Antarctic Museum and Former Research Ship Fuji - Nagoya

Great view of a port!

Exhibited in the way that you can see everyday life of the crew of the expedition ship is interesting to me.

Worth checking out for the surreal experience; it's like entering a different world of historical technology and living conditions. While it is a short gander of a trip, the combined aquarium-Fuji ticket is recommended. The kids loved it!

Decommissioned research ship, helicopter and snow tractors, along with a few interesting films and exhibits including a stomach churning film dramatization of the ship breaking through ice

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.

Interesting and Educational for Adults or Kids Convenient location with easy access by Subway, then takes around 10 minutes walk It is a real ship, you can have chance touring by yourself, really eyes breaking Worth a visit during your stay in Nagoya

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

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.