Uemura Naomi Memorial Museum

The Uemura Naomi Memorial Museum is a biographical museum in Toyooka displaying expedition gear, personal items, and interactive exhibits about mountaineering adventures. The collection shows how this climber dedicated his life to exploring remote and dangerous regions.

The museum was founded in 1994 to honor Naomi Uemura, who reached the North Pole solo in 1978 as the first person to do so. This achievement made him a legend in modern polar exploration.

The museum displays Uemura's connection with Inuit communities and how he learned Arctic survival techniques from them. These relationships shaped his approach to exploring cold regions.

The museum is accessible and well-organized, with interactive areas where visitors can experience the challenges of polar exploration firsthand. A café in the building offers refreshments, ideal for a break between exhibits.

The museum displays personal items and equipment that Uemura actually used during his dangerous expeditions, making the visitor experience authentic and direct. These original pieces allow the public to grasp the reality of these extreme adventures up close.

Location: Toyooka

Inception: April 1994

Architects: Akira Kuryu

Official opening: April 1994

Part of: 100 Best Public Buildings in Japan

Website: https://boukenkan.com

GPS coordinates: 35.46128,134.73212

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53