Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History, Yokohama

Name: Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History
Address: 5-60 Minami-Nakadori, Yokohama, 231-0006, Japan
Telephone: +81 45-201-0926

#50 among attractions in Yokohama

Museum, History museum, Historical place

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History

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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History, Yokohama

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Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History also known as the Yokohama Museum of Cultural History is a history museum in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. ()

Local name: 神奈川県立歴史博物館 Coordinates: 35°26'57"N, 139°38'10"E

Address

5-60 Minami-Nakadori中区 (関内)Yokohama 231-0006 Japan

Contact

+81 45-201-0926

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Yokohama

Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History open?

Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History?

Nearby attractions include NYK Maritime Museum, Yokohama (5 min walk), Yokohama Air Cabin, Yokohama (8 min walk), Yokohama Port Museum, Yokohama (8 min walk), Yokohama Three Towers, Yokohama (8 min walk).

How to get to Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History:

Train

Bashamichi (2 min walk)
Sakuragicho (8 min walk)

Metro

Bashamichi • Lines: Mm (2 min walk)
Kannai • Lines: B (7 min walk)

Bus

Yokohama City Hall • Lines: 11, 110, 113, 158, 20, 26, 58, 8, ピアライン, 旭4, 横44, 船20 (2 min walk)
馬車道駅前 • Lines: 26, A, ピアライン (4 min walk)