Cape Erimo Wind Museum
Experience Winds of Up to 25 m/s and Observe Wild Seals
A facility introducing the strong winds and coastal nature of Cape Erimo. Visitors can experience powerful winds inside the museum and observe the coastline and wildlife from the observation area. Exhibits also introduce the area's natural environment, wind characteristics, and distinctive coastal landscape.
Cape Erimo, at the southern end of the Hidaka Mountains, is known for winds exceeding 10 m/s on more than 260 days a year and is also called the “Land of Wind Extremes.” The museum introduces the area's natural environment and wind characteristics, helping visitors understand the conditions of this exposed coastal area.
One of the highlights is the wind experience corner, where visitors can experience winds of up to 25 m/s. By standing in the airflow, visitors can experience the strength of the winds that characterize the area and gain a clearer sense of its powerful conditions.
The glass-walled observation area offers views of the surrounding coastline. Using a telescope, visitors may also be able to observe wild Kuril harbor seals living on the rocky reefs. The area provides views of the coastline and opportunities to observe wildlife while learning more about the surrounding natural environment.
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- Category
- With friends
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
- Solo trip
- Guys' trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Animal habitats, plant habitats
- Sea, coast, cape, peninsula, island
- Red leaves, scenic spots, observation platforms
- Natural scenery, spectacular views
- Travel Inspiration
- Ideas for a rainy day
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒058-0343
- Address
- 北海道幌泉郡えりも町字東洋366-3
- Telephone Number
- 01466-3-1133
- Open
- 9:00-18:00 (May-August)
9:00-17:00 (March-April, September-November)
5:00-8:00 (January 1, for viewing the first sunrise of the year) - Closed
- Open every day during the period
December - February (closed in winter) - Prices
- Charged
- Car Park
- 200 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 120 minutes from Hidaka Expwy Niikappu IC
●By car: About 120 minutes from JR Obihiro Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
