Mt. Hakkōda Snow March Memorial Museum

The Mount Hakkoda Snow March Memorial Museum contains exhibits, models, and a mini theater showcasing military equipment and training procedures from the early 1900s.

In January 1902, a military exercise turned catastrophic when 199 out of 210 Japanese soldiers perished during a winter march across Mount Hakkoda.

The museum presents detailed accounts of the incident through artifacts, photographs, and documents that reflect Japanese military training methods of the Meiji period.

The museum operates from 9:00 to 17:30 between April and October, and until 16:00 from November to March, with guided tours available on weekends.

Adjacent to the museum stands a military cemetery with memorial stones for the soldiers, accompanied by a special pine tree designated as a cultural property.

Location: Aomori

Official opening: June 23, 1978

Website: http://moyahills.jp/koubataboen

GPS coordinates: 40.78478,140.78964

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:20