~A Bridge between Japan and Hawai'i~

Under a government-sponsored emigration system, 3,913 people emigrated from Suo-Oshima to Hawai'i in the late 19th century.

The museum displays the historical records of the emigration including pictures, videos and historical pieces. There is also a researchable database of the emigrants for those who are looking for family history in Japan.

We hold seasonal workshops for visitors to learn and enjoy the rich culture of Hawai'i and Suo-Oshima. Come and visit our museum and learn about the historical connection between Japan and Hawai'i!

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Open: 9:30~16:30

Closed: Mondays( If a national holiday falls on Monday, then closed on Tuesday)

Entrance Fee

Adults: 400yen

(Group Discount: 320yen for more than 20 people)

Children: 200yen(elementary and jr. high school students)

(Group Discount: 160yen for more than 20 people)

Access to the Museum of Japanese Emigration to Hawai’i

By Airplane

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport→Take Sanyo-Line at Iwakuni Station and get off at Obatake Station.

Take the shared taxi service offered by Oshima Kanko Taxi Ltd.

By Shinkansen

Get off at Hiroshima Station→Transfer to Sanyo-Line and get off at Obatake Station.

Take the shared taxi service offered by Oshima Kanko Taxi Ltd.

By Car

Drive 30 minutes from Kuga I.C. to Obatake Bridge. Turn left after crossing the bridge and drive toward Yashiro