Kyushu National Museum

What it is

• A history-focused museum.
• Opened October 16, 2005.
• Operated by National Institutes for Cultural Heritage.
• Views Japanese culture from an Asian historical perspective.

What to see

• Houses 4 National Treasures and 42 Important Cultural Properties.
• Stores 1,300 deposited items, including 2 National Treasures.
• Largest national museum in Japan by site area.
• Largest total floor area for a single building among national museums.
• Official character is Haranomushi, based on a collection work.

When to go

• Open from New Year's Day.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.