Mt. Hakkōda Snow March Memorial Museum

The Mt. Hakkōda Snow March Memorial Museum is a military museum in Aomori dedicated to remembering a tragic training exercise. It displays equipment, scale models, and film footage showing how soldiers trained during this early period.

The march took place in 1902 when an army unit failed in the winter mountains and many soldiers died. The event later shaped Japanese military training practices significantly.

The museum displays how military training of the Meiji era was structured and what role endurance played in army preparation. The exhibits reveal expectations placed on soldiers through personal items and written records from that time.

The best time to visit is during warmer months when mountain roads are easy to walk and weather stays steady. It helps to arrive early so you have enough time to see all the exhibits.

Next to the museum building stands a cemetery with memorial stones for the soldiers who died. An old pine tree on the grounds has been given the status of a protected cultural property.

Location: Aomori

Official opening: June 23, 1978

Website: http://moyahills.jp/koubataboen

GPS coordinates: 40.78478,140.78964

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:42