Museum Ship Mashu Maru of Hakodate
Museum Ship Mashu Maru of Hakodate, Maritime museum and train ferry in Hakodate Bay, Japan
The Mashu Maru is a former railway ferry vessel now permanently moored at the former Hakodate Second Wharf as a museum ship. The vessel displays the layout and equipment typical of passenger and railway ferries from that era.
The ship served a vital connection between Honshū and Hokkaido until the Seikan railway tunnel opened in 1988 and replaced ferry services. The tunnel's completion marked the end of an era for oceangoing vessels in regional transportation.
The vessel maintains its original bridge and radio room where visitors can see how crews once navigated and communicated during voyages. These spaces tell the story of maritime life and the skills required to operate a working ferry.
You can board the ship from the dock and walk through the different areas to experience conditions on board. The spaces are easy to explore on foot, though there are stairs and narrow passages typical of ships.
Visitors can operate surveillance cameras from an exhibition area to view otherwise restricted spaces like the vehicle deck and engine room. These cameras provide a look at parts of the ship that would otherwise remain hidden from guests.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Hollow Dogū
2 km
Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward
1.4 kmHokkaido Railway Company Hakodate branch office
608 m
Midorinoshima
664 m
Hakodate Park
1.9 km
Kitajima Saburo Museum
1 km
Kōryū-ji
1.9 km
Hokkaido Sakamoto Ryoma Museum
1 km
Shinshū Ōtani-ha Hakodate Betsuin
1.3 km
Hakodate Morning Market
293 m
Motomachi Park
1.3 km
Foreigners' Cemetery
2.1 km
Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples
1.1 km
Yamanoue Daijingū
1.9 km
Hakodate City Museum
2 km
Hakodate Chinese Memorial Hall
1.2 km
Jitsugyō-ji
1.7 km
Hakodate City Museum of Literature
1 km
Hakodate Community Design Center
1.1 km
Tomoe Bridge
514 m
Chiyogadai Park
2.4 km
Kōya-ji
2.1 km
Motomachi Water Supply Plant
1.5 km
Honganji hakodate betsu-in
1 km
Kokian
880 m
Shōbō-ji
1.8 km
Hakodate Orthodox Church
1.4 km
Shōmyō-ji
1.8 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes