Museums in Yamagata

Yamagata Prefecture has 40 museums, including the Yamagata Museum of Art and Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum. They offer a diverse experience for visitors interested in art, history, and culture.

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

Hirosuke Hamada Memorial Hall

Hirosuke Hamada Memorial Hall

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore a memorial hall dedicated to Hirosuke Hamada, featuring his birthplace and unique garden...

Miyasaka Museum

Miyasaka Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Miyasaka Museum showcases samurai armor and historical artifacts from the Yonezawa Domain.

Yamadera Gotō Museum of Art

Yamadera Gotō Museum of Art

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

This museum, now closed, once showcased European art near Yamadera Station.

Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum

Yamadera Basho Memorial Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

This museum commemorates haiku poet Matsuo Basho's visit to Yamadera.

Yamagata City Industrial History Museum

Yamagata City Industrial History Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Yamagata's industrial heritage, especially its famous casting, for free.

Yamagata Museum of Art

Yamagata Museum of Art

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Yamagata Museum of Art: a diverse collection of Japanese and French art worth an hour of your ti...

Bunshōkan

Bunshōkan

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Bunshōkan is a restored British Renaissance building, notable for its architecture and historic...

Saitō Mokichi Memorial Museum

Saitō Mokichi Memorial Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to Saitō Mokichi, a renowned poet and doctor, showcasing his life and works.

Homma Museum of Art

Homma Museum of Art

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

See a historic Japanese villa, garden, and art collection at this post-war private museum.

Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum

Yonezawa City Uesugi Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore samurai history and national treasures at this museum dedicated to the Uesugi clan.

Chidō Museum

Chidō Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Chidō Museum preserves historical buildings and folk materials from the Shonai region.

Fujisawa Shūhei Memorial Museum

Fujisawa Shūhei Memorial Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

A museum dedicated to author Fujisawa Shuhei, offering insight into his life and local culture.

Tendō Museum of Automatic Musical Instruments

Tendō Museum of Automatic Musical Instruments

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

See historic automatic musical instruments and a vast record collection in Tendo.

Kaisendō

Kaisendō

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Kaisendo was an art museum in Kaminoyama City, showcasing Japanese swords and Chinese lacquerwar...

Sakata City Museum of Art

Sakata City Museum of Art

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Modern art museum with local artists, offering scenic views of Mount Chokai and the Mogami River...

Tendō City Museum of Art

Tendō City Museum of Art

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Yamagata's first public art museum, it showcases local artists and is a short walk from Tendo St...

Manabia Terrace

Manabia Terrace

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Manabia Terrace is a modern cultural hub with a library, art museum, and park.

Tendō Municipal Former Higashi-Murayama County Office Building Museum

Tendō Municipal Former Higashi-Murayama County Office Building Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Yamagata's oldest Western-style building, a former government office and museum.

Former Nishimurayama District Office

Former Nishimurayama District Office

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Yamagata's oldest Western-style building, this museum showcases local history and ancient artifa...

Ōishida Town Museum of History and Folklore

Ōishida Town Museum of History and Folklore

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

This museum showcases local history, art, and the Mogami River's shipping heritage.

Matsuyama Cultural Heritage Museum

Matsuyama Cultural Heritage Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Matsuyama's history and local figures at this cultural heritage museum.

Ukitamu Fudoki no Oka Archaeological Museum

Ukitamu Fudoki no Oka Archaeological Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Archaeological museum showcasing ancient Japanese history, worth visiting for its unique regiona...

Sakata Municipal Historical Museum

Sakata Municipal Historical Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Sakata's past, from ancient history to merchant culture, at this reopened museum.

Mamurogawa-machi Folk Historical Material Hall

Mamurogawa-machi Folk Historical Material Hall

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

This small museum showcases local history and woodblock art, a quick stop near Mamurogawa Statio...

Shinjō Furusato History Center

Shinjō Furusato History Center

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Shinjō's history and culture, featuring festival floats and local art.

Atoku-sensei no Yakata

Atoku-sensei no Yakata

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore a historic residence and museum, famous as a film location, showcasing early 20th-centur...

Ken Domon Museum of Photography

Ken Domon Museum of Photography

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Japan's first photography museum, dedicated to Ken Domon, rated two stars by Michelin.

Yamagata Prefectural Museum

Yamagata Prefectural Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Yamagata's natural and cultural history, including a national cultural property and anci...

Bashō-Seifū Historical Museum

Bashō-Seifū Historical Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore a preserved Edo-period townhouse and learn about Matsuo Basho's visit.

Sōmarō

Sōmarō

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Sōmarō is a historic geisha house in Sakata, offering traditional dance and art.

Shūin Naitō Museum of Watercolor

Shūin Naitō Museum of Watercolor

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

See 2000 watercolor paintings by Shuin Naito, chairman of the Japan Watercolor Society, for free...

Kiyokawa Hachirō Memorial Hall

Kiyokawa Hachirō Memorial Hall

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

A memorial hall dedicated to Kiyokawa Hachirō, preserving historical relics and cultural propert...

Tsuruoka Art Forum

Tsuruoka Art Forum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Modern art and culture facility with unique architecture, worth visiting for its design.

Higashitagawa Culture Memorial Hall

Higashitagawa Culture Memorial Hall

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore historic Meiji-era buildings and a National Historic Site, offering a glimpse into local...

Ideha Cultural Museum

Ideha Cultural Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Learn about Dewa Sanzan mountain worship culture and experience its traditions.

Dewa Sanzan History Museum

Dewa Sanzan History Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Dewa Sanzan's history and culture at this museum on Mt. Haguro.

Yūzuru no Sato Museum

Yūzuru no Sato Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

This museum, housed in a silkworm warehouse, tells the tale of Tsuru no Ongaeshi and local seric...

Yoneori Kaikan

Yoneori Kaikan

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Yoneori Kaikan is a museum showcasing Yonezawa-ori textiles and history, offering unique cultura...

YukinoSato Information Center

YukinoSato Information Center

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

This free museum in Shinjo City preserves a historic building and showcases snowy region life.

Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum

Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Learn about the Mogami clan and their leader, Mogami Yoshiaki, at this free museum.

Kodai no Oka Museum

Kodai no Oka Museum

YAMAGATA · MUSEUM

Explore Jomon-period life and artifacts at this free archaeological museum in Nagai City.

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