Culture
Abashiri City Folk Museum
A local museum exhibiting the nature, history, and culture of Abashiri and the Okhotsk Sea
Opened in 1936 (Showa 11), this is a comprehensive local museum that exhibits and explains the rich nature of the Okhotsk region, including Abashiri, as well as its history and culture from ancient times to the present.In addition to taxidermy exhibits that allow visitors to learn about the diverse creatures living in the sea and mountains of Abashiri and the Abashiri River that connects the two, the museum also features a wealth of materials, including archaeological materials from Abashiri City, such as the Moyoro Shell Mound, which was nurtured by the Okhotsk nature, that trace the lives of people, Ainu culture materials, and modern industry materials.
The museum building was designed by Yoshiya Tagami, a leading architect in Hokkaido, and is a registered tangible cultural property of Japan. The red dome roof, tiled semicircular columns, and other architectural designs seen throughout the building are also highlights.
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Abashiri City Folk Museum hosts a variety of lectures and observation sessions throughout the year, as well as special exhibitions on the themes of nature and history. Please feel free to visit as a gateway to learning about the local Abashiri area.
Please check the website for details.
Basic information
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Address
1-1-3 Katsuracho, Abashiri City Katsuramachi, Hokkaido 093-0041
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Implementation time
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 during winter (November to April)) -
Business hours
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:00 during winter (November to April))
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Regular holiday
Mondays, national holidays, year-end and New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
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Price
Adults 120 yen Elementary and junior high school students 60 yen
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Access
Abashiri Bus, get off at Higashi 1-chome, 5 minutes on foot
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Parking
Available (5 cars)
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Inquiry
0152-43-3090
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Surrounding map
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