Shiretoko Museum
Explore Shiretoko's Nature and Human History
A museum where visitors can explore Shiretoko’s geology, wildlife, and human history through artifacts, specimens, and cultural exhibits.
Opened to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Shari Town, the Shiretoko Museum introduces the heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The first floor presents the geological formation of Shari and Shiretoko, along with more than 20,000 years of human history through artifacts and historical materials. Highlights include the Chashikotsu Misakiue Archaeological Site and the distinctive Okhotsk culture.
The second floor focuses on Shiretoko’s wildlife through dioramas, specimens, and audiovisual displays. Visitors can learn about brown bears, Ezo deer, and white-tailed eagles, gaining a deeper understanding of the region’s natural environment.
Next door, the Sister Towns and Friendship Cities Exchange Memorial Hall showcases Shari’s connections with Taketomi Town in Okinawa and Hirosaki City in Aomori. Highlights include a life-size traditional red-tiled house from Taketomi and Kumi-Neputa floats from Hirosaki.
Together, these facilities reveal the nature, history, and culture that have shaped Shiretoko. Visiting before or after exploring the region can enrich your experience of this remarkable World Heritage destination.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒099-4113
- Address
- 北海道斜里郡斜里町本町49-2
- Telephone Number
- 0152-23-1256
- Open
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- April to October: Mondays (open if Monday is a holiday and closed the following Tuesday)
November to March: Mondays, holidays (closed when Monday is a holiday, and closed the following Tuesday), year-end and New Year holidays - Prices
- Admission charged (free for junior high school students and younger)
Free for children under junior high school age.
*Includes admission to the Sister City Friendship Cities Commemorative Museum.
*Free for Shari-cho residents - Car Park
- 20 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 5 minutes from JR Shiretoko-Shari Station
●By car: About 40 minutes from JR Abashiri Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport - Website
- Remarks
- *The Children's Museum provides stereomicroscopes, touchscreen devices (iPads), reference books, play equipment, and picture books.
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
