Japan Coast Guard Museum Yokohama

The Japan Coast Guard Museum Yokohama is a maritime museum in the Shinkō district with exhibits on sea safety and rescue operations. It displays patrol boats, rescue gear, and navigation tools that document the daily work of coastal security.

The museum was founded in 2004 as part of the Yokohama Maritime Disaster Prevention Base to document Japan's coastal defense efforts. The collection has grown since opening to include objects from modern maritime security events and operations.

The exhibits show how Japan's coastal communities view maritime safety and the role it plays in daily life. Visitors can see through photographs and objects how people and authorities work together to protect the shoreline.

The museum is located in an easy-to-reach area and offers free entry with morning and afternoon hours. Staff members speak English, Chinese, and Korean to assist visitors.

The museum houses a captured North Korean spy vessel from a 2001 East China Sea incident. Along with the boat, visitors can view around 90 related items including weapons and underwater gear.

Location: Shinkō

Inception: December 10, 2004

Official opening: December 10, 2004

Website: https://jcgmuseum.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.45428,139.64425

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47