About
Nisshin Peace Memorial Hall
The Nisshin Peace Memorial Hall, located in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, commemorates the historic peace negotiations of the First Sino-Japanese War. In the spring of 1895, representatives from Japan and Qing China convened at the nearby Shunpanrō Inn to negotiate the Treaty of Shimonoseki, marking the end of the conflict. (shimohaku.jp)
Established in June 1937 adjacent to Shunpanrō, the memorial hall preserves and exhibits artifacts from the negotiations, including furniture used during the meetings, calligraphy by plenipotentiaries Itō Hirobumi and Li Hongzhang, and other significant items. A central feature of the hall is a reconstructed conference room that offers visitors a glimpse into the historical proceedings. (shimohaku.jp)
Visitor Information:
- Address: 4-3 Amidaiji-chō, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
- Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Open year-round)
- Admission: Free
- Contact: Shimonoseki City History Museum
- Phone: 083-241-1080
- Fax: 083-245-3310
Access:
- By Public Transport: From JR Shimonoseki Station, take a bus bound for Chōfu. Alight at "Akama Shrine-mae" bus stop (approximately 10 minutes), then walk 1 minute to the memorial hall.
- By Taxi: Approximately 5 minutes from JR Shimonoseki Station.
The Nisshin Peace Memorial Hall stands as a testament to a pivotal moment in Japanese and East Asian history, offering visitors an insightful experience into the events that shaped the region's future.