Memorial Hall Spots in Onuma / Matsumae / Esashi Area

  • Kaiyo Maru (the Last Battleship of the Tokugawa Shogunate) Museum
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    4.0
    75 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Hiyamagunesashichou Ubagamichou 1-10
    The warship Kaiyou Maru struck a reef and sank off Esashi, Hokkaido in December 1868. 122 years later, in April 1990, a full-size replica of the frigate was completed. The replica ship now houses displays about the history of the late Tokugawa shogunate and about the different technologies used in the ship. Some of the approximately 33,000 artifacts salvaged from the wreck of the original ship are also on display; visitors can see how the artifacts are preserved, and can also experience a ship-sailing simulator. The museum is located approximately one hour and 50 minutes’ bus ride (Hakodate Bus company) from Hakodate Station.

    Nice facsimile, looks good in the photos, but would sorely disappoint the marine historian. There are exhibits inside however we didnt go in as there were exhibits on display in he visitors centre...

  • Yokozuna Chiyonoyama & Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    34 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Matsumaegunfukushimachou Fukushima 190
    A museum located in Fukushima Town, Matsumae District dedicated to Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji, the 41st and 58th yokozunas (sumo wrestling grand champions), respectively. Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji were born in Fukushima Town, and this museum presents the achievements of these two mighty wrestlers. Two bronze statues of the wrestlers stand in front of the museum. Dazzling dress mawashi wrestling belts, championship cups, and National Honor Awards are displayed in the Yokozuna Memorial Hall. The museum also issues replicas of the handprints of Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji together, a popular souvenir for sumo fanatics.

    団体旅行で函館駅発(道南いさりび鉄道)に乗った翌日 横綱千代の山・千代の富士記念館に寄りました。 ほとんどの人が相撲好きなので、過去の取り組みの 映像で大盛り上がりして賜杯 賞状 化粧まわし 羽織 などを見て稽古場で相撲談議で そー言えば 刺繍が手がこんで素晴らしいけど、あの重さはどのくらい あるんだろうねえ-ということで 受付に若い男女がいたので聞いてみたところ (わかりませ-ん) それはない...

  • Uekiaoietu Memorial
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Yamakoshigunoshamambechou Oshamambe 413-12

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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