Irohamaru Tenjikan

The Irohamaru Tenjikan occupies a renovated warehouse from the Edo period, featuring traditional white walls and Japanese architectural elements near the port of Tomonoura.

Following the collision and sinking of the Iroha-maru ship with Meiko-maru in 1867, this museum preserves artifacts and documents the maritime incident through detailed exhibitions.

The museum displays maritime artifacts, ship models, and navigation tools that demonstrate the technological evolution of Japanese seafaring through different historical periods.

Visitors can explore the museum from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with admission fees of 200 yen, and spend approximately 30 to 60 minutes examining the collections.

The second floor contains a reconstructed hidden room where Sakamoto Ryoma sought refuge, complete with a life-sized figure in an authentic period setting.

Location: Fukuyama

Inception: 1989

Official opening: July 1989

Architectural style: dozō

Website: https://tomonoura.jp/tomo/irohamaru.html

GPS coordinates: 34.38267,133.38078

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03