Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples

The Mysterious People of the North Sea

Moyoro Shell Mound at the mouth of the Abashiri River flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk,There was a village of people who lived here about 1300 years ago called "Okhotsk culture".

History of Abashiri Prison

The prison that tells the story of Hokkaido`s early modern development.

A Museum About Abashiri: The nature, history and culture

The museum is characterized by its red domed roof.A wealth of exhibits tell the story of the nature, history, and culture of the hometown of Abashiri.

Cradle of life: Lake Tofutsu

Registered as a Ramsar Convention, Lake Tofutsu is an internationallyimportant habitat for many waterfowl, including japanese cranes and ducks.

Okhotsk Drift Ice Museum

This is a facility where you can learn about drift ice in the Sea of Okhotsk in depth.