Yamamoto Isoroku (1884–1943) was a Japanese naval admiral and commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet. In his home city of Nagaoka, this compact memorial museum introduces his life and personal character through belongings and related historical materials.
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Why visit
Personal belongings give this museum its biographical focus. Look at the objects alongside the related historical materials to consider how a life is presented through a collection. It is a focused stop for visitors interested in the person behind a familiar name.
Plan your visit
Admission is listed at ¥500 for visitors of high-school age and above, and ¥200 for elementary- and junior-high-school pupils. Elementary- and junior-high-school pupils who live in Nagaoka receive free admission; this is a local-resident concession, not free entry for all children.
The address is 1-4-1 Gofukumachi, Nagaoka. The tourism association gives an approximate walking time of 10 minutes from Nagaoka Station. If driving, contact the museum about current parking arrangements.
Make the most of your visit
Try using the belongings as a starting point for considering how a biography is told through objects, then look at the related materials for further context. Keep your destination clear: the museum is a separate facility from nearby Yamamoto Memorial Park and the reconstructed birthplace. Those names should not be treated as interchangeable when deciding where to go.
Planning notes
The tourism association lists opening hours of 10:00–17:00. Hours, admission, access and closure information were checked on 18 October 2026.
The museum closes from 28 December to 4 January, and temporary closures for exhibition changes may also occur. Contact the museum on 0258-37-8001 to confirm the latest visiting arrangements.
Practical information
Highlights
Highlights: A compact memorial museum in Yamamoto Isoroku's home city introduces his life and personal character through belongings and related materials. The museum is separate from Yamamoto Memorial Park and the reconstructed birthplace.
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Opening hours
The official tourism association lists 10:00–17:00 opening hours.
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Price
Admission listed by the tourism association: high-school age and above ¥500; elementary/junior-high pupils ¥200. Nagaoka-resident elementary/junior-high pupils are free; this local concession is not for all children.
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Closures and restrictions
Closed 28 December–4 January. Temporary exhibition-change closures may occur. Contact the museum to confirm current visiting arrangements.
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Access
Address: 1-4-1 Gofukumachi, Nagaoka. The tourism association gives about 10 minutes on foot from Nagaoka Station and lists ordinary-car parking. Telephone: 0258-37-8001.
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History
History: Yamamoto Isoroku (1884–1943) was a Japanese naval admiral and commander-in-chief of the Combined Fleet.
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Useful links
Yamamoto Isoroku Memorial Museum official tourism listing
Nagaoka City historical profile of Yamamoto Isoroku
Information based on checks dated 2026-10-18.
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