Kyushu National Museum, Chikushino

Name: Kyushu National Museum
Address: 4-7-2 Ishizaka, Chikushino, 818-0118, Japan
Telephone: +81 92-918-2807

#3 among attractions in Chikushino

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Facts and practical information

The Kyushu National Museum opened on October 16, 2005 in Dazaifu near Fukuoka—the first new national museum in Japan in over 100 years, and the first to elevate the focus on history over art. The distinct modern impression created by the architectural facade is mirrored in the Museum's use of technological innovations which are put to good in making the museum's collections accessible to the public. For example, the museum's extremely high resolution video system, with the latest image processing and color management software, serves both in documenting the objects in the museum's collection and also in expanding access beyond the limits of a large, but finite exhibition space. ()

Local name: 九州国立博物館 Coordinates: 33°31'6"N, 130°32'17"E

Address

4-7-2 IshizakaChikushino 818-0118 Japan

Contact

+81 92-918-2807

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Day trips

Kyushu National Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Kōmyōzen-ji, Kanzeon-ji, Kaidan-in.

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Well-known shrine with gardens and museum
Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino
8 min walk • Dazaifu Tenman-gū is a serene Shinto shrine nestled in the city of Chikushino, Japan, and is one of the country's most cherished spiritual sites. Founded in 919 AD, this historic shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet,...
~1220 ftW
Zen temple with a tranquil rock garden
Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino
6 min walk • Kōmyōzen-ji is a Zen temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Tetsugyū Enshin of the Tōfuku-ji Rinzai school in 1273. Kōmyōzen-ji is celebrated for its karesansui garden, the only example in Kyushu.
1 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kanzeon-ji, Chikushino
26 min walk • Kanzeon-ji is a seventh-century Buddhist temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was once the most important temple in Kyushu.
1 miW
Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Kaidan-in, Chikushino
26 min walk • Kaidan-in is a Rinzai temple in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded by Ganjin in 761. Together with Tōdai-ji in Nara and Yakushi-ji in Tochigi Prefecture, it was one of Japan's three official ordination halls during the Nara period.
1.2 miW
City, Area
Dazaifu, Chikushino
31 min walk • Dazaifu is a city located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, part of the greater Fukuoka metropolitan area. Nearby cities include Ōnojō and Chikushino. Although mostly mountainous, it does have arable land used for paddy fields and market gardening.
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Women's Junior College, Chikushino
18 min walk • Fukuoka Women's Junior College is a private university junior college headquartered in Japan 4-16-1 Gojo Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was established in 1966. There is no relationship between the corporation and another similar names Fukuoka Women's University.
1.1 miSW
Universities and schools
Japan University of Economics, Chikushino
29 min walk • Japan University of Economics abbreviated as Nikkeidai is a private university headquartered in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
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Universities and schools
Chikushi Jogakuen University, Chikushino
9 min walk • Chikushi Jogakuen University, abbreviated as Chikujo is a private women's college in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan.
0.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Fukuoka International University, Chikushino
17 min walk • Fukuoka International University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan, established in 1998.
1.1 miSW
Universities and schools
Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University, Chikushino
28 min walk • Fukuoka Social Medical Welfare University was a private university in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, Japan. The school was founded in 2002 and adopted the present name in 2008. It closed in 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kyushu National Museum open?

Kyushu National Museum 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 - 8 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kyushu National Museum?

Nearby attractions include Kōmyōzen-ji, Chikushino (6 min walk), Dazaifu Tenman-gū, Chikushino (8 min walk), Chikushi Jogakuen University, Chikushino (9 min walk), Fukuoka International University, Chikushino (17 min walk).

How to get to Kyushu National Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyushu National Museum:

Train

Dazaifu (11 min walk)
Gojo (22 min walk)