🚢❄️ Sailing Through History at Hakodate City Seikan Train Ferry Memorial Museum Mashū-maru 🚉⚓️

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Docked along Hakodate’s scenic waterfront, the Hakodate City Seikan Train Ferry Memorial Museum Mashū-maru preserves the proud legacy of Japan’s once-essential train ferry era. The Mashū-maru, a real ferry that operated between Hakodate and Aomori until the Seikan Tunnel opened in 1988, now serves as a fascinating floating museum celebrating the golden age of maritime and rail travel.

Visitors can step aboard the ship to explore its restored bridge, passenger cabins, and cargo areas, complete with nostalgic displays and original equipment that capture the spirit of Showa-era travel. The exhibits detail how these ferries connected Hokkaido to Honshu, playing a crucial role in trade, tourism, and everyday life before modern rail systems took over.

From the decks, you can enjoy sweeping views of Hakodate Bay — especially stunning at sunset. A visit to the Mashū-maru Museum feels like stepping back into a time when sea and rail united Japan’s islands, offering both history and heart aboard one unforgettable vessel.

Post by Pingging | Oct 26, 2025