Ryozen Museum of History

For an overview of the impact that the Meiji restoration had on Japan's modern history, this is the place to visit. Through videos and displays of personal memorabilia of the major players in this pivotal event in Japanese history, which resulted in the new government retaining many traditional values while adapting many Western ideas, the museum helps visitors understand how Japan maintained independence and equipped herself to evolve into a developed country. Matsushita Electric Co. provided the funding for the museum, which is located on the side of the sacred mountain, Ryozen, where more than 3,000 Meiji restoration-related persons are enshrined.