Online Museum of History Hyogo History Station

Japan’s Castle Keeps Japan’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

From Himeji Castle to Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History 日本語ENGLISH

Past exhibitionsJapanese text only

Past lectures and talksJapanese text only

History Museum Curator’s RoomJapanese text only

Research findingsJapanese text only

Historical Institute of Hyogo (external site)Japanese text only

Castle Study Guide Hyogo 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

History Station Seminars These 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

Princess Road Adventure Enjoy learning through games with the Kids’ Culture Dictionary. Japanese text only

Information related to curator certificationJapanese text only

Hyogo History Q&AJapanese text only

Digital Exhibitions Materials 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 Learn about legends of yokai (spirits) and nature, visit the sites, and encounter the history and culture of the region. (created in fiscal 2008) Japanese text only

Journey into Hyogo Legend: Shinto gods and Buddhist deities Here 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 Legends handed down over generations in Hyogo Prefecture. Visit the places, hear the stories, and encounter cultural assets.(created in fiscal 2006) Japanese text only

Hyogo History Road: Journey to the Edo Period Takes 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 Unique 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 Presenting five videos selected from the many videos on Hyogo history and culture on view at the museum. Japanese text only

Favorites from the Collection High-resolution images of items in the museum collection, which can also be browsed at the museum itself. 日本語ENGLISH한국어简体中文

Hyogo History Museum Diary Blog by museum staff keeps you updated on day-to-day happenings. Japanese text only

Curator’s Column
History Museum Learning Series Curators at the History Museum write a series of columns on their areas of expertise. Japanese text only

Welcome to the Director’s Office! Series of essays by the Director of the museum, updated once a month. Japanese text only