Manazuru Town Endo Shell Museum (真鶴町立遠藤貝類博物館)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This town-run museum is located on the second floor of Cape Manazuru (ケープ真鶴), at the tip of the Manazuru Peninsula. From a donated collection of about 50,000 specimens, roughly 5,000 shells are on display, drawing in both children and adults with a world of shells in every color and shape. It is open from 9:30 to 16:30 (admission until 16:00), and admission is 300 yen for adults and 150 yen for elementary school age and up. Outside the windows, the view opens onto the scenic Mitsuishi Coast (三ツ石海岸).

Tips

The museum interior is cool, and even a leisurely visit takes about an hour. After your visit, enjoy the view of Mitsuishi (三ツ石) from the observation area at Cape Manazuru (ケープ真鶴).

Best time to visit

Before noon

Access & map

1175-1 Manazuru, Manazuru-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa 259-0201, Manazuru Town Endo Shell Museum (真鶴町立遠藤貝類博物館)