Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru
WannaGo
Favorite
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.
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.
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.
Recommended nearby attractions
Joukurabashi Bridge
21.594km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruAomori Fish and Vegetable Center
0.656km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruAomori Bay Bridge
0.28km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruHakkoda Gourd Line
18.562km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruAomori Prefectural Tourism and Products Information Center Aspam
0.459km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruAomori Museum of Art
4.041km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruZenrin-gai
34.897km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruHakkoda Snow Corridor
25.615km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruHakkoda Snow Corridor
25.567km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruAomori Prefectural Asamushi Aquarium
12.898km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruNearby Hotels
Toyoko Inn Aomori-ekimae
0.322km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruReLabo-Medical Spa&Stay-
0.335km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruAomori Iroha Ryokan
0.348km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruHotel Route Inn Aomori Ekimae
0.35km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruReLabo Medical Spa & Stay
0.375km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruAPA Hotel Aomori-Eki Higashi
0.482km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruHotel Passage II
0.505km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruSunroute Aomori Hotel
0.505km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruHotel Passage 2
0.505km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda MaruHotel Abest Aomori
0.53km from Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru