Category: Historical Museum
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Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan – Historic Festival Floats in Japan
Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan is a museum displaying the elaborately decorated festival floats used during Takayama’s famous Autumn Festival. Located beside Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, the exhibition features historic floats adorned with intricate woodcarvings, gilded decorations and colourful lanterns. Visitors can learn about the history of the Takayama Festival and the traditional Japanese craftsmanship involved in… Read more
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Sakurayama Nikkokan Takayama – Miniature Shrine Models & History
Sakurayama Nikkokan Takayama – Miniature Shrine Models & History Sakurayama Nikkokan is a museum in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, displaying an extraordinary collection of miniature replicas of the buildings at Nikkō Tōshō-gū Shrine. Located beside the Takayama Matsuri Yatai Kaikan near Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine, the museum provides an opportunity to appreciate traditional Japanese architecture and craftsmanship.… Read more
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Tokyo National Museum
The Tokyo National Museum, located in Ueno Park, is Japan’s oldest national museum and houses an extensive collection of historical and cultural artefacts. Its exhibitions include samurai armour, Japanese swords, Buddhist sculptures, ceramics and traditional artwork spanning centuries of Japanese history. Spread across several buildings, the museum provides an insight into Japan’s artistic traditions, cultural… Read more