Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru

Aomori Hakkoda Maru

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Experience the history of the Seikan Ferry at this museum, featuring a diorama of Aomori Station in the 1950s, a theater showcasing the ferry's history, and a tour of the precious wheelhouse and engine room.

Historic Sites

HighlightsDiorama of Aomori Station in the 1950s
Theater showcasing the 80-year history of the Seikan Ferry
Precious wheelhouse
Engine room
Train car deck

Basic Information

Address: 1-4-112-15 Yanagawa, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Aomori

Access: 5-minute walk from JR East and Aoimori Railway Aomori Station. 2-minute walk from Aomori Port (City Line). Show route

Op.Hours: April 1st - October 31st: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Last entry at 6:00 PM) November 1st - March 31st: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Closed every Monday from November 1st to March 31st (the following day if Monday is a holiday). Closed for New Year's (December 31st and January 1st). Closed Monday through Friday of the second week of March.

Fee: Adults: ¥510 Children (elementary & junior high school): ¥250 Toddlers: Free

INFO: Please note that parking may not be available due to events. We apologize for any inconvenience and ask that you use a nearby paid parking lot in such cases. During winter, overnight parking for large vehicles is unavailable due to snowfall.

HP: https://aomori-hakkoudamaru.com/index.html

Overview

The Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru, located in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, is a museum preserving the actual Seikan Ferry, the Hakkoda Maru. Its excellent location offers easy access, just a 5-minute walk from the city center. Learn about the history of the Seikan Ferry through exhibits like the Seikan World, a diorama recreating Aomori Station in the 1950s, and a theater focusing on the 80-year history of the ferry service. You can also tour the precious wheelhouse and engine room. The ship also features a preserved train car deck from that era, complete with actual Kiha-type railcars and DD diesel locomotives. This is a valuable exhibit for ship and train enthusiasts alike. You can go up on deck, even explore inside the smokestack, and enjoy a 360-degree view of Aomori City and port from the top. Reflect on the history of the Seikan Ferry while enjoying the views of Aomori Port and the city.

Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru

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