Things to do

Tsushima Maru Memorial Museum

Your travel notes

Take a quiet moment to reflect on Okinawa's modern history in Wakasa. This museum preserves the memory of people lost when the evacuation ship Tsushima Maru sank in 1944.

What to look out for

Exhibits and records about the evacuation ship
Personal belongings and testimony connecting history with individual lives
A reflective visit in Naha's Wakasa neighbourhood

Leave time to read and reflect

Rather than rushing through every display, pause at a story or object that stays with you. If visiting with family, leave time afterwards to talk about what you have seen. This is a place of remembrance as well as a museum.

Plan a considerate visit

Reception is on the second floor. Visitors who cannot use the stairs can contact staff using the intercom at the first-floor exit. Group explanations and talks require prior consultation; do not assume a speaker will be available on arrival. Follow the museum's photography instructions.

TRIP IDEAS

Ideas for your visit

One suggested way to include this stop in a walk or drive.

Check the day: Avoid Thursday closures and arrive before last admission.
Read at your own pace: Allow time for personal accounts and exhibits.
Keep the next stop gentle: Continue with a Wakasa walk or a rest at your hotel.

Visitor information

Area	NahaNaha	Category	History & culture
Before visiting	Address: 1-25-37 Wakasa, Naha. Open 9:00–17:00; last admission 16:30. Closed Thursdays and December 31–January 3. Standard individual admission: adults ¥500, junior/senior high school students ¥300, elementary school pupils ¥100. Contact the museum about group visits and talks.
Related links	Official visitor information

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