Japan’s Castle KeepsJapan’s castles are all about keeps. The highlights of the model of the Himeji Castle keep (reduced scale of 1/15) and of the models of surviving keeps of 12 castles in Japan (reduced scale of 1/50) are introduced in a video. 日本語ENGLISH한국어简体中文
Castle Study GuideHyogo Prefecture contains historic Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, as well as many other ruins and sites of various castles. Here, we offer photographs and information on these fascinating castles that embody the region’s history and culture.日本語ENGLISH한국어简体中文
Community and School Exchange Center
History Station SeminarsThese seminars discuss materials in the museum’s collection in depth. Enjoy finding out what items in the collection can tell us about Hyogo history and culture.日本語ENGLISH한국어简体中文
Digital ExhibitionsMaterials in the museum collection are selected based on a single theme and presented. This content offers a more multifaceted picture of the materials’ significance and appeal.日本語ENGLISH
Journey into Hyogo Legend: World of yokai (spirits) and nature
Journey into Hyogo Legend: Shinto gods and Buddhist deities
Journey into Hyogo Legend: Shinto gods and Buddhist deitiesHere we present local history and customs related to legends about Shinto gods and Buddhist deities, which people have passed down since time immemorial. (created in fiscal 2007)Japanese text only
Journey into Hyogo Legend: Oral Traditions: Villages, people, and folkways
Hyogo History Road: Journey to the Edo PeriodTakes place during the Edo Period. Encounter history and culture on this virtual tour of a bustling road full of fascinating people and things. (created in fiscal 2005)Japanese text only
Hyogo festivals and arts
Hyogo festivals and artsUnique festivals and performing arts for all the four seasons. A wealth of materials illustrates these colorful festivals and art traditions. (created in fiscal 2004)Japanese text only
Hyogo Video Library
Hyogo Video LibraryPresenting five videos selected from the many videos on Hyogo history and culture on view at the museum.Japanese text only