Introduction To The Museum

Introduction To The Museum

The National Museum of Japanese History (Kokuritsu Rekishi Minzoku Hakubutsukan), generally called Rekihaku, opened in March of 1983. It is the only museum of Japanese history in Japan which supports systematic research and exhibitions of Japanese history and culture. Located in the corner of the Former Sakura Citadel Park, this fortress of history occupies a grand total of 35,000 sq.m. on a site of 130,000 sq.m.

The history and the folk worlds of the Japanese from prehistoric and ancient periods to modern times are exhibited with historical materials, replicas, and restorations based on careful scientific research. It is hoped that all who visit the Museum will attain a deeper understanding of Japanese history and culture.

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Museum Information And Transportation Guide

Location:
117 Jonai-cho, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture 285-8502
Tel: 043-486-0123
Hours Open:
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (enter by 4:30 p.m.) - March through September
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (enter by 4:00 p.m.) - October through February
Closed:
Mondays and New Year's holiday (December 27 through January 4.).
Note: When Monday is a national holiday, the Museum will be closed on Tuesdays instead.
Please click here if you would like to see when the Museum will be closed.
Admission Fee:
Group rates apply for parties of at least 20 people
General Admission

¥420 (individual)
¥350 (group)
High School and College Student Admission

¥250 (individual)
¥200 (group)
Elementary and Junior High School Student Admission

¥110 (individual)
¥90 (group)
Admission fees include consumption tax
Extra admission charges may be necessary when special exhibitions are held.
Every Saturday, admission is free for students up to age 18.
Admission is free for handicapped persons.

TRANSPORTATION:

From Tokyo:

By JR Sobu line: Take the Sobu line from Tokyo station to Sakura station (60 minutes). From Sakura station, take the bus (15 minutes) to the Museum (Tamachi station).
By Keisei line: From Ueno station, go to Keisei Sakura station (55 minutes), then walk to the Museum (15 minutes).
By car: From Tokyo, take the Shuto Expressway to the Keiyo Road and then the Higashi Kanto Highway to Sakura Interchange. From there, take the local road (north) to route 296 (west). Allow 70 minutes.

From Narita Airport:

By JR Narita line: From Narita station, take the Narita line to Sakura station (16 minutes), then take the bus 15 minutes to the Museum (Tamachi station).
By Keisei line: From Narita Airport, go to Keisei Sakura station (25 minutes), then walk to the Museum (15 minutes).
By car: From Tokyo, take the Shuto Expressway to the Keiyo Road and then the Higashi Kanto Highway to Sakura Interchange. From there, take the local road (north) to route 296 (west). Allow 70 minutes.

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