Hokuchin Memorial Museum

Hokuchin Memorial Museum is a military history museum in Asahikawa that holds more than 2000 objects connected to the 7th Division of the Japanese Army and later defense forces. The collection displays weapons, documents, uniforms, and personal items that document military life in this region.

The museum was founded in 1963 to preserve the history of the Tondenhei, farmer-soldiers who settled and defended Hokkaido. These soldiers played a key role in developing the region during the 1800s.

The museum displays artworks and objects that show how military history shaped the region's development. These pieces offer insight into strategic thinking that was important for how the area grew.

The museum is located near Asahikawa Airport and is easy to reach by bus from the city center. Admission is free and parking is available on site, though opening hours vary between weekdays and weekends.

The museum features the Gate Piers of the 7th Division Headquarters, built in 1902 and moved to the museum site in 2015. This structural element is one of the few surviving remains of the original military complex from that era.

Location: Asahikawa

Inception: 1964

Official opening: August 1963

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Website: https://mod.go.jp/gsdf/nae/2d/hokutin2/top.html

GPS coordinates: 43.78850,142.36490

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42