Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples

4.5

The Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples is the only folk museum dedicated to the peoples of the North in Japan, and one of only a handful of museums of its kind in the world. The Museum displays the results of extensive research on the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of Hokkaido and also of other Northern peoples in other parts of the world. The Museum holds frequent lectures and seminars, and the Museum shop has an impressive range of books about Northern peoples. The Museum is situated around 10–15 minutes’ drive from Abashiri Station. To reach the Museum by bus, take the Kanko Meguri tourist bus service and get off at the “Hoppou Minzoku Hakubutsukan” bus stop.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Abashirishi Shiomi 309-1 Tenriyama/Tachi Okhotsk Park Map
Area: Abashiri / Mombetsu Area
Phone: 0152453888
Hours: [Oct.- June]9:30-16:30
[July- Sep.]9:00-17:00
Closed: Monday (The next week day if it falls on a public holiday), [Feb./July--Sep.] Open everyday, New Year's holiday
Fees: [Permanent Exhibition Admission fee to view]
[General] 550 yen
[High School/University Students] 200 yen
[Elementary/Junior High School Students/Over 65] Free
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(free)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Great place to learn about the culture and history

Reviewed : 2023.02.04

Good informative museum about northern people and their culture. Lots of informative exhibits. Though i find abit lacking on the ainu portion. Lots of videos showcasing the different regional...
One of the best small museums weve been too.

Reviewed : 2020.03.11

Easy to get to on the bus, this is a must see if you are in Abishiri. We were expecting the museum to focus exclusively on the Ainu, but it covers so much more than that with information about all...
Great for Learning

Reviewed : 2020.02.20

It’s a beautiful museum, sitting atop a picturesque hill. I went in winter and it was so pretty all covered in soft powder. So easy to get to with the same bus that takes you to the MS Aurora port...