Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkoda Maru

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.