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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

📍 Yokohama, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Yokohama
Category
Museum
Duration
1-2 hours
Address
Yokohama, Japan
Coordinates
35.4440, 139.6360

Introduction

The Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of History stands on Nihon-Odori in Yokohama, housed in a Meiji-era red-brick building (the former Yokohama Specie Bank head office), a National Important Cultural Property. Its core is Kanagawa's history from ancient to modern times — archaeology and folklore — with both permanent and special exhibitions, a window on Yokohama's port-opening and the prefecture's culture.

✨ Highlights

1
Meiji brick
Old Specie Bank HQ — an Important Cultural Property.
2
Prefectural history
Kanagawa from archaeology to modern times.
3
Port memory
Rich materials on Yokohama's opening and trade.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location:Nihon-Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama
→Time needed:about 45 minutes
→Ticket Information:Permanent ticketed; special extra

💡 Tips

• Stroll with Nihon-Odori's ginkgo and the Red Brick Warehouse.
• Photography often banned inside — watch signs.
• Special shows rotate; check the current theme.

FAQ

How much is the admission for Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History?

Permanent ticketed; special extra

Any practical tips for visiting Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History?

Stroll with Nihon-Odori's ginkgo and the Red Brick Warehouse. Photography often banned inside — watch signs.

How long should I spend at Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History?

A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.

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