Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum

Oku no Shima Dokugasu Shiryokan

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The Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum is a precious place where you can learn about the horrors of war and the importance of peace.

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HighlightsWitness the horrors of war firsthand
Learn about the methods and effects of poison gas production
View precious historical documents and equipment from that era
Gain a renewed appreciation for peace
A chance to learn from history and connect it to the future

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Address: 5491, Tsumami-cho, Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Hiroshima

Access: 【Car】 Approximately 45 minutes from Hiroshima Airport, 15 minutes by boat from Tsumami Port. 【Train】 Approximately 20 minutes by JR Kure Line from JR Mihara Station, 7 minutes walk from Tsumami Station to Tsumami Port, and 15 minutes by boat from Tsumami Port. Show route

Op.Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Last entry 3:40 PM)

Cld.Days: December 29th - January 3rd *Note: The facility may be closed temporarily on other occasions.

Fee: ¥150 (Adults 19 and over) Free (Under 19) <Groups of 20 or more> ¥120 (Adults 19 and over) Free (Under 19) (Entrance fees were revised on July 1st, 2020) *The following individuals are exempt from entrance fees: - Individuals with a disability certificate (Shintaisho-techo), a mental disability welfare certificate (Seishin shogai-sha hokenn fukushi techo), or a childcare certificate (Ryoyo techo). - Elementary and junior high school students from Takehara City who are on a school trip or special activity supervised by a teacher.

INFO: *Note: Opening hours may be changed temporarily on other occasions.

HP: https://www.takeharakankou.jp/spot/4346

Overview

The Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum, located on Okunoshima Island in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a museum that conveys the history of poison gas production during World War II. This island was once called the "Island Erased from Maps," and the fact that poison gas was secretly manufactured here is now known to many. The museum exhibits photographs recording the methods and effects of poison gas production, as well as poison gas-related equipment. Understanding the situation at the time and the feelings of the victims allows for a renewed awareness of the horrors of war. Testimonies from those involved in poison gas production and those affected are also exhibited, providing a deeper understanding of the tragedy brought about by war. The Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum is more than just a museum; it's an important place for conveying the memories of war and advocating for peace. Learning about the history of war can provide lessons for building a peaceful future. Please visit us.

Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum

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