Soya Icebreaker

147 of 219 in attractions in Tokyo

The Soya Icebreaker (南極観測船宗谷), built in 1938, is a historic Japanese research ship that made multiple trips to Antarctica in the 1950s and 1960s. As Japan’s first icebreaker, it played a key role in polar exploration. Today, visitors can explore its interior and learn about its fascinating history.

The Soya Icebreaker is the last remaining artifact from the former Museum of Maritime Science, which once stood at this site. It offers a unique opportunity to experience Japan's maritime history and Antarctic expeditions up close.

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The Soya Icebreaker is located at the Museum of Maritime Science in Odaiba, Tokyo. To get there, take the Yurikamome Line to Fune-no-kagakukan Station. From the station, it's a short walk to the museum where the Soya Icebreaker is docked.