Museum

Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum in Biratori
When you visit Biratori Town, be sure to visit the Kayano Shigeru Museum. It's an essential museum for understanding Ainu culture. Additionally, there

Sapporo Art Park
Located in Minami-ku, the southern side of Sapporo, Sapporo Art Park is quite distant from the central area of Sapporo, often requiring visitors to tr

Ainu Culture Promotion Center: Sapporo Pirka Kotan in Jozankei, Sapporo
The Ainu Culture Promotion Center, Sapporo Pirka Kotan (アイヌ文化センター サッポロピリカコタン), is a museum dedicated to understanding Ainu culture in Hokkaido. "Pirka

Exploring the Hokkaido Museum: A Guide
The Hokkaido Museum is dedicated to showcasing the rich history and culture of Hokkaido. Visitors can gain a profound understanding of Hokkaido's esse

Exploring Arte Piazza Bibai: A Guide to Enjoying the Art Walk
Arte Piazza Bibai is an outdoor museum showcasing the works of Kan Yasuda, a distinguished Japanese sculptor who resides in Italy where he creates his

Sapporo Pirika Kotan: Ainu Culture Promotion Center
Sapporo Pirka Kotan, known as the Ainu Culture Promotion Center, showcases the essence of Ainu culture. The museum comprises two main facilities. O

Nibutani Dam and Historical Museum of the Sarugawa River
Nibutani Dam is situated in Nibutani, Biratori Town. The dam has a controversial history surrounding its construction. Nibutani holds significant s

Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
The Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum stands out as one of the most comprehensive museums dedicated to Ainu culture. Nibutani is revered as a sacred place

Maruichi Honmake, the former merchant house in Mashike
Maruichi Honmake wielded significant influence from the Meiji to the middle of the Showa era. Its founder, Taizo Honma, operated a general store start

Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum in Asahikawa
The Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum is a private museum dedicated to Ainu culture since 1916, making it the oldest and most historical Ainu museum. Visiti

Otaru Museum Main Branch
There are two branches of the Otaru Museum. One is the main comprehensive museum located in Temiya, and this serves as the main branch. The other is t

Otaru Museum Canal Branch
The Otaru Museum Canal Branch is situated near Otaru Canal, adjacent to Otaru Canal Plaza. It serves as the canal branch of the Otaru Museum, original

Hakodate Jomon Culture Center
The Hakodate Jomon Culture Center is located in Usujiri-cho, Hakodate approximately a one-hour drive away. This museum is dedicated to showcasing the

Local Archive Museum of Hakodate, Hakodate Kyodo Shiryokan
The building was constructed in 1880 as Kanamori Import Goods Shop and has since been restored as a museum. It stands out as Hokkaido's oldest structu

Sapporo Snow Festival Museum in Hitsujigaoka
Sapporo Snow Festival Museum is located in Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. This is a archive museum for Sapporo Snow Festival. There are several kinds

Hokkaido Railway Technical Museum near Ario Sapporo
The Hokkaido Railway Technical Museum (北海道鉄道技術館) is located in Naebo, east of Sapporo City, at the base of Hokkaido Railway. The museum showcases the

Hakodate City Museum of Literature(函館市文学館)
Hakodate City Museum of Literature(函館市文学館) is located in Bay Area, the west-ward of Hakodate city, very close to Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peop

Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples(函館市北方民族資料館)
The Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples (函館市北方民族資料館) is situated in the Bay Area, adjacent to the Soma Company Building. It houses collections do

The Former Hakodate Branch Office of Hokkaido
The Former Hakodate Branch Office of Hokkaido Government (旧北海道函館支庁庁舎) is situated in Motomachi Park, adjacent to the former Public Hall of Hakodate Wa

Discover the Wonders of Shiretoko at Shiretoko Museum
Shiretoko Museum (知床博物館) houses an extensive collection of records and documents related to the region's wildlife, including the Higuma (Hokkaido bear