Lucky Dragon and Atomic Tuna Memorial
An oddly touching memorial to a little-remembered nuclear tragedy.

πŸ“œ Memorial to the Daigo Fukuryu Maru ("Lucky Dragon") fishing boat and a nuclear tragedy.
πŸ” Houses the boat's hulk and exhibits on nuclear war dangers, alongside a marker for contaminated tuna.

Why Go

🚒 See the actual Lucky Dragon boat.
☒️ Learn about a significant nuclear event.
🎬 Explore inspiration for the 1954 Godzilla film.
🌳 Quiet, leafy corner in Yumenoshima Park.

Why Avoid

πŸ’€ Somber and educational, not an entertainment attraction.

Tips

🚢 10-minute walk from Shinkiba station (Tozai line).
πŸ—ΊοΈ Map available on the website.

Cost

πŸ’° Admission is free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Closed Mondays (or following Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) and Dec 29-Jan 3.

Last updated 9 days ago

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