John Mung Museum

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum
This history museum is located in Yoro, Tosashimizu City. It features exhibits about Nakahama Manjiro, also known as John Mung, a Tosa native known for being one of the first Japanese people to visit the United States. In addition to learning about the life of Nakahama from exhibits that utilize wall graphics and projections, visitors can also enjoy a number of other attractions including taking photos with trick art depicting the sea. The museum also features the restaurant Kaifu Shokudo.

Spot details

Address
Kouchi Pref. Tosashimizushi Yourou 303 map map Map
Phone
0880823155
Hours
8:30-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed
open everyday
Fees
[Admission fee]
[Adult]440yen
[Small, Junior High School Students]220yen
Parking Lot
Available(150spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available(Outdoor smoking space available)
Wi-Fi
Available
English Menu
Correspond with verbal explanation
Average budget
[Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Possible (1 wheelchair available for rental)
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • ゆったりじっくり見て回れます。
    5.0 Reviewed : 2021.07.17
    幕末のアメリカと日本の歴史、ジョン万次郎の波乱万丈の人生を時系列の展示でよくわかります。ゆったり回れて、駐車場も広くてのんびり楽しめます。
  • 意外と面白かった
    4.0 Reviewed : 2021.06.11
    新しくできた資料館のようでした。ジョン万次郎のことが時系列で展示されています。漂流以降のことで知らなかったことがたくさんあり、へーという感じでした。知的好奇心を持った人にお勧めです。
  • ジョン万次郎の生涯を紹介
    3.0 Reviewed : 2021.05.04
    ジョン万次郎の生涯を紹介する資料館。江戸末期の捕鯨のやり方や黒船、アメリカのゴールドラッシュの解説もある。ただパネル展示主体のなのでそれほど面白いところではない。

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