San Juan Bautista

The San Juan Bautista stands as a wooden vessel measuring 55 meters in length with multiple decks and three prominent masts reaching heights of up to 32 meters.

Date Masamune commissioned this ship in 1613 for the Keicho Embassy mission, employing 800 carpenters and 700 blacksmiths to complete construction in 45 days.

The vessel features both Japanese and Western architectural elements, including separate quarters for Spanish navigator Sebastian Vizcaino and Japanese diplomat Hasekura Tsunenaga.

The museum displays maritime artifacts, historical documents, and provides guided tours explaining navigation techniques and shipbuilding methods from the early 1600s.

After the 2011 earthquake damaged the original reconstruction, the museum decided to replace the wooden structure with a new FRP version to ensure durability.

GPS coordinates: 38.40889,141.36889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51