Museums in Saitama

Saitama Prefecture has 54 museums, including the Tokorozawa Aviation Museum and the John Lennon Museum. These museums offer a wide range of exhibits for various interests.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum

Tokorozawa Aviation Museum

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Japan's first airfield is now a museum with real aircraft and flight simulators.

Kadokawa Culture Museum

Kadokawa Culture Museum

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A unique cultural complex housing a library, museum, and art gallery, known for its vast book co...

Asaka City Museum

Asaka City Museum

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Asaka City Museum showcases local history and culture, featuring a pit dwelling model and a wate...

John Lennon Museum

John Lennon Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

This museum, now closed, was the first official permanent John Lennon museum.

Okegawa Hikōgakkō Peace Memorial Hall

Okegawa Hikōgakkō Peace Memorial Hall

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore a restored WWII flight school, a unique cultural property dedicated to peace.

Minomushi Museum

Minomushi Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

A tiny art museum in Hasuda City, showcasing local art and beautifying abandoned farmland.

Honjō-Waseda no Mori Museum

Honjō-Waseda no Mori Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore Honjo City's history and Waseda University's exhibits at this free museum.

NHK Archives

NHK Archives

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore NHK's vast collection of TV and radio history, offering a unique look at Japanese broadc...

Saitama Municipal Museum

Saitama Municipal Museum

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Explore Saitama's history and folklore at this museum, home to ancient artifacts and statues.

Saitama Municipal Urawa Museum

Saitama Municipal Urawa Museum

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Free museum in Saitama City, preserving local history and a historic building's exterior.

Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore

Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore Saitama's history, folklore, and art, including ancient swords and cultural properties.

Urawa Art Museum

Urawa Art Museum

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This museum showcases book-related art and local painters, a unique collection worth a short vis...

Saitama Municipal Iwatsuki Local History Museum

Saitama Municipal Iwatsuki Local History Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore Iwatsuki's history in a historic police station, now a free local museum.

Urawa Museum of Traditional Architecture

Urawa Museum of Traditional Architecture

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

An open-air museum preserving traditional Japanese architecture, offering a glimpse into the pas...

Saitama Municipal Youth Astronomical Museum

Saitama Municipal Youth Astronomical Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore space with a planetarium, science exhibits, and unique space-related plants.

Saitama Museum of Literature

Saitama Museum of Literature

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Explore Saitama's literary heritage and authors at this museum, offering unique insights into lo...

Chichibu-Meisen Museum

Chichibu-Meisen Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore the history of Chichibu Meisen silk textiles in a historic building.

Fujimino Municipal Kamifukuoka Historical and Folklore Museum

Fujimino Municipal Kamifukuoka Historical and Folklore Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore local history, folklore, and archaeology at this compact museum.

Fujimino Municipal Ōi Local Museum

Fujimino Municipal Ōi Local Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore Fujimino's history and culture, focusing on an ancient post town.

Yaoko Kawagoe Museum

Yaoko Kawagoe Museum

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Modern museum dedicated to artist Yuji Misu, next to Hikawa Shrine and cherry blossoms.

Iruma City Museum

Iruma City Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore tea culture and local history at this unique museum in Iruma City.

Peace Museum of Saitama

Peace Museum of Saitama

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Learn about Saitama's WWII history and enjoy panoramic views from this prefectural museum.

Saitama Prefectural Ranzan Historical Museum

Saitama Prefectural Ranzan Historical Museum

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Explore Saitama's history at this museum, built on a national historic site.

Saitama Museum of Rivers

Saitama Museum of Rivers

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River-themed museum with large-scale models and a giant waterwheel, focusing on the Arakawa Rive...

Saitama Museum of Natural History

Saitama Museum of Natural History

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Saitama's only natural history museum, with a long history and unique fossil collection.

Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

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Modern art museum in a park, showcasing Saitama artists and unique chair collection.

Giant Kite Hall

Giant Kite Hall

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

This hall once showcased giant kites, but it is now permanently closed.

Daito Bunka University Beatrix Potter Reference Library

Daito Bunka University Beatrix Potter Reference Library

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

A unique library in a zoo, dedicated to Beatrix Potter, showcasing rare items.

Ōsawa Residence

Ōsawa Residence

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

The Ōsawa Residence is the oldest storehouse in Kanto, a designated cultural property.

Kawaguchi Science Museum

Kawaguchi Science Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore space and science with hands-on exhibits and a large planetarium.

Kawagoe Festival Museum

Kawagoe Festival Museum

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Learn about the Kawagoe Hikawa Festival and see its floats at this folk museum.

Kawagoe City Museum

Kawagoe City Museum

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Explore Kawagoe's history, archaeology, and folklore in a modern museum built on castle grounds.

Kawagoe City Art Museum

Kawagoe City Art Museum

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Modern art museum in Kawagoe, showcasing local artists and traditional design.

Museum of Kurazukuri

Museum of Kurazukuri

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

See a historic merchant house, rebuilt after a fire, showcasing traditional architecture.

Toda City Museum

Toda City Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

A free local history museum in Saitama featuring wetland ecology, river history, and a designate...

Kawanabe Kyosai Memorial Museum

Kawanabe Kyosai Memorial Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore a private museum in Saitama dedicated to the prolific painter Kawanabe Kyosai.

Chichibu Furusatokan

Chichibu Furusatokan

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore a historic merchant home, now a museum, detailing the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage.

Chichibu Railway Park

Chichibu Railway Park

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

See a working steam locomotive turntable at this free railway park.

Senkyōkan

Senkyōkan

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Step back in time at Senkyōkan, a preserved Edo-period samurai school offering a glimpse into Ja...

Soy Sauce Kingdom

Soy Sauce Kingdom

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Soy Sauce Kingdom is a museum where you can experience traditional soy sauce making.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Public Information Center

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Public Information Center

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force equipment and experiences for free.

Kōnuma Folk Museum

Kōnuma Folk Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Learn about the Kōnuma River and rice field development at this free museum.

Kawaguchi Museum of Art

Kawaguchi Museum of Art

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

New art museum opening in 2026, featuring local artists and modern photography.

Sakitama Kofun Park

Sakitama Kofun Park

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore ancient burial mounds, including Japan's largest circular kofun, at this historic park.

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama

Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, Saitama

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World's first public bonsai art museum, displaying masterpieces and a unique garden.

Urayama Folk Museum

Urayama Folk Museum

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This free museum preserves the culture of a district submerged by a dam lake.

Fossil Museum of Ogano

Fossil Museum of Ogano

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

See ancient marine fossils and a Mosasaurus model in Chichibu, a fossil-rich area.

Saiko Nature Learning Center

Saiko Nature Learning Center

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Learn about the Arakawa Daiichi Regulating Pond and its natural environment for free.

Saitama-ken Sansei-shō Friendship Memorial Hall

Saitama-ken Sansei-shō Friendship Memorial Hall

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This former friendship hall, now a bouldering gym, offers a unique physical challenge.

Tōyama Memorial Museum

Tōyama Memorial Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore a wealthy family's estate, art, and crafts, designated Important Cultural Properties.

Nagatoro Town Museum

Nagatoro Town Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore Nagatoro's history and folk culture in a preserved Edo period silkworm farmer's house.

Hanawa Hokiichi Memorial Museum

Hanawa Hokiichi Memorial Museum

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Learn about Hanawa Hokiichi, a blind scholar, at this memorial museum.

Gyōda City Museum

Gyōda City Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore Gyoda's history and culture, including castle ruins and ancient artifacts.

Saitama Prefectural Fukaya Commercial High School Memorial Hall

Saitama Prefectural Fukaya Commercial High School Memorial Hall

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore a rare, preserved Taisho-era wooden school building, a Registered Tangible Cultural Prop...

Iwatsuki Ningyō Museum

Iwatsuki Ningyō Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Japan's only public doll museum, showcasing 6,000 dolls and their cultural significance.

Fujimino Municipal Memorial Museum of Fukuoka Riverport

Fujimino Municipal Memorial Museum of Fukuoka Riverport

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore a historic shipping agent's building, a unique cultural property in Saitama Prefecture.

Old House of the Bando Family (Minuma Kurashikku-Kan)

Old House of the Bando Family (Minuma Kurashikku-Kan)

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore a preserved Edo period farmhouse, now a museum, showcasing local history and traditional...

Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds

Saitama Prefectural Museum of the Sakitama Ancient Burial Mounds

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Explore ancient burial mounds and see national treasures from early Japanese history.

Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum

Saitama Municipal Cartoon Art Museum

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

Japan's first public manga and anime museum, dedicated to Rakuten Kitazawa, with free admission.

Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels

Maruki Gallery for the Hiroshima Panels

SAITAMA · MUSEUM

A unique art gallery dedicated to the Hiroshima Panels, depicting the atomic bombing.

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