought that Mr Toyoda, who wanted to make a better cotton weaving machine, would end up with a massive corporation including car manufacturing, machines that make things, and a wide...
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

4.5

965 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nakajimachou 1-6

This is a facility located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The memorial was constructed in an effort to remember and mourn the atomic bomb victims at the time of the dropping of the bomb on August 6, 1945, as well as those who died afterwards, and to pray for eternal peace. The Hall of Remembrance presents a panoramic view of the A-bombed city, a place to quietly mourn A-bomb victims and reflect on peace, an information exhibition section for planned exhibitions, and a hands-on reading room. The nearest stops on the Hiroshima Electric Railway tram are “Genbaku Dome Mae” (Atomic Bomb Dome) stop and “Hondori” stop.

We visited this memorial after going through the Peace Museum, and it further reinforced our resolve to support the end of nuclear weapons worldwide. The memorials huge, circular Hall of Remembrance...
Museum of Yebisu Beer

4.0

521 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Ebisu 4-20-1 In Yebisu Garden Place

This is a facility where you can learn about the history of and how to enjoy the beer brand “Ebisu”, manufactured and sold by Sapporo Beer Co., Ltd, located in Yebisu Garden Place. The gallery exhibiting the history from the foundation to the present can be viewed free of charge. Paid tours including tasting are popular. There is also a tasting salon and museum for a fee where you can buy many kinds of Yebisu Beer. The nearest station is Ebisu Station.

The Ebisu Beer Museum is a great place to learn about beer history in Japan. Once you arrive at the grand entrance area of the museum youll have a great overview of the hall and can take a few...
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

4.0

326 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Minamihamachou 247

A museum dedicated to the Gekkeikan sake company located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. A remodeled sake brewery standing on the birthplace of Gekkeikan on the edge of the Hori River, the museum presents information on sake brewing in Fushimi and the history of the Gekkeikan company. Sake brewing implements designated Tangible Folk Cultural Properties by the city of Kyoto are on permanent display and visitors can also learn how sake is made. In addition, traditional sake brewing songs are played in the museum, recreating the atmosphere of a real sake brewery. In the sake tasting room, popular with tourists, visitors can sample Gekkeikan Retro-Bottle Ginjyoshu and Tama no Izumi Daiginjyo as well as Plum Wine. Tours of the Sakekobo facility require an advance reservation.

Loved this sake museum tour and tasting. We love history and sake, so this visit made a lot of sense. You can read about how sake is made and the history of Gekkeikan Okura Sake, but you did not get...
Mizuki Shigeru Memorial Museum

4.0

312 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Sakaiminatoshi Honmachi 5

A museum located a 10 minute walk from Sakaiminato Station along the Mizuki Shigeru Road. The museum presents the work of Sakaiminato-born manga artist Shigeru Mizuki as well as the world of “yokai,” the Japanese folk monsters frequently featured in the artist’s works, and his characters. In addition to amusing models and images of yokai monsters as well as original pictures and explanatory materials, the museum also exhibits the yokai collection and travel notes of Mizuki, a man who loved to go on adventures. There’s a library where you are free to read manga comic books, and here you can find works that are now difficult to obtain on the open market.

If you are into your Manga then this is the place for you. We spent an hour here and if you are into your Manga then you could easily spend more time here. Tip:bring your passport for discounted...
Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory

4.0

122 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tottori Pref. Touhakugunhokueichou Yurashuku 1414

A museum located in Hokuei Town, Tohaku County, Tottori Prefecture which introduces the life and work of local manga artist Gosho Aoyama. The museum has artwork relating to “Case Closed (Detective Conan),” one of Aoyama’s most popular works; as well as reproductions of original drawings; an optical illusion and trick corner; and a corner presenting reproductions of some of the inventions appearing in the manga and show. There’s also a corner presenting the life and past works of Aoyama; the museum is a must-visit for lovers of Aoyama’s works from around the world. The museum shop sells original merchandise not available any place else.

Detective Conan fan must come to this place. This place is the place to fulfill the detective Conan fan with a lot of information and fantastic things about detective Conan. This place represent the...
Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum

4.0

168 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Katsushika-ku Shibamata 6-22-19

This is a memorial hall that reproduces and exhibits the world and articles of the “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” (“It’s Tough Being a Man”) movies. In addition to the relocation of the Katsushika Shibamata dumpling shop “Kurumaya” which Tora-san loved, also on display are the contents of the trunk which Tora-san who loved travelling always had in his hand. There is a quiz corner related to the movies and a corner where you can appreciate famous scenes from the movie. From the rooftop’s Shibamata Park, it is possible for you to gaze at Shibamata Taishakuten and Edogawa riverbeds which are familiar from the movies.

葛飾区の「葛飾柴又寅さん記念館」についての情報を発信していきます。今回、「葛飾柴又寅さん記念館」を訪れたのは2022年12月12日で、帝釈天付近を散策している途中に寄りました。「寅さん記念館」へのアクセスは、京成金町線「柴又駅」の出口を出て道なりに直進します。「帝釈天参道」の門を潜り、直進して「帝釈天参道」の下町情緒あふれる風景を堪能しながら「柴又帝釈天題経寺」まで行きます。「柴又帝釈天題経寺」の...
The Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum

4.0

140 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hyougo Pref. Takaradukashi Mukogawachou 7-65

"A museum which celebrates the achievements of noted manga artist Osamu Tezuka. The museum's entrance is modeled after a palace appearing in ""Princess Knight,"" and a life-sized figure dolls of Astro Boy welcomes visitors. The museum has a theater showing original movies and a standing exhibition room designed to look like a pod from the future. There's also a library with a full featured search system. There's an animation studio on the first floor where visitors can learn how animated works are made. The museum cafe is modeled after ""Kimba, the White Lion."" Note: The museum is temporarily closed for renovations from December 25, 2018 to March 31, 2019."

This place was pretty cool, with plenty of historical information and time capsules. I felt strangely like I was suddenly thrust into an episode of Dr Who for some reason.
Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum

4.0

187 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Iwate Pref. Hanamakishi Yasawa 1-1-36

The Miyazawa Kenji Memorial Museum is located in the city of Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture. It contains video images, as well as materials related to the poet and author of children's stories, Miyazawa Kenji, organized into exhibits in five fields. There are presentations about the creative process that led to Miyazawa's works, commentaries, and the results of research about him. Special events are held inside the museum, including limited-time exhibits of the manuscripts of his children's stories.

I recommend to book Donguri to Yamaneko bus service to take you many spots in the area in classic style little bus costing about USD52 for whole day tour(half day also available) In the morning...
Shayokan, Osamu Dazai Memorial Hall

4.0

180 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Aomori Pref. Goshogawarashi Kanagichou Asahiyama 412-1

Shayokan stands along Prefectural Route 2 in Asahiyama, Kanagi Town, Goshogawara City. The building, a stately wood residence built in 1907 before Osamu Dazai was born, is now a designated National Important Cultural Property. The museum makes use of the residence storehouse as an exhibition space, display some of Dazai’s favorite personal goods, manuscripts, letters, and his first edition books.

I grew up in Aomori but it was my first visit to his birth place. I could imagine this place looked like a modern castle surrounded by rice fields, nothing to obscure the views from this third story...
Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum

4.5

144 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Fukushima Pref. Yamaguninawashiromachi Mitsuwa Maeda 81

A museum dedicated to presenting materials relating to as well as items which belonged to Hideyo Noguchi, a prominent bacteriologist from the Tohoku region. Standing along National Route 49 near Lake Inawashiro, the museum was remodeled and reopened in 2015. Noguchi’s childhood home is preserved inside the museum complex, including the sunken hearth where he was burned when a baby. There’s also a robotic figure of Noguchi in an exhibition space modeled after his research room which greets visitors.

This museum was interesting to learn about the man who is on the ¥1000 bill. There is his real childhood home and many interesting panals about his life. All this had a lot of English. There was some...
Nagasaki Kameyama Shachu Memorial Museum

3.5

220 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Nagasaki Pref. Nagasakishi Irabayashi 2-7-24

The Kameyama Shachu was a society set up by Sakamoto Ryoma and friends with the help of the wealthy Kozone merchant family in 1865. In addition to being involved in the marine transport industry, the society took part in the planning of the Satsuma-Choshu Alliance and numerous other key events from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration. This memorial museum is housed inside a renovated and restored building of the society’s, and singer and actor Tetsuya Takeda serves as honorary director. The museum displays a replica of the boots Ryoma wore, copies of his letters, and other ephemera, making it a must-see for fans of this great historic figure.

Although I had been several times in Nagasaki, this was the first time that I visited Kameyama Shachu. It was much smaller than I had thought, but anyway it was very impressive to stand the site...
Marukin Soy Sauce Museum

4.0

162 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kagawa Pref. Shouzugunshoudoshimachou Nouma A 1850

This museum was constructed in 1987 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Marukin Shoyu. The gassho-zukuri (a traditional style of Japanese architecture with a steep thatched roof) building has been designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Inside the museum are panels that introduce the soy sauce manufacturing process and displays of tools that were actually used in the production of soy sauce since the company was founded. Visitors can try soy sauce soft cream in the adjacent production building and this unique flavor can only be had here. Tours of the press factory that is currently still in use are also possible.

Interesting place. You can see here the old advertisement posters of the Marukin soy sauce and various tools and processes used in making soy sauce.
Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum Anpanman Museum

4.5

124 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kamishi Kahokuchoubirafu 1224-2

The Anpanman Museum at Takashi Yanase Memorial Museum was established in 1996 with the intention of collecting, studying and displaying the diverse and creative works of Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman. There are plenty of things to see and do such as the Takashi Yanase Gallery and Anpanman Theater with original drawings from his picture books and animations, as well as The Repository with all sorts of character goods on display. Both adults and children can enjoy the museum to their heart’s content. The three meter high Fighting Anpanman Statue is also a great place for photos.

There is a small Anpanman-themed space at the basement where you can take photos, an Anpanman art gallery at the second or third floor, and a gift shop at the ground floor. Honestly, not worth your...
Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Museum

4.0

178 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Okudanichou 322

This is a memorial museum for Lafcadio Hearn, adopting the Japanese name, Yakumo Koizumi, known for his works of Hoichi the Earless, and the Yukionna (Snow Fairy) introduced in the storybook, Kaidan (Japanese ghost stories). This museum opened in 1934 is housed in the Japanese architectural structure adjoining the former residence of Yakumo Koizumi. It was renovated in 2016. This museum introduces the Greek born Irishman, Hearn, who arrived in Japan, via stays in England and the United States, and was then naturalized. The multifaceted aspects of Yakumo as an author, instructor, and journalist can be seen through the displayed mementos, manuscripts and writings revealing a portrait of his person.

Very modern and complet museum about Hearn life, irish writer who became japanese. Interresting if you want to know the details of the life of the author of Kwaidan.
Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

4.0

133 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Minato-ku Minamiaoyama 6-1-19

A museum erected on the site of artist Taro Okamoto’s studio and home. The museum exhibits a large collection of the artist’s works, including sketches and oil paintings. Okamoto’s work area is also displayed just as it looked when the artist was alive and the museum’s materials relating to postwar culture in Japan are a highlight. The museum holds numerous events that are musts for fans of the artist.

Cute little memorial museum conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo. It is interesting to see some of the artist’s work which also used to be his home and studio while he was alive. The exhibit...
Ishinomori Mangattan Museum

4.0

105 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Miyagi Pref. Ishinomakishi Nakaze 2-7

Opened in 2001, the Ishinomori Mangattan Museum has eagerly adopted and employed the “Manga Declaration”, which represents the creative ideals of Shotaro Ishinomori regarding the expressive potential of manga (comics) as a media. In addition to entertaining and animated displays, standard exhibits, special exhibition rooms, and an original animation theater, this museum even offers you the opportunity to try animation for yourself. The plentiful content is overwhelming. About 10 minutes by car via Ishinomaki Kanan Interchange on the Sanriku Expressway.

I visited with my brother and a friend. I didnt know much about the particular mangas and anime shown in the museum but one caught by eye. This was Cyborg 009 (I am now obsessed). I now know much...
Ryoma's Birthplace Memorial Museum

4.0

147 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Kouchi Pref. Kouchishi Kamimachi 2-6-33

This memorial museum is located in Kamimachi Town, Kochi City, the birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma. It introduces the history and culture of Kamimachi Town, and the family and people relating to Sakamoto Ryoma in an easy-to-understand way using various materials such as models and virtual experience videos. Volunteer guides are available in the museum to guide you around the exhibition. Historic tours beginning at the museum visiting places relating to Ryoma are also gathering popularity (reservations required in advance).

You can learn about Ryoma Sakamoto by letters, video, photos and a lot of documents! If he was not there, we can’t live like now!!! We need to appreciate his big work!
Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery

4.0

86 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Shinjuku-ku

Serving as a symbol of the Meiji Jingu Gaien garden, this museum displays some 80 paintings which present the lives and achievements of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. The gallery is divided into two areas - the east wing displays Nihonga Japanese paintings, while the west wing displays Western-style paintings. Large 3-meter-tall by 2.7-meter-wide wall paintings display various events in chronological order, and through them visitors can take in the events of the age in the order they happened. Depicting major events in the life of Emperor Meiji, they are artistic masterpieces created by first-class artists and, at the same time, important historical records of politics, culture, and customs.

Open from 9 am to 5 pm. Entrance fee is 500yen. The wall art collection consists of murals displayed to show the events from the birth to the demise of the Meiji emperor in chronological order...
Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum

4.0

171 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Okinawa Pref. Nahashi Wakasa 1-25-37

This museum opened in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture 60 years after the sinking for the Tsushima-maru in order to convey to children about the important of peace and life and to put the souls of the victims to rest, and to properly portray the event for future generations. The tour route starts on the second floor, where there is also an exhibit about the voyage and hit and sinking of the Tsushima-maru. The names and portraits of the Okinawan schoolchildren evacuees and victims are displayed on the first floor.

This museum is very meaningful, and the video they show brought me to tears. The museum staff can provide a brochure in English if you ask for one, which helps to understand the general story the...