The Japan Newspaper Museum
Art and Museums
The Japan Newspaper Museum is located within the Yokohama Media and Communications Center. Its permanent exhibit introduces the history of newspapers and the process of newspaper making. Visitors can experience the newspaper making process on computers. The building of Yokohama Media and Communications Center is the former Commerce and Industry Promotion Center built in memory of recovery from the Great Kanto Earthquake, with a newly-added high story tower. It is one of Yokohama City's historic buildings. The Newspaper Library is also included within the property.
Information
Area
Chinatown / Kannai / Yamashita Park
Opening Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm
Closed on Mondays (open if holiday), Dec. 29 - Jan. 4
Address
Yokohama Media and Communications Center 11, Nihonodori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 231-8311
URL
Closest Railway Station
"Kannai Station" (JR Keihin-Tohoku Negishi Line, Yokohama Municipal Subway)
"Nihon-odori Station" (Minatomirai Line)
Tel
045-661-2040
Fax
045-661-2029
Ticket Info
Adults: 400 yen
University students: 300 yen
High School student: 200 yen
Under High School Age: free
Eating Facilities
café
Barrier Free
slope, handrail, wheelchair rental