Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History in Himeji Area

Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History

The Hyogo Prefectural Museum of History is a museum located in the Himeji area of Hyogo, Hyogo, Japan. It was opened in 1989 and its collection includes artifacts and exhibits related to the history and culture of Hyogo prefecture, from ancient times to the present day.

The museum is divided into several sections, each dedicated to a different period or theme. The exhibits include archaeological finds, paintings, crafts, and photographs, as well as interactive displays and multimedia presentations.

One of the highlights of the museum is the replica of the Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located nearby. The replica is a 1/30 scale model of the castle and was created using traditional Japanese building techniques.

The museum also has a library and research center, which is open to the public and contains a collection of books and documents related to the history of Hyogo prefecture.

Address: 3-1-1 Wakihama Kaigandori, Chuo-ku, Kobe 651-0073, Hyogo Prefecture

Latitude: 34.837565

Longitude: 134.698296

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