Kyushu National Museum Admission Tickets

Step into Kyushu National Museum, Japan’s fourth national museum, and explore centuries of cultural exchange between Japan, Asia, and Europe through historic artifacts, immersive screenings, and interactive exhibits.

Getting started

Make your way to Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, located next to Dazaifu Tenmangu. If arriving by car, the museum is around 20 minutes from either Dazaifu IC or Chikushino IC. Once inside, you can begin exploring the museum’s extensive cultural collections and exhibitions.

What to expect

• The Cultural Exchange Exhibition Room forms the heart of your visit, tracing Japan’s cultural connections with Asia and Europe from the Paleolithic period through the Edo period. Exhibits bring these historical exchanges to life through cultural properties and objects representing different periods and regions.

• The museum’s enormous building spans an area comparable to an international soccer field, giving you plenty of space to explore its collections and exhibitions. Alongside the main displays, various events and hands-on exhibitions offer more interactive ways to engage with Japanese history and cultural heritage.

• A highlight of the visit is the Super Hi-Vision Theater, where you can watch ultrahigh-definition 8K videos on a massive 320-inch screen. The screenings explore Japanese history and the country’s cultural exchanges with other parts of the world, combining detailed visuals with an immersive viewing experience.

Throughout your visit, the museum offers a broader look at how Japan’s history has been shaped by connections beyond its borders. From ancient cultural exchanges to exhibits and interactive experiences, Kyushu National Museum provides a deeper understanding of Japan’s place within the wider history of Asia and Europe.