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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History also known as the Yokohama Museum of Cultural History is a history museum in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Its exhibition focuses on the culture and history of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is located in the building of the former Yokohama Specie Bank.
Nearby attractions
Tokyo University of the Arts, Yokohama Campus (Bashamichi Building)
Bashamichi Building, 4 Chome-44-44 Honcho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0005, Japan
NYK Maritime Museum
Japan, 〒231-0002 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Kaigandori, 3 Chome−9
横浜市役所 アトリウム
6 Chome-61-2 Honcho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0005, Japan
馬車道商店街
4 Chome Tokiwacho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0014, Japan
Port Opening Memorial Hall
Japan, 〒231-0005 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Honcho, 1 Chome−6−6 横浜市開港記念会館
YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Unga Park Station
2 Chome-1-2 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan
Unga Park
2 Chome-1-2 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan
Kishamichi Promenade
2 Chome-9 Shinko, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001, Japan
Benten Bridge
Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0005, Japan
YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Sakuragicho Station
1 Chome-200 Sakuragicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0062, Japan
Nearby restaurants
ジョナサン 馬車道店
Japan, 〒231-0005 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Honcho, 5 Chome−48 ニッセイ同和損害保険横浜ビル1F
Yokohama Seryna steak dome
Japan, 〒231-0007 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Bentendori, 5 Chome−70 損保ジャパン 横浜馬車道ビル 9F 馬車道通り沿い
Charcoal Grill green BASHAMICHI
6 Chome-79 Bentendori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0007, Japan
Seikoen annex
5 Chome-56 Otamachi, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0011, Japan
Tonkatsu Bashamichi Sakura Honten
Japan, 〒231-0012 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Aioicho, 4 Chome−67 Residia Yokohama-Bashamichi, 1F
Kisoji Bashamichiten
Japan, 〒231-0011 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Otamachi, 4 Chome−55 横浜馬車道ビル B1
Daruma Bashamichi
Japan, 〒231-0007 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Bentendori, 4 Chome−67-1 馬車道スクエアビル 2F
TRATTORIA DA KENZO(トラットリア ダ ケンゾー)
Japan, 〒231-0012 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Aioicho, 5 Chome−78 清栄ビル馬車道 3F
Rapauza Bashamichiten
Japan, 〒231-0011 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Otamachi, 4 Chome−55 1F
la Tenda Rossa
Japan, 〒231-0011 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Otamachi, 6 Chome−75 関内北原不動産 1F
Nearby hotels
Hotel Route Inn Yokohama Bashamichi
4 Chome-53-1 Bentendori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0007, Japan
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Yokohama-Sakuragicho
5 Chome-49 Honcho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0005, Japan
Yokohama Heiwa Plaza Hotel
Japan, 〒231-0011 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Otamachi, 5 Chome−65−65 横浜平和プラザホテル
Toyoko INN Yokohama Sakuragicho
6 Chome-55 Honcho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0005, Japan
APA Hotel & Resort Yokohama Bay Tower
5 Chome-25-3 Kaigandori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0002, Japan
Richmond Hotel Yokohama Bashamichi
5 Chome-59 Sumiyoshicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0013, Japan
Comfort Hotel Yokohama Kannai
Japan, 〒231-0013 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sumiyoshicho, 3 Chome−33
HOTEL RESOL YOKOHAMA SAKURAGICHO
6 Chome-78 Otamachi, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0011, Japan
APA HOTEL YOKOHAMA-KANNAI
Japan, 〒231-0013 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sumiyoshicho, 3 Chome−37−2
Marutani Hotel
6 Chome-99 Aioicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0012, Japan
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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

5 Chome-60 Minaminakadori, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0006, Japan
4.2(678)
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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History also known as the Yokohama Museum of Cultural History is a history museum in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Its exhibition focuses on the culture and history of Kanagawa Prefecture. It is located in the building of the former Yokohama Specie Bank.

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attractions: Tokyo University of the Arts, Yokohama Campus (Bashamichi Building), NYK Maritime Museum, 横浜市役所 アトリウム, 馬車道商店街, Port Opening Memorial Hall, YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Unga Park Station, Unga Park, Kishamichi Promenade, Benten Bridge, YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Sakuragicho Station, restaurants: ジョナサン 馬車道店, Yokohama Seryna steak dome, Charcoal Grill green BASHAMICHI, Seikoen annex, Tonkatsu Bashamichi Sakura Honten, Kisoji Bashamichiten, Daruma Bashamichi, TRATTORIA DA KENZO(トラットリア ダ ケンゾー), Rapauza Bashamichiten, la Tenda Rossa
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+81 45-201-0926
Website
ch.kanagawa-museum.jp

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Nearby attractions of Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

Tokyo University of the Arts, Yokohama Campus (Bashamichi Building)

NYK Maritime Museum

横浜市役所 アトリウム

馬車道商店街

Port Opening Memorial Hall

YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Unga Park Station

Unga Park

Kishamichi Promenade

Benten Bridge

YOKOHAMA AIR CABIN Sakuragicho Station

Tokyo University of the Arts, Yokohama Campus (Bashamichi Building)

Tokyo University of the Arts, Yokohama Campus (Bashamichi Building)

4.2

(15)

Open 24 hours
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NYK Maritime Museum

NYK Maritime Museum

4.0

(381)

Open 24 hours
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横浜市役所 アトリウム

横浜市役所 アトリウム

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(56)

Open 24 hours
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馬車道商店街

馬車道商店街

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

ジョナサン 馬車道店

Yokohama Seryna steak dome

Charcoal Grill green BASHAMICHI

Seikoen annex

Tonkatsu Bashamichi Sakura Honten

Kisoji Bashamichiten

Daruma Bashamichi

TRATTORIA DA KENZO(トラットリア ダ ケンゾー)

Rapauza Bashamichiten

la Tenda Rossa

ジョナサン 馬車道店

ジョナサン 馬車道店

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(567)

Click for details
Yokohama Seryna steak dome

Yokohama Seryna steak dome

4.2

(357)

Click for details
Charcoal Grill green BASHAMICHI

Charcoal Grill green BASHAMICHI

4.4

(363)

$$

Click for details
Seikoen annex

Seikoen annex

3.8

(189)

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4.2
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4.0
1y

This is a nice museum with lots of interesting historical and cultural displays that spans from the paleolithic period to post war Japan.

It was amazing to see how early on humans began to build tools and pottery. Even more interesting was to see how far back the roots of some current day Japanese culture originated from.

The only reason a five star is not given is because the museum is not laid out in chronological order. Displays jump between time periods and the layout is such that there are small rooms that can easily be missed because they are off to the side or at the end of a corridor.

Regardless, it is a fascinating museum with lots of interesting cultural displays and is well...

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3.0
1y

Some interesting things to be learned here about Kanagawa's history in Japan. Not too crowded. Nice visuals of letters written by, paintings of and uniforms used by some of Japan's greatest leaders. But, if you don't speak Japanese, you'll probably learn very little of it. Tour guides are available but they speak only Japanese. Some of the displays have brief English summaries that only loosely relate to what you are seeing. There is a seemingly sophisticated English guidance app, which leads you to astonishingly poor readings of those very same summaries. More than you can see in an hour but you definitely won't need the whole day there. The reception...

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4.0
3y

A good museum with limited English, Korean, and Chinese translations for written information. While the exhibitions are not a comprehensive retelling of Japanese history, it gives a solid overview and survey of important historical events and lifestyles of ancient peoples living in Japan. This museum may be better suited for individuals with prior knowledge and interest in Japanese history rather than novice or beginner enthusiasts. The museum also features a modest selection of goods and books related to Yokohama and other Japanese history for sale at...

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This is a nice museum with lots of interesting historical and cultural displays that spans from the paleolithic period to post war Japan. It was amazing to see how early on humans began to build tools and pottery. Even more interesting was to see how far back the roots of some current day Japanese culture originated from. The only reason a five star is not given is because the museum is not laid out in chronological order. Displays jump between time periods and the layout is such that there are small rooms that can easily be missed because they are off to the side or at the end of a corridor. Regardless, it is a fascinating museum with lots of interesting cultural displays and is well worth a visit.
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Better than I expected. Staff were really friendly although because I can speak Japanese I’m not sure if they could speak English. The exhibit rooms and the exhibits themselves are excellent if somewhat low-lit. There are also explanations in English in many places. Definitely worth a trip there if you are in the vicinity and have time.
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写真などでよく見るドームのある部分は馬車道玄関(銀行時代は正面入り口)なのですが、博物館としては出口専用になっていて、入り口は反対側にありました。古代から現代まで、土器や矢じり、占いに使った骨、仏像や蒸気船などが展示されていて神奈川の歴史を学ぶことができます。もともと建物自体に興味があって訪ねたので、展示物は「歴史の教科書に載っているヤツだよね」くらいにしか思ってなかったのですが、土器など出土されたのが、意外にも近所だったり、こんなに古くから、こんなところに人が住んでいたのかと思うと、とても歴史が身近に感じられました。また、現在の地名も古くから使われていたり、昔のメインの街道は今とは違った場所を通っていたこと、人や文化は陸伝いだけではなく海からも伝わってきたことを知り新鮮な驚きがありました。見応えがあり、これだけの内容で常設展だけなら¥300はとてもお得です!また、博物館としては珍しく、写真撮影可の展示物があるのはいいですね。 さて、建物の方ですが、こちらは明治時代に建築された旧横浜正銀行本店本館で国指定重要文化財になっています。屋根の銅葺き八角形のドームには細工の施された円窓があるのですが、その隣にいる怪物は、うろこのあるイルカで火除けの守り神だそうです。玄関ホールのステンドグラスもとても素敵でした。関内にある他の歴史的建築物も訪ねてみたくなりますね。 _____ (追記)何かに、こちらのミュージアムショップで考古検定の問題集を扱っていると書かれていたような気がして尋ねてみたのですが、鎌倉検定は扱っているがそれ以外はないとのことでした。以前、群馬県立歴史博物館のショップではあるのを見たのですが、やはりそのときに買えば良かったですね。後でいいやと思うと、なかなかうまく行きません。。。 あと、以前こちらを訪れたときドーム(屋根)の丸窓の隣にいる鱗のあるイルカとドームの尖塔かうまく撮れなかったので再チャレンジしました。尖塔は異国情緒漂うおもしろい形をしていますね。
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This is a nice museum with lots of interesting historical and cultural displays that spans from the paleolithic period to post war Japan. It was amazing to see how early on humans began to build tools and pottery. Even more interesting was to see how far back the roots of some current day Japanese culture originated from. The only reason a five star is not given is because the museum is not laid out in chronological order. Displays jump between time periods and the layout is such that there are small rooms that can easily be missed because they are off to the side or at the end of a corridor. Regardless, it is a fascinating museum with lots of interesting cultural displays and is well worth a visit.
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Better than I expected. Staff were really friendly although because I can speak Japanese I’m not sure if they could speak English. The exhibit rooms and the exhibits themselves are excellent if somewhat low-lit. There are also explanations in English in many places. Definitely worth a trip there if you are in the vicinity and have time.
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Tōkyō Roameo’s Tōkyō ‘n’ beyond!

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写真などでよく見るドームのある部分は馬車道玄関(銀行時代は正面入り口)なのですが、博物館としては出口専用になっていて、入り口は反対側にありました。古代から現代まで、土器や矢じり、占いに使った骨、仏像や蒸気船などが展示されていて神奈川の歴史を学ぶことができます。もともと建物自体に興味があって訪ねたので、展示物は「歴史の教科書に載っているヤツだよね」くらいにしか思ってなかったのですが、土器など出土されたのが、意外にも近所だったり、こんなに古くから、こんなところに人が住んでいたのかと思うと、とても歴史が身近に感じられました。また、現在の地名も古くから使われていたり、昔のメインの街道は今とは違った場所を通っていたこと、人や文化は陸伝いだけではなく海からも伝わってきたことを知り新鮮な驚きがありました。見応えがあり、これだけの内容で常設展だけなら¥300はとてもお得です!また、博物館としては珍しく、写真撮影可の展示物があるのはいいですね。 さて、建物の方ですが、こちらは明治時代に建築された旧横浜正銀行本店本館で国指定重要文化財になっています。屋根の銅葺き八角形のドームには細工の施された円窓があるのですが、その隣にいる怪物は、うろこのあるイルカで火除けの守り神だそうです。玄関ホールのステンドグラスもとても素敵でした。関内にある他の歴史的建築物も訪ねてみたくなりますね。 _____ (追記)何かに、こちらのミュージアムショップで考古検定の問題集を扱っていると書かれていたような気がして尋ねてみたのですが、鎌倉検定は扱っているがそれ以外はないとのことでした。以前、群馬県立歴史博物館のショップではあるのを見たのですが、やはりそのときに買えば良かったですね。後でいいやと思うと、なかなかうまく行きません。。。 あと、以前こちらを訪れたときドーム(屋根)の丸窓の隣にいる鱗のあるイルカとドームの尖塔かうまく撮れなかったので再チャレンジしました。尖塔は異国情緒漂うおもしろい形をしていますね。
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