Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History

Area

Fukuyama / Onomichi

Category

Museum / Gallery Educational tour

The Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History locates in the city of Fukuyama on the southeastern coast of Hiroshima prefecture. The museum specializes in the history of the Seto Inland Sea area. In particular, the museum takes on researching the ancient town of Kusado-sengen-cho, which thrived during the 14th to 16th century but then mysteriously vanished.

Basic Information

Address

2-4-1 Nishi-machi, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima

Phone

084-931-2513

Hours

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. 
(last entry at 4:30p.m.)

Closed

・Mondays (with the exception of national holidays)
・Year-end holidays (Dec. 28 - Jan.1, Except Jan. 2 - 3)
・June 12 - 16 & Feb. 5 - 8

Fee

General: ¥290 (220)
University students: ¥210 (160)
High school students and younger: free

*(¥) prices are for groups of 20 or more
*Special exhibits require a separate fee.

Website

http://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/rekishih/cover-e.html

Access

FromFukuyama Station

【Fukuyama Sta.】from the North Exit → about a 6-minute walk

FromHiroshima Station

【Hiroshima Sta.】— JR Sanyo Main Line / for Itozaki
→【Itozaki Sta.】— JR Sanyo Main Line / for Okayama
→【Fukuyama Sta.】from the North Exit → about a 6-minute walk

FromHiroshima Airport

【Hiroshima Airport Sta.】— Hiroshima Airport Line (Bus) / for Fukyama Station
→【Fukuyama Sta.】— from the North Exit → about a 6-minute walk