NYK Hikawamaru

4.0

"This cargo and passenger ship was constructed for the Seattle route in 1930. It is a grand vessel, with a total weight of 11,622 tons, and a total length of 163.3 meters. Across 30 years of seafaring, it has crossed the Pacific Ocean 254 times, and carried 25,000 passengers, earning the nickname ""Queen of the North Pacific."" You can tour the passenger room where Charlie Chaplin stayed, or the First-class lounge with gorgeous art deco-styled interiors. In 2016, it became a Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property."

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Yokohamashi Naka-ku Yamashitachou Yamashita Park area destination Map
Area: Yamashita Park / Chinatown Area
Phone: 0456414362
Hours: 10:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Monday (next weekday in case of public holiday)
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]300yen
[Over 65]200yen
[Elementary/middle/high school students]100yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Note: *Due to measures to prevent the new coronavirus infection, some tour courses have been changed. Please check each homepage for details.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Yamashita Park

Kanagawa | Parks

Review

Worth a visit!

Reviewed : 2023.04.15

My visit to this historic vessel was on a very rainy day in Yokohama. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring the ship and learning more about its history. Definitely check out every nook and cranny that you...
A peak into the past, worth a view if you happen to be nearby

Reviewed : 2023.04.10

Access to this ship is from Yamashita Park. Admission is 300 yen.This is a look into the luxury liner of the past. Engine room, galley, dining area, bedrooms - the lifestyle of the super-rich...
A great experience

Reviewed : 2020.07.17

Take a walk along the harbourside in Yokohama and you will come to the Hikawa Maru. Extremely informative visit and get to experience the glory days of Trans Pacific sea travel.