Tsushima Museum: Bridging History and Culture

Explore Tsushima's rich history and cultural connections at this modern museum in Izuhara.

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The Tsushima Museum offers a comprehensive look at the island's history, culture, and natural environment, with a special focus on its historical interactions with mainland Asia and Korea. It's a modern facility with engaging exhibits and a great place to learn about Tsushima's unique heritage.

A brief summary to Tsushima Museum

668-2 Izuharamachi Imayashiki, Tsushima, Izuharamachi Imayashiki, Nagasaki, 817-0021, JP
+81920-53-5100
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Monday 9:30 am-5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am-5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am-5 pm
Friday 9:30 am-5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am-5 pm
Sunday 9:30 am-5 pm

Local tips

Allow at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the museum's exhibits.
Check the museum's website for information on special exhibitions and events.
Combine your visit with a walk around the Kaneishi Castle site for enhanced historical context.
Consider purchasing an annual ticket if you plan to visit other museums in Tsushima.

Getting There

Walking

From Izuhara Port Terminal, the Tsushima Museum is approximately a 10-minute walk. After crossing the Izuhara Bridge, follow the main road towards Hitakatsu, turn left at the Izuhara Post Office traffic light, pass Matsumoto Kiyoshi, and turn right on the slope. The museum will be on your right. There are no costs associated with walking.
Public Transport

From Izuhara Port Terminal, take the Tsushima Kotsu bus bound for Hitakatsu. Get off at the Izuhara bus stop, which is a 3-minute walk from the museum. From Tsushima Yamaneko Airport, take the Tsushima Kotsu bus to Izuhara and get off at the Izuhara bus stop. The museum is a short walk from there. The bus fare from the airport to Izuhara is approximately ¥720. The local bus fare for a short trip is around ¥200-400.
Taxi

A taxi from Izuhara Port Terminal to the Tsushima Museum takes about 3 minutes. A taxi from Tsushima Yamaneko Airport to the museum takes approximately 15 minutes. The estimated taxi fare from the airport is around ¥2,000-3,000. A short taxi ride from the port should cost around ¥700-1000.

Discover more about Tsushima Museum

Located in Izuhara, the Tsushima Museum provides an in-depth exploration of the island's past, from the Jomon period to modern times. The museum's exhibits highlight Tsushima's role as a vital point of contact between Japan and mainland Asia, particularly Korea, focusing on themes of trade, diplomacy, and conflict resolution. The museum features a chronological permanent exhibition that begins with a 17th-century map of the island. Visitors can explore artifacts from various periods, including earthenware, arrowheads, and decorative glass beads. Replicas of ceremonial bronze spearheads are available for visitors to touch. Exhibits also showcase Korean pottery, documents related to Tsushima's commercial relations, and official seals used by the So family, the daimyo lords of Tsushima. These artifacts offer insights into the island's complex history and its function as a strategic and cultural intermediary. On the second floor, the Nagasaki Prefectural Research Center for the History of Tsushima preserves and researches historical documents from the So family's library. This collection of approximately 80,000 items provides a window into centuries of life on the island. The museum also addresses Tsushima's more recent history, including the Battle of Tsushima in 1905 and the wedding of Sō Takeyuki to Princess Deokhye of Korea in 1931. The museum building itself is located on the site of Kaneishi Castle, adding historical significance to the location.

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Unmissable attractions to see

Kaneishi Castle Garden

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Ruins of Shimizusan castle

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Shimakaze

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Kappore

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Tsushima Museum: Bridging History and Culture

A brief summary to Tsushima Museum

Local tips

Getting There

Walking

Public Transport

Taxi

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Discover more about Tsushima Museum

Iconic landmarks you can’t miss

Fureai Dokoro Tsushima

LAMP Iki

Katsumoto Morning Market

Iki Retreat Kairi Murakami

Hirayama

Uni Island

Ondake Shrine

Mendake Shrine

壱岐島里やまの一軒家HOSHIZORA

Oshima Beach

Ryudashin Shrine

Sai Shrine

Harunotsujiikikokuotofukugen Park

Nishikihama Beach

Ohama Beach

Unmissable attractions to see

Kaneishi Castle Garden

Banshoin Temple

Ruins of Shimizusan castle

Isaribi Park

Ruins of Ofunae

Mt. Ariake

Komotahama Shinto Shrine

Kaneda Fortress Ruins

Mount Eboshi Observatory

Watatsumi Shrine

Wadatsumi Shrine

Ripples of Ajiro

Shōmogu Shrine

Dolphin Park

Katsumoto Castle Ruins

Essential places to dine

Shimamoto

Otako

Senryo

和食DINING 壱

Jou

Shimakaze

Loire Hamburger & Steakhouse

Sakanaya En

Sato (Tsushima Gardens)

Anago-tei

MOKULUA Island Grill

Kappore

public house okabe

Minato Sushi

MINATO DINING

Markets, malls and hidden boutiques

MaxValu tsushimaizuhara

Asunaro

100 Enshoppu TOKUTOKUYA Tsushimaten

Izuhara Shopping Center Tiara

Advance Sotobayashi

Yokomachiya

MUSASHI JAPAN 対馬店 Knife Shop

一般社団法人 daidai

Tsukasaya

Yamasaya

Onishi Book Store

Family Shop Imabayashi Izuhara

Asazuma

Gift plaza Ohta

(株)コノソレnatural factory(対馬コノソレ)

Essential bars & hidden hideouts

しまでり/島バル Anuenue

kochibo cafe&bar（こちぼカフェ&バー）

風音家