Museum • 32-1 Mitake, Fukushima, Matsumae District, Hokkaido 049-1331, Japan
The Seikan Tunnel, a dream construction project that connects Hokkaido and Honshu by land, is the subject of the magnificent challenge and achievement celebrated at the Seikan Tunnel Museum. Through exhibitions, visitors can feel the process of tunnel construction, the state-of-the-art technology of the time, and the fierce battles of the project.
The museum is located along the national highway in Fukagawa-cho, making it easy to visit by car. With a large free parking lot available, it is recommended to visit by car.
Inside the museum, the history of the Seikan Tunnel construction, from its commencement to its opening, is precisely exhibited. Numerous valuable materials, such as the world's most advanced excavation machinery and photos inside the tunnel, are introduced.
Of particular note is the exhibition area of the tragic incident involving the Seikan Ferry 'Touya Maru.' This unprecedented catastrophe became the trigger for the realization of a safe transportation route, leading to the full-fledged development of the Seikan Tunnel concept.
Just a 10-minute drive from the museum, there is the World Cultural Heritage site 'Yokozuna no Sato.' The charm lies in the efficient sightseeing of the abundant attractions at the museum and the World Heritage site.
At the Seikan Tunnel Museum, you can touch the history of a major modern Japanese engineering project. Furthermore, the story of a dream born from tragedy will surely evoke a sense of romance. When sightseeing in Hokkaido, be sure to make a stop here.