Hikawa Maru 氷川丸
The Hikawa Maru is a preserved ocean liner and an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is one of the 115 sights in the country and is the 52nd most looked-up sight in Japan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The Hikawa Maru is located in Yokohama, which is 27 km from Tokyo. Travelers can reach the area via Tokyo Haneda International Airport, which is 17 km away. The site is near several other locations, including Yokohama Stadium, which is 1.1 km away, and the Yokohama Landmark Tower, located 2 km away. Other nearby points of interest include Nissan Stadium at 8.1 km, the Rainbow Bridge at 23.4 km, and Shibuya Crossing at 24.1 km.
Weather conditions change throughout the year. The warmest month is August, with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 24 °C. The coldest months are January and February, which have daily highs of 9 °C and lows of 3 °C. Rainfall is frequent from June to October; September is the wettest month with about 203 mm of rain, while June has about 170 mm. The driest months are December and January, which see about 52 mm to 54 mm of rain. The ship is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Entry prices are ¥300 for adults, ¥200 for seniors, and ¥100 for children.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is September, with about 203 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 58 | 119 | 129 | 139 | 170 | 151 | 151 | 203 | 192 | 98 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
