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Updated: October 6, 2023

The Meiji-Maru 重要文化財 明治丸

2-1-6 Ecchujima, Koto City, Tokyo

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The first ship registered as an Important Cultural Property

The Meiji-Maru is more than just Japan’s last remaining iron ship. Built by shipbuilding firm Robert Napier and Sons of Glasgow, England for the Japanese government, the vessel originally served as a lighthouse patrol ship. In later years, it was also used by the Imperial family of Japan. Between 1896 and 1954, the ship was used as a moored training vessel. Taken out of service and preserved as an Important Cultural Property, you can still board the ship for an in-depth look at late 19th-century ship building.

How to Get There

  • Etchujima StationJR Keiyo LineJR Musashino Line2 min on foot
Opening Hours

  • 10:00-16:00
    TuesdaysThursdaysSaturdays

    10:00-15:00
    TuesdaysThursdaysSaturdays

    *Changes depending on the season and/or time period
    *Last entry 30 minutes before closing
  • Closing days: MondaysWednesdaysFridaysSundaysNew Year's holidaysIrregular
    Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Apr. to Sept. and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Oct. to Mar.
    Closed on the first and third Sat. of each month. Closures during the summer holidays and New Year holidays, as well as other irregular closures.
    *Please see the official calendar.
    https://www.kaiyodai.ac.jp/overview/facility/meijimaru/#gsc.tab=0
Price

Free
Facility Info
  • Non-smoking areas

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.