Turkish Museum

You’ll find this Turkish memorial building in Kushimoto Town of Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture. The “Ertuğrul Fırkateyni,” a wooden battle cruiser from the Ottoman Empire bearing a special envoy, sank in 1890 in the Kumano Sea, resulting in 587 deaths. Thanks to the generous rescue efforts of the locals, Japan and Turkey have enjoyed warm relations ever since. The building contains materials related to the sunken vessel as well as models, mementos from the sailors, and more. You can see the crash site from the observation deck on the second floor.

Spot details

Address: Wakayama Pref. Higashimurogunkushimotochou Kashino 1025-25 Map
Area: Kushimoto / Koza / Susami Area
Phone: 0735650628
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults 500 yen, High School Students and below 250 yen
Parking Lot: Available(84spaces)
※Free
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(wakayama Free)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available