Abashiri City Folk Museum

The Abashiri City Folk Museum is a local museum in Katsuragaoka Park that displays artifacts and documents relating to the natural and cultural history of the Hokkaido region. The building houses approximately 3000 archaeological and ethnographic objects spanning different historical periods.

The museum was founded in 1936 and designed by architect Yoshiya Tanoue, who was known for his distinctive style. Its building today stands as a registered cultural property of Japan, reflecting different phases of the architect's work.

The museum displays items from various cultures that shaped the region, including finds from the Moyoro Shell Mound and objects from the Satsumon and Okhotsk peoples. These collections help visitors understand how different groups lived in this area over many centuries.

The museum is located in Katsuragaoka Park and is easy to reach when approaching the area. Visitors should plan enough time to explore the collections thoroughly and appreciate the architectural details of the building.

The museum showcases the architectural evolution of a single artist across several decades, making it a window into design history. This collection of phases within one structure allows visitors to see how an architect's style changed over time.

Location: Abashiri

Founders: Yonemura Kioe

Architects: Yoshiya Tanoue

Official opening: November 3, 1936

Operator: 網走市教育委員会

Address: 〒093-0041　北海道網走市桂町1丁目1番3号

Phone: +81152433090

Website: https://city.abashiri.hokkaido.jp/270kyoiku/050kyoudo

GPS coordinates: 44.01772,144.26911

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27