Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History

Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History (Fukuyama)

Conveniently located near Fukuyama Castle Park, the Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History is an easy stop while exploring central Fukuyama.
It is about a 5-minute walk west of JR Fukuyama Station (North Exit / "Fukuyama Castle Exit"), making it convenient to visit between major sightseeing spots.

The museum’s major highlight is a full-scale reconstruction of Kusado Sengen, a nationally renowned medieval port town that flourished from the Kamakura to Muromachi periods. Here, you can experience history not only by reading about it, but also by walking through it.

​Highlights for Visitors

• Life-size reconstruction of Kusado Sengen: immerse yourself in the scene of early-summer dusk during the Muromachi period.
• Display of excavated artifacts: organized by function to evoke scenes of daily life.
•  Understand the history of the Seto Inland Sea (Setouchi) region: trace its story from prehistoric times to the modern era.

In one visit, you can connect the history of the Fukuyama Castle area and the Seto Inland Sea (Setouchi) region—ideal for those seeking something beyond the standard sightseeing route.

Permanent Exhibitions

​Trace the History of the Setouchi Area

From prehistoric times to the modern era, this exhibition introduces the history of the Seto Inland Sea (Setouchi) region through themes such as daily life, transportation, and trade, using artifacts, reconstructions, and models.

​Kusado Sengen Recreated Today

A section of Kusado Sengen has been reconstructed to its original size, with excavated artifacts displayed around it by function.
Visitors can gain a more concrete sense of medieval life and culture in the Seto Inland Sea region.

​Early Modern Culture Exhibition Room

“The World of KAN Chazan”

KAN Chazan (born in present-day Fukuyama City) was an eminent poet who composed Chinese poems, as well as a Confucian scholar and educator active in the late Edo period.
The museum houses materials related to KAN Chazan, including 6,255 items designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.

“MORIYA Hisashi Collection”

This is one of Japan’s premier collections of historical maps, assembled over approximately 40 years by MORIYA Hisashi, also born in Fukuyama City.
It features Japanese and Western maps primarily from the 16th to 19th centuries, as well as historical materials illustrating cultural exchange between Japan and other nations.
The collection totals 1,739 items and is presented alongside “The World of KAN Chazan.”

Plan Your Visit

Because the museum is within easy walking distance of both JR Fukuyama Station and Fukuyama Castle Park, it fits neatly into a short city walk or as a stop before catching a train. If time allows, linger in the full-scale town reconstruction to discover small details of medieval life.

Location:2-4-1 Nishi-machi, Fukuyama, Hiroshima 720-0067, Japan

Access:About a 5-minute walk west from JR Fukuyama Station (North Exit / Fukuyama Castle Exit)

Hours:9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Last admission: 4:30 p.m.)

Closed:Mondays (except national holidays), year-end and New Year holidays, and occasionally during exhibition changeovers

Phone: +81-84-931-2513

Fax: +81-84-931-2514

Email: rhksoumu@pref.hiroshima.lg.jp

Group rates apply to groups of 20 or more.
Special exhibitions require a separate admission fee.

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