Antarctic Museum and Former Research Ship Fuji - Nagoya, Aichi

Redstar R.

Amazing museum about Japanese Antarctica expeditions for just 300yen.

The museum is inside an actual icebreaker that was used in antarctic expeditions about 60 years ago. It is a great experience to visit such a historic ship.

If you liked the anime "A place further than the universe", then definitely visit 👍

Jason H.

This is the real thing that actually went to Antarctica. Can't imagine how harsh the mission was with limited technology and supplies. Respect to the explorers and scientists.

Jonathan N.

Lovely little museum ship, the second commissioned for Japanese Antarctic expeditions. Has a nice little museum on board and also an old helicopter. I came of a rainy day, so sadly the bridge was off limits. Still lots to see and do! get the ticket with the observation deck and the maritime museum, a steal at 710 JPY for all three!

I came during golden week and it still wasn't crowded.

p.s. you can buy the tickets at the observation deck of the tower itself, or even at the ship.

Daniel S.

Was here on a very nice day in April.
The ship is very well preserved and looks to be in great shape. The information signs are in japanese only, but there is an qr code to an english version you can read on your phone.
The entry fee was also very reasonable.
You can buy tickets at a vending machine right outside the entrance to the ship.
It was very enjoyable

Scott C.

This was such a nice place to visit. The shop is kept very well. Everything is well cared for and the displays are great. Alot of it is in Japanese but some displays have English. They have guides that can help you if it is needed. It offers great views of the area. The helicopter is cool. You can buy a ticket just for this ship or a combo ticket for the ship, observation tower, and aquarium for a good price.

0000 0.

In the center of the bustling Nagoya Port district, it's impossible to miss the large orange and white ship with the helicopter on top. That's the "Fuji" - an ice-breaking vessel used primarily on Antarctic expeditions and now retired to the status of a floating museum.  A trip onboard the ship is another neat little part of the fun district around the Port.
The Fuji was the premier ice breaking vessel of its era, hence being given its prestigious name. It first set sail in July of 1965, and took part in 18 Antarctic exploration trips between 1965 and 1983.
A trip aboard the Fuji is a step into a very different kind of life.  The crew that worked on this ship lived in close quarters, and how they went about their daily lives is a big feature of this attraction.  Visitors can wander the maze of the below-deck setup, seeing the bunks, the barber shop, where the crew ate, and where they relaxed.  Rooms are carefully preserved, and are filled with era-appropriate props to give a realistic glimpse at the ship in its "working state."  Many rooms even have mannequins playing checkers or writing letters to their loved ones at home to give a good image of what life was like on board.
On the top deck of the ship, guests can get up close and personal with a helicopter (although not go inside), and in front they are welcome to climb into the cockpit to man control of the steerage system.
To give an image of the size of the ship based on its specifications: the ship is an even 100 meters long, 22 meters wide, and 11.8 meters deep. When active, its maximum speed was 17 knots, equivalent to about 19.5 miles per hour (or 31.5 kilometers per hour).  It could hold 3 helicopters, 5 boats, and several hundred people at its maximum capacity.

Joshua S.

This place was amazing! Best part of the port in my opinion. They do a great job of showing the history of the ship and what purpose it served. Highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in ships or the coast guard

Chitapa B.

It is a good place to visit. A few people in evening. You can buy ticket at ticket machine and can see around Nagoya port.