Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples

The Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples displays over 900 artifacts representing indigenous cultures from Greenland to Northern Europe through comprehensive thematic exhibits.

Established in 1991, this museum stands as Japan's primary institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the cultural heritage of northern indigenous communities.

The permanent collection includes traditional clothing, hunting tools, and domestic items that demonstrate the adaptation techniques of Arctic and sub-Arctic peoples.

Located within Hokkaido Okhotsk Park, the museum operates from 9:30 to 16:30, with extended hours from July to September, offering audio guides in English.

The museum features a full-scale reconstruction of an Alaskan Eskimo winter dwelling, complete with authentic construction methods and traditional materials.

Location: Abashiri

Inception: 1991

Official opening: February 10, 1991

Address: 北海道網走市字潮見309-1 093-0044

Website: http://hoppohm.org/index2.htm

GPS coordinates: 43.99675,144.23967

Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:31