Yokohama · Around Yamashita Park and Chinatown

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How to get there and what to see · facts checked 2026-10-24

A passenger-cargo liner from 1930 moored in front of Yamashita Park. You can tour its original cabins and engine room.

Nearest station: 3 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Station
Hours: 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
Admission: Adults 300 yen, 65+ 200 yen, junior/senior high 100 yen, elementary 100 yen (cash only)

What to see

First-class suite: used by guests such as Charlie Chaplin.
First-class lounge: the main hall, used for official receptions.
Engine room: the original diesel engines.
Open deck: views of Marine Tower, Yamashita Park and Minato Mirai.

History

Built in 1930 for the Seattle route, it has been moored by Yamashita Park since 1961. It was refurbished in 2008 and became an Important Cultural Property in 2016.

Getting there

3 minutes on foot from exit 4 of Motomachi-Chukagai Station, or 15 from JR Ishikawacho Station.

Address：Yamashita Park, Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023

Directions in Google Maps →Official website →

Before you go

Closed Mondays (next weekday if a holiday). Hull-survey work is under way and can cause extra closures; the official site lists closure dates for Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.

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Sources

Hours, prices and history come from the official websites and public tourism pages listed here. They can change, so check the official site before you go.