Children’s Museum: World’s Three Great Memorial Ships “Mikasa”
During the summer vacation season, from July 20, 2024, to August 25, 2024, the Children’s Museum: World’s Three Great Memorial Ships “Mikasa” offers families an opportunity for children to learn about history and life during the Meiji era, making it a fun outing for everyone!
Basic Information: Children’s Museum: World’s Three Great Memorial Ships “Mikasa”
Dates July 20, 2024 (Saturday) – August 25, 2024 (Sunday), 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location Memorial Ship Mikasa, 82-19 Inaokacho, Yokosuka City
Admission Fee ¥600 for adults, ¥300 for high school students, free for elementary and middle school students
Official Website Mikasa Preservation Society
Yokosuka Tourist Information Website: Children’s Museum: World’s Three Great Memorial Ships “Mikasa”
Contact Mikasa Preservation Society (046-822-5225)
Events
As part of the summer vacation special program, a variety of events are planned:
1. Stamp Rally
2. Craft Workshops
3. Commemorative Photos in Military Uniforms
4. Hammock Experience, and more
For detailed information, please visit the official website.
Onboard Concert
Date and Time August 4, 2024 (Sunday), 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM
Location Mikasa Auditorium
Overview of Memorial Ship “Mikasa”
Built in 1902 in the United Kingdom, Mikasa served as the flagship of the Combined Fleet commanded by Admiral Heihachiro Togo during the Russo-Japanese War. As the oldest surviving steel battleship in the world, it has been designated as a Japanese heritage site. Visitors can experience valuable historical artifacts, equipment from that era, and Admiral Togo’s cabin restored onboard.
Overview of Mikasa
- Displacement: 15,140 tons
- Hull: Steel
- Length: 132 meters
- Width: 23 meters
- Speed: 18 knots
- Crew: 860
- Main Guns: 4 x 30 cm guns
- Secondary Guns: 14 x 15 cm guns
- 8 cm Guns: 20
- Torpedo Tubes: 4 x 45 cm tubes
Main Guns
The 30 cm main guns are mounted in turrets with a range of approximately 10,000 meters, capable of reaching the Boso Peninsula on the opposite shore.
Bow Decoration
Drawing a straight line from the bow of Mikasa leads directly to the Imperial Palace.
Basic Information: Mikasa Historic Memorial Warship
Address
82-19 Inaokacho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Access
By Train 15-minute walk from Keikyu Yokosuka Chuo Station or take the Mikasa Circular Bus to the “Mikasa Park” stop.
By Bus From JR Yokosuka Station, take a bus towards Yokosuka Chuo Station (routes include “Kinugasa Station,” “Nagai,” or “Misakiguchi”) for about 10 minutes. Get off at “Otakicho” and walk 7 minutes.
By Car From the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road, exit at Yokosuka Interchange, follow Prefectural Road 28 (formerly Honcho Yamanaka Road) to the end, then turn left at the entrance to Mikasa Park on National Route 16.
Admission Fees
General: ¥600
High School Students: ¥300
Elementary and Junior High School Students: Free
Opening Hours
April to September: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
March and October: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
November to February: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed
December 28, 29, 30, and 31
Parking
Mikasa Park Parking Lot (42 spaces) First hour: ¥410
1 to 2 hours: ¥410 plus ¥210 per additional 30 minutes
Over 2 hours: ¥830 plus ¥100 per additional hour
Official Website
http://www.kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/
Contact
MIKASA Preservation Society (Public Utility Foundation)
82-19 Inaokacho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone: 046-822-5225
Fax: 046-822-9822
Access
By Walk It takes about 15 minutes on foot from Keikyu Yokosuka Chuo Station.
By Bus From JR Yokosuka Station, take a bus heading to Kinugasa Station, Nagai, or Misakiguchi. The ride takes approximately 10 minutes, followed by a 7-minute walk from Otakicho Bus Stop.
By Car Travel via the Yokohama-Yokosuka Road. Turn left at the Mikasa Park entrance on National Route 16.
Nearby Attractions
Sarushima
Sarushima Island is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay. It offers a variety of outdoor activities throughout the year, including fishing, swimming, and barbecuing. The island’s area is about four times the size of the Yokohama Stadium field. A short, approximately 10-minute boat ride from Mikasa Pier makes it easily accessible.
Once a fortress of the Imperial Japanese Army, the island was off-limits to civilians until the end of World War II. Today, you can explore remnants of its military past, such as brick tunnels and gun battery ruins, amidst lush greenery. The island also served as the filming location for the Shocker base in the Kamen Rider series.
Sarushima is packed with activities like fishing, barbecuing, and swimming. Fishing tournaments are held in the spring and fall. For more information about Sarushima ferry services, barbecuing on the island, and fishing tournaments, please visit the Triangle Corporation website.
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