[2024 Abashiri Attraction] Travel Guide for Hokkaidō Museum of Northern People (Updated Dec)
Museums
Address:
309-1 Shiomi, Abashiri, Hokkaido 093-0042, Japan
Opening times:
Open tomorrow at 9:30-16:30Closed Today
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+81 152-45-3888
Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples
The Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples is located in Abashiri, Hokkaido, and is the only museum in Japan dedicated to the theme of 'Northern Peoples.' Opened in 1984, it is known as a facility where visitors can deeply learn about the culture, lifestyle, and history of the northern peoples living in the Arctic and subarctic regions.
Features and Highlights
Exhibits
The museum displays a variety of materials related to the clothing, food, shelter, tools, and spiritual culture of the northern peoples. Visitors can understand the cultures of northern peoples around the world, including the Ainu, Inuit, Sami, and Chukchi, through comparative exhibits.
Main Exhibits
Traditional Clothing: Cold-weather garments made from reindeer and seal skins.
Hunting and Fishing Tools: Bows and arrows, spears, and tools for catching fish.
Housing Models: Models and actual displays of houses where northern peoples live.
Interactive Exhibits
There is also an interactive corner where visitors can touch the everyday tools of the northern peoples, allowing for a more realistic experience of their culture.
Special Exhibits
Special exhibitions with changing themes are held regularly, delving into specific topics related to northern cultures.
Access
Location: 309-1 Shiomi, Abashiri, Hokkaido
Nearest Station: About 10 minutes by bus from Abashiri Station, or about 5 minutes by car.
Other Information
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM)
Closed: Mondays (if a holiday, the following weekday), and New Year's holidays.
This museum is recommended not only for those interested in the history and culture of Hokkaido but also for those who want to deepen their knowledge of northern regions.
naonaotha
Hokkaidō Museum of Northern People
#thingstodo A wonderful museum presenting the lives and cultures of various northern native peoples. A very visual museum with numerous displays, archival documentary footage, and touchscreens with English information. Check the website for a ¥50 discount. There is no cafe or restaurant, but there are vending machines and coin lockers. I spent about 90 minutes here.
Tala_Travel10
Hokkaidō Museum of Northern People
#thingstodo A really beautiful museum. The whole exhibition is arranged in an entertaining and informative way. It doesn't just include Ainu, but Inuit and many other norther indigenous people. Unfortunately some of the wording in the English is a bit out of date.
We were completely alone in the museum. It was a calm and wonderful experience. highly recommended