Abashiri City Folk Museum
Okhotsk Nature and Culture within a Grand Architectural Masterpiece
Explore Abashiri’s rich history and natural beauty within a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. This storied museum offers a serene escape into the atmosphere of the early 20th century.
Opened in 1936, the Abashiri City Folk Museum is among Hokkaido’s most historic institutions. Designed by architect Yoshiya Tanoue and designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2019, the building is a masterpiece of 1930s design. Opening its heavy, historic doors transports you into an elegant, symmetrical space where the quiet stillness makes time feel as though it has truly stopped.
The museum houses about 15,000 artifacts that tell the story of the land and its people. You can discover the unique Okhotsk culture through Moyoro Shell Mound findings and observe the resilient wildlife that thrives in the harsh northern winters. As you explore the galleries, the textures of ancient pottery and the scent of historic manuscripts bring the past vividly to life. Bathed in soft light from the windows, it is the perfect place to satisfy your curiosity and trace the journey of a city shaped by the Okhotsk Sea.
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- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒093-0041
- Address
- 北海道網走市桂町1丁目1-3
- Telephone Number
- 0152-43-3090
- Open
- 9:00-17:00 (until 16:00 from November to April)
- Closed
- Mondays, National Holidays
Year-end and New Year holidays (December 29-January 3) - Prices
- Charged
- Car Park
- 5 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 10 minutes from JR Abashiri Station
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
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