Complete guide to the National Museum of Japanese History (Rekihaku): Everything about Japanese history is here

What is the National Museum of Japanese History (Rekihaku)? (Overview)

The National Museum of Japanese History (commonly known as Rekihaku), located next to Sakura Castle Ruins Park, is one of the largest museums in Japan that comprehensively exhibits Japanese history and culture. You can experience the history of Japan from the Paleolithic period to the present day through elaborate dioramas and life-size reproduction models.

Boasting an overwhelming scale that one day is not enough to see everything, it is a place that will become a “highlight of Japan sightseeing” for foreign travelers who love history.

1. Transportation/Access (How to get there?)

Access from the Tokyo area is very good. You can go there by bus or on foot from Keisei Sakura Station or JR Sakura Station. However, you need to be careful about the stations where the limited express train to Narita Airport stops.

3. Souvenirs (what and where to buy?)

At the museum shop, you can purchase unique goods and catalogs with Japanese history motifs. Haniwa goods are especially recommended.