Culture
Hokkaido Museum of Northern Indigenous Peoples
The only museum in Japan that specializes in introducing the culture of northern peoples
Located on Tentozan, Hokkaido Museum of Northern Indigenous Peoples is the only museum in Japan that specializes in showcasing the culture of northern peoples. It showcases not only the Okhotsk culture that flourished along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk, but also the cultures of the various northern peoples, such as the Ainu, Inuit, and Uilta, from Greenland in the east to Northern Europe in the west.
Inside the museum, you can learn about the wisdom and techniques of northern peoples, which they developed to survive the harsh cold. Over 900 valuable artifacts are on display, including displays of functional clothing that make the most of the characteristics of materials, such as waterproof parkas made from seal intestines, and a full-scale model of the pit dwellings used by the Eskimos of northern Alaska in winter. There are also a variety of exhibits that convey the rituals and spiritual culture of various ethnic groups, such as totem poles, wooden masks, and bear sending ceremonies.
The entrance hall is designed to resemble the conical tents commonly seen in northern regions, creating a unique atmosphere that is also appealing.The free audio guide is available in five languages: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Thai, making it easy for foreign tourists to use.
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There is an experience corner in the lobby where you can touch reindeer, seal fur, and other animals.
Basic information
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Address
309-1 Shiomi, Abashiri City, Hokkaido 093-0042
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Period
October to June: 9:30 to 16:30 July to September: 9:00 to 17:00 -
Business hours
9:30-16:30 *9:00-17:00 (July-September)
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Regular holiday
Mondays (if a national holiday falls on a Monday, the following weekday will be closed, and there will be temporary closures, open every day in February and July to September, closed from December 29th to January 3rd)
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Price
Adults 550 yen, high school and university students 200 yen, elementary and junior high school students, seniors 65 and older free
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Access
About 15 minutes by sightseeing facility tour bus or taxi from JR Abashiri Station
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Parking
Available (100 cars, free)
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Facility
There is a free Wi-Fi spot.
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Inquiry
0152-45-3888
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