Shimizu Port Boat House Memorial Hall "Suehiro"
The Jirocho Boat House Memorial Museum, dedicated to Jirocho, who contributed greatly to the development of Shimizu Port
This memorial hall is a reconstruction of "Suehiro," the boat inn operated in his later years by Jirocho Shimizu—a legendary outlaw who was active from the late Edo period through the Meiji era—to promote the development of Shimizu Port.
It preserves the story of his turbulent life, from his days as a young gang leader to his transformation into a social entrepreneur following the Meiji Restoration.
Inside the museum, valuable materials are on display, including scenes from Jirocho’s English school at the time and his personal belongings.
You’ll be amazed by Jirocho’s foresight in learning English and looking toward the world.
During your visit, be sure to stop by the café corner to enjoy a set of "Yubi Manju"—a famous confection named after an anecdote about Jirocho—paired with matcha tea.
As you feel the sea breeze, let your thoughts wander to the romance of a man who sought to pioneer a new era.
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Themes
- Exterior of the Shimizu Port Boat House Memorial Hall
- Inside the building
- What the English cram school was like back then
- Suehiro Specialty: "Yubi Manju and Matcha Set" Suehiro Specialty: "Yubi Manju and Matcha Set"
- Portrait of Jirocho
- Jirocho Doll
Basic Information
- Address
- 1-2-14 Minatomachi, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 424-0943
- Telephone Number
- 054-351-6070（Representative, Shimizu Port Boat House Memorial Hall "Suehiro"）
- Fax number
- 054-351-6070
- Open
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM *On Monday, May 4; Saturday, May 9; Sunday, May 10; Wednesday, May 13; Friday, May 15; Saturday, May 23; Tuesday, May 26; Wednesday, May 27; and Friday, May 29, the museum will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Closures
- Mondays (or the next business day if Monday is a holiday), Year-end and New Year holidays
- Price
- Free
- Access
[Car]
About 20 minutes from the Shimizu Interchange on the Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
From Platform 3 at the West Exit of JR Shimizu Station, take the Miho-Yamanote Line for about 6 minutes and get off at "Minato-bashi"; the destination is right there.- Car Park
[Standard-sized vehicle]
2 spaces (Minato Bridge Parking Lot #3 and #16) *Not available during events[Paid/Free]
Free- Website
Children's Day Decorations Exhibition (April 10–May 31)
Special Event: "Tasting the Seasons: New Tea Tasting" on May 16
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
