Museum · Sakura (near Narita)
National Museum of Japanese History (Rekihaku) 国立歴史民俗博物館
Japan's national history museum on the old Sakura Castle grounds, tracing Japanese life from prehistory to the 20th century.
Hours9:30-17:00 (Oct-Feb until 16:30)
ClosedMondays (next day if holiday), Dec 27-Jan 4
PriceAdult (permanent exhibition): ¥600
Getting thereKeisei Sakura Station, 15 min
Time needed2-3 hours
Address117 Jonaicho, Sakura, Chiba 285-8502
Websiterekihaku.ac.jp
About
Rekihaku tells the story of Japanese society chronologically across six galleries, with detailed models, replicas and real artefacts. Highlights include large dioramas of Edo and Heian cities and folk culture rooms. Most galleries have English signs and a free English audio guide. It is an easy stop on the way to or from Narita Airport.
Highlights
- Six chronological galleries
- Large city dioramas
- Free English audio guide
- Sakura Castle park setting and botanical garden of daily-life plants
Tips
- Closes 16:30 from October to February
- 15 min walk from Keisei Sakura Station
- Combine with Sakura's samurai houses
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