Ukonke Museum (Kitamaebune Archives Center)

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Ukonke Museum (Kitamaebune Archives Center)

Discover the History of the Kitamaebune Trading Ships

The Ukonke Museum (Kitamaebune Archives Center) teaches visitors about the Kitamaebune trading ships that once traveled along the Sea of Japan coast. Mikuni was once a major port for these ships. This museum was originally the house of the wealthy Ukon Family, who owned over 30 Kitamaebune ships.

KEY INFORMATION

Address

2-15 Kouno, Minamiechizen-cho, Nanjo-gun

Hours
9:00 to 16:00
Closed
every Wednesday, Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)
Fees
¥500 (adults, college, high school), ¥300 (elementary and junior high school students)

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