八戸市博物館

NEAR NEJO CASTLE

This is a fine overall history of this region of Japan from pre-history days until Meiji period; it has displays specific to area and how they fit into Japan't history.

Small but interesting.

There is a clock on the wall that "acts" out the time on the hours. Musical wooden masks dance and move at the top of each hour. Staff speak English and can help with directions around town along wi...

Well located, plenty of activities here with many shopping places nearby

It is located on the Central street with many buses stop nearby. Bus schedule is very frequent. There was a local market in the lobby when I visited. I bought many things with good price and high qual...

Interesting local museum

I like stopping by city and prefectural museums in Japan, as they often give a good outline of the local history. And a lot of them have better English signage than larger museums have! This museum i...

Comprehensive and enlightening

This wonderful museum presents the historical origins of the people in the Aomori region beginning with the Jomon tribes and ending with present-day cultural celebrations and practices. It is comprehe...