Shinagawa Historical Museum (品川区立品川歴史館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

A museum in Oi, Shinagawa Ward, that conveys the ward's history. One of its main pillars is the display on the Omori Shell Mound (大森貝塚), where you can see the course of the excavation, the earthenware unearthed and how the shell layers look, all in one place. Learning that archaeology in Japan began here while standing before the real objects is a valuable experience. There are also exhibits on Shinagawa-juku (品川宿) and on modern Shinagawa, letting you follow the area's changes in order. The Omori Shell Mound Site Garden (大森貝塚遺跡庭園) is just a short walk away, so this is ideal preparation for the afternoon site visit.

Tips

Check the opening days, opening hours, closed days and admission on the official Shinagawa Ward page in advance. The galleries are a place for quiet viewing, so tell children not to run. The captions involve a lot of text, so starting with the visual corners such as earthenware and models keeps children interested. There is a rest area facing the garden where you can pause between galleries.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 15 minutes. The quiet hours of the morning let you take your time

Access & map

〒140-0014 東京都品川区大井６丁目１１−１