Memorial Museum for Soldiers, Detainees in Siberia, and Postwar Repatriates

The museum displays documents, photographs, personal items, and dioramas depicting experiences of Japanese soldiers and civilians during World War II and its aftermath.

This institution, established in 2000, documents the struggles of Japanese military personnel detained in Siberian labor camps and their subsequent return to Japan.

The exhibition spaces present personal narratives through multimedia displays, illustrating the impact of war and imprisonment on Japanese society and families.

Located near Tochomae Station, the museum operates from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM except Mondays, offering free admission and wheelchair accessibility.

The museum features reconstructed internment camp environments and authentic items crafted by detainees during their confinement in Siberian labor facilities.

Location: Nishi-Shinjuku

Inception: November 30, 2000

Address: 〒163-0233 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 2 Chome−6−1, Shinjuku Sumitomo bldg., 33階 163-8001

Phone: +81353238709

Website: https://heiwakinen.go.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.69126,139.69251

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:54