Hakodate Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Mashu-maru
Reflect on the days of the Seikan Ferry with sweeping views of Mt. Hakodate and the city
Experience the legacy of the legendary Seikan Ferry and take the helm from the captain’s bridge.
Permanently moored at Hakodate Port’s former Pier 2, the Mashu-maru served the Seikan Ferry line until its final voyage in 1988. Now a floating museum, it offers a nostalgic glimpse into the Showa era. Step onto the original bridge where captains once navigated the Tsugaru Strait, and explore the preserved wireless room, where the echoes of maritime communication still seem to linger.
Inside the former Green Class cabins, once the ferry’s premium seating, renovated into exhibition rooms showcase detailed models and authentic ship parts that bring the ferry’s history to life. A modern touch lets visitors glimpse the vast vehicle deck via remote cameras, revealing areas normally hidden from view.
Finish your visit on the open deck, where a cool sea breeze and sweeping views of Hakodate Harbor and Mt. Hakodate await. Part museum, part viewpoint, the Mashu-maru offers a memorable journey through Japan’s maritime past.
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- With friends
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒040-0063
- Address
- 北海道函館市若松町12番地先
- Telephone Number
- 0138-27-2500
- Open
- Apr.-Oct.: 8:30-18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
Nov.-Mar.: 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:00) - Closed
- Open all year round (may close temporarily for maintenance work)
- Prices
- Charged
- Car Park
- No parking available on-site. Hakodate Ekimae Hiroba Parking and Hakodate City Wakamatsucho Parking in front of Hakodate Station West Exit are available. If you enter Mashu Maru, parking is free for up to 2 hours.
- Directions
- ●On foot: About 5 minutes from JR Hakodate Station
●By car: About 20 minutes from Hakodate Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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