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.
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Museums
Information
- Telephone Number Details
- 0778-48-2196（Ukonke Museum (Kitamaebune Archives Center)）
- Address (in Japanese)
- 福井県南越前町河野2-15
- Opening Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Closed
- Wednesday, Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
- Prices
- Adults: ¥500; Children: ¥300 *Groups receive a 10% discount
- Getting There
- From Hapi-Line Fukui Takefu Station, take the Fukutetsu Bus bound for Echizen Coast via Kono for 32 minutes; get off at Kono and it's right there. / 30 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Tsuruga IC. / 30 minutes by car from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC.
- Car Park
- Yes
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