Outline of the program

A visit to Harbor Museum and JGFA Marlin Museum. Shimoda has been keeping the torch of civilization.? The city flourished as an important point of the sea route that connected Edo(Tokyo) and Kamigata(Kyoto-Osaka area), and accepted the visit of Black Ships, which put an end to the national isolation of Japan.? In harbor Museum, you will feel the current of the history of Shimoda.
In addition, off Shimoda once was a base for harpoon marlin fishing, and International Billfish Tournament is now held in July every year. More than 100 cruisers assemble from all over Japan to take part in the tournament. In JGFA Museum, replicas of marlins are displayed and the seat for angler, who fights with marlin is reproduced.? Imagine the great ocean and immerse yourself in the feeling of being there.

Program schedule

The Harbor Museum and JGFA Marlin Museum are both located on the 4th floor of Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato. Get a ticket at the entrance and go around the museums.(required time :40 min.) There is a self service cafe corner inside. A guide tour is available. (by appointment only ; from 1 person, no charge)

Availability of English guides on the day of the activity

Japanese only. No English guidance. Some display items have English explanation.

Detail of the program

Venue ⁄ location	The 4F of Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato
Available period	Throughout a year
Available period
Hours of registration	9:00am - 5:00pm (Last entry 4:30pm)
Length of the program	40 minutes
Reservation	No
Toilet	Yes
Kiosk	Yes
Necessity of bringing something to eat
Place to eat

Required items to bring

Precautions ⁄ remarks

As the two museums are connected facilities, one ticket is valid for both.

Details of the fee

Remarks concerning the fee
Payment method	Buy a ticket
Cancellation fee	No cancellation charge

Reservations accepted from	Throughout a year
Reservations accepted until	On the day, 3:00pm
Maximum number of people accepted through the reservation	1 people～

Meeting place ⁄ map

Reservation ⁄ inquiry

English service for making reservations and inquiries	No support in English. Please contact to 'seamon' by phone or email.
Name	Harbor Museum & JGFA Marlin Museum at Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato
Address	1-1 Sotogaoka Shimoda
TEL ⁄ FAX	Tel.0558-25-3500　 Fax.0558-25-3501 When you make a reservation or inquiry on the phone or via FAX, tell the instructor that you saw the Sea-mon website.
Business hours	9:00am ～ 5:00pm
Closed	Irregular
Website	http://www.kaikokushimodaminato.co.jp/