Nippon Maru Sailing Ship

Yokohama


This magnificent, four-masted barque (built in 1930 as a training ship for naval cadets) sits in a wet dock adjacent to the Yokohama Port Museum, and is fascinating to board and explore. Tickets also include entry to the museum building.


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