Nakajima Lake Forest Museum
Experience the Heart of Lake Toya: Discover Nakajima Island’s Nature and Culture
Located on Nakajima Island at the center of Lake Toya, this museum is a symbolic site of the UNESCO Global Geopark, showcasing the area’s unique natural and cultural character.
Visitors can explore Nakajima’s rich environment and history through exhibits that focus on the “lake” and “island” at the heart of this globally significant geological region. Specimens and immersive dioramas clearly illustrate the lives of the plants and animals that call the island home. The museum is organized into 3 themed areas, including an information zone on regional highlights and a nature zone dedicated to Nakajima’s distinctive ecosystems, offering engaging insights that spark curiosity.
Easily accessible by sightseeing boat, the museum makes a perfect first stop after landing on the island. Surrounded by the gentle scent of deep forest, it offers a quiet, enriching experience that deepens your appreciation of the scenery. From the soil beneath your feet to the leaves overhead, this is a place to rediscover the enduring depth of nature preserved on Nakajima.
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- Category
- With friends
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
- Sightseeing trains, pleasure boats, cruise ships
- Solo trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Experiences, tours
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒052-0100
- Address
- 北海道有珠郡壮瞥町中島
- Telephone Number
- 0142-75-4400（Toyako Cultural Center）
- Open
- 9:00-16:00
- Directions
- ●Sightseeing Boat: About 20 minutes from Toyako Kisen Pier
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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