JMSDF Sasebo Museum

The JMSDF Sasebo Museum is a naval museum in Sasebo featuring military artifacts, historical photographs, and detailed ship models. The exhibits chronicle Japan's maritime defense through different periods, from the Imperial Navy era to the present-day Self-Defense Force.

The museum opened in 1997 and preserves records documenting Japan's naval forces from the Imperial Navy period through the creation of the modern Self-Defense Force. Its collections span the transformation of Japanese maritime defense across more than a century.

The museum reflects how Japan's naval forces have shaped the country's approach to maritime security and regional relations. Through its collections, visitors can observe the evolving role of the navy in Japanese society and defense.

The museum offers guided tours and educational programs that help visitors understand the exhibits in detail. Interactive displays make the collections accessible to both individual guests and organized groups.

The museum displays a detailed cutaway model of a modern torpedo used by the Self-Defense Force. This technical model gives visitors a rare look at how naval weapons systems are constructed and operate.

Location: Sasebo

Official opening: March 10, 1997

Website: https://mod.go.jp/msdf/sasebo/5_sail_tower/5_sail_tower.html

GPS coordinates: 33.17382,129.71352

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54