Merry Christmas at Thibaudier Mansion! — Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum, France Day.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Mansion! Meet Santa Claus and gain insights into France, along with delightful accordion and hand-turned organ performances.
Join us for a season of joy and celebration!
Holly Jolly Christmas at Thibaudier Mansion!
Over 150 years ago, the entire area around Yokosuka Port was home to the Yokosuka Ironworks, a large factory that produced ships and their components. The chief and deputy chief of the ironworks were the French engineers Verny and Thibaudier.
The “Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Mansion” will be hosting a Christmas event inspired by the home countries of these two individuals from France.
About “Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Mansion”
The Thibaudier Mansion served as the official residence of Jules Cesar Claude Thibaudier, the deputy chief of the Yokosuka Ironworks. It was constructed around 1869 (Meiji 2) and remained one of the oldest Western-style buildings in Honshu until its dismantling in 2003 (Heisei 15).
The museum showcases actual exhibits featuring the relocated framework, along with displays recounting the history of the Yokosuka Ironworks, which played a foundational role in Japan’s modernization.
Schedule
Santa Claus is coming!
Santa will visit Thibaudier Mansion to spread some holiday cheer.
Date and Time: December 16th (Saturday) from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Learn about France with Nicolas!
Nicolas Chandelier works as an international exchange officer at the Yokosuka City International Exchange and Base Policy Division. He joyfully shares insights into “Christmas in France.”
Date and Time: December 17th (Sunday) at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Note: Each session is approximately 30 minutes, and the maximum capacity for participants is 23 people.
Location: Thibaudier Mansion Theater
- Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the reception starting from 9:00.
- Preschool children require accompanying parents or guardians.
Let’s enjoy the atmosphere of a French street live session!
Elevate your Christmas spirit with the melodic tones of a French street live session.
Accordion Performance by Norie Anzai.
Experience nostalgic chansons and Showa-era melodies played on the accordion, spanning familiar tunes for all generations.
Date and Time: December 16th (Saturday) at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Hand-Turned Organ Performance by KINO.
The original hand-turned organ features tunes played by manually turning the handle, and it’s filled with delightful mechanisms. Storytelling begins, dolls dance, and soap bubbles pop out, making it a fun and whimsical experience!
Note: The photo is for illustration purposes only.
Date and Time: December 17th (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM (includes break time).
Free Original Christmas Card Giveaway!
For visitors, Thibaudier Mansion will be giving away the original Christmas card for free.
*Limit one card per person. Available while supplies last.
Date and Time: December 16th (Saturday) and 17th (Sunday).
Reproduction Zone Christmas Decoration!
From December 1st (Friday) to December 25th (Monday)
As a special Christmas feature, the Reproduction Zone will be beautifully decorated with the festive atmosphere of Christmas!
Information
Event Dates
December 16, 2023 (Saturday) to December 17, 2023 (Sunday)
*The time schedules may vary depending on the event.
*Free Admission
Venue
Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Mansion 1-1 Shioiricho, Yokosuka City (within Verny Park)
Parking
Dai-ichi (No.1) Parking Lot: 10 spaces
Dai-ni (No.2) Parking Lot: 4 spaces (Paid)
Contact Information
Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Mansion
Phone: 046-827-7003 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Yokosuka City Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Department, Cultural Promotion Section
Phone: 046-827-8116 (Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Organizer Information
Organized by Yokosuka City (Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Department, Cultural Promotion Section)
Managed by Yokosuka Seaside Partners
Official Cocoyoko Website (JP)
Official Yokosuka Modern Heritage Museum Thibaudier Mansion Website
