Memorial Hall Spots in Hokkaido Area

  • Kitami Mint Memorial Museum/Mint Distillation Building
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    4.0
    89 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Kitami-shi Minaminakamachi 1-7-28
    "Beginning production in 1902, Kitami Mint grew to gain a 70% market share of the world's mint market before World War II. This facility displays materials and documents demonstrating that history. The third Sunday every month is ""Mint Day"", featuring events like distributing mint water and free mint tea."

    Had no idea that mint was provided to the world via Hokkaido farms! And how sad it had to come to an end. The final little shop that had a small view of how it was done was great, the building...

  • Kaiyo Maru (the Last Battleship of the Tokugawa Shogunate) Museum
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    4.0
    75 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hiyamagunesashichou Ubagamichou 1-10
    The warship Kaiyou Maru struck a reef and sank off Esashi, Hokkaido in December 1868. 122 years later, in April 1990, a full-size replica of the frigate was completed. The replica ship now houses displays about the history of the late Tokugawa shogunate and about the different technologies used in the ship. Some of the approximately 33,000 artifacts salvaged from the wreck of the original ship are also on display; visitors can see how the artifacts are preserved, and can also experience a ship-sailing simulator. The museum is located approximately one hour and 50 minutes’ bus ride (Hakodate Bus company) from Hakodate Station.

    Nice facsimile, looks good in the photos, but would sorely disappoint the marine historian. There are exhibits inside however we didnt go in as there were exhibits on display in he visitors centre...

  • Obihiro Centennial City Museum
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    3.5
    49 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Obihiroshi Midorigaoka 2
    An institute of lifelong learning in Obihiro City, Hokkaido. The museum has permanents exhibitions on the culture, history and nature of the Tokachi. Also visit the Riuka Information Center where you can learn more about the history and culture of the Ainu people. There is also a Reserve Cultural Property Center where you can view excavated ruins and relics. The museum is a great location to learn more about Tokachi and Obihiro.

    帯広の歴史や生物の様子を学べる貴重な博物館です。明治以降、随分と苦労して開拓した様子を展示していました。

  • Kaneto Kawamura Ainu Museum
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    4.0
    30 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Asahikawashi Hokumonchou 11
    This is the oldest Ainu museum in Japan established in 1916 with the aim of protecting and passing on Ainu folk culture. In addition to exhibits of tools from Ainu daily life and valuable materials, mainly from the Asahikawa area, the museum runs programs that include performances of the mukkuri, a folk musical instrument, experiences of classical dance, and embroidery workshops (bookings required). You can also purchase original merchandise and folk clothing with Ainu pattern motifs.

    Very interesting museum describing the Aynu culture amd history. The stuffed animals were incredible and the artefacts very interesting.

  • Hokkaido Sakamoto Ryoma Museum
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    3.5
    46 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Suehirochou 8-6
    A museum built with the aim of cultivating the next generation of youths in the same spirit as Sakamoto Ryoma located to the Jujigai tram stop. Ryoma made numerous plans to pioneer Ezo, now Hokkaido, starting in 1864. He ultimately never participated in the exploration of the island but his descendants did. The museum displays materials on the Kaientai trading group, the Sakamoto family, and Ryoma's sword as well as letters conveying his pioneer spirit. There's also a shop selling merchandise like folding fans and T-shirts decorated with famous quotes by Ryoma.

    函館に坂本龍馬記念館があること 自体を今回はじめて知りました! 坂本龍馬は北海道開拓の 大きな夢を持っていたんですね! 兇刃に倒れその夢は果たせず 自身は北海道の地に 行けなかったみたいです。 しかしながら親族、子孫が 北海道開拓の夢を次いで活躍していたとは! 坂本龍馬の大きな夢に 想いを馳せらる記念館です。 資料、展示がありますが、 中は写真撮影禁止になっていました。 坂本龍馬好きにとっ...

  • Toshizo Hijikata Hakodate Memorial (Hijikata/Takuboku Roman Museum)
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    3.5
    29 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Hakodateshi Hinodechou 25-4
    This memorial house, adjacent to Takubokusho Park, has a large number of documents and artifacts on display about the life of Toshizo Hizikata, a patriot from the end of the Edo period. Inside the memorial house, the old sword made by Izuminokami Kanesada (more commonly known as Nosada), and the revolver handgun are must-see items. There are also displays about other loyalists from that time besides Hizikata, and you’ll also find some original goods on sale too.

    函館空港と市街を結ぶ幹線道路「漁火通り」沿いにあります。海のすぐそばです。函館にゆかりの深い土方歳三と石川啄木に関するテーマパークで、幕末の歴史に関心の深い人には、特に興味深い施設だと思います。建物のすぐ隣が「啄木小公園」になっており、啄木の座像や歌碑などがあります。

  • Yokozuna Chiyonoyama & Chiyonofuji Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    34 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Matsumaegunfukushimachou Fukushima 190
    A museum located in Fukushima Town, Matsumae District dedicated to Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji, the 41st and 58th yokozunas (sumo wrestling grand champions), respectively. Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji were born in Fukushima Town, and this museum presents the achievements of these two mighty wrestlers. Two bronze statues of the wrestlers stand in front of the museum. Dazzling dress mawashi wrestling belts, championship cups, and National Honor Awards are displayed in the Yokozuna Memorial Hall. The museum also issues replicas of the handprints of Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji together, a popular souvenir for sumo fanatics.

    団体旅行で函館駅発(道南いさりび鉄道)に乗った翌日 横綱千代の山・千代の富士記念館に寄りました。 ほとんどの人が相撲好きなので、過去の取り組みの 映像で大盛り上がりして賜杯 賞状 化粧まわし 羽織 などを見て稽古場で相撲談議で そー言えば 刺繍が手がこんで素晴らしいけど、あの重さはどのくらい あるんだろうねえ-ということで 受付に若い男女がいたので聞いてみたところ (わかりませ-ん) それはない...

  • Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    28 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Abuta-gun Niseko-cho Arisima 57
    The Arishima Takeo Memorial Museum is dedicated to the works and career of Arishima Takeo, the author of some of the greatest works of modern Japanese literature, including “Kain no Matsuei” (“The Descendants of Cain”) and “Aru Onna” (“A Certain Woman”). The Museum has a book-café, where visitors can enjoy a cup of Niseko’s popular Takano Coffee while browsing the café’s books (which include books by Arishima as well as by other authors) and magazines.

    5/4に訪れました。開館時間を確認しておかなかった自分が悪いのですが、10時開館でした。開館が遅すぎると思うのは自分だけだろうか。それはそれとして、ここからの羊蹄山の眺めは見事なものです。しかたないので写真だけ撮って中は見ずに帰りました。

  • Hokuchin Museum
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    Hokkaido Asahikawashi Shunkouchou Presence of country
    This museum in Asahikawa displays items that once belonged to the Tondenhei, soldiers charged with developing and guarding Hokkaido, as well as the men once known as the 7th Division of former Imperial Army. The exhibition shows the history of the 7th Division and valuable documents used at the time. The exhibitions also offer photographs and music from that era.
  • Mikasa Railway Mura Mikasa Railway Memorial Hall
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    2.5
    2 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Mikasa-shi Horonaicho 2-287

    昔はもう少し賑わいがあったような気がするし、故障中のものもあって、やや古くさい感じはあるけど、小さい子どもがいると蒸気機関車に乗ったり、外でも遊べるし、二階にはプラレールが走ってたり、HOゲージの模型があって300円で運転が出来るので楽しめるかな。カメラ付きなので運転手の気分で駅に停車させたり意外と楽しめますが、300円が必要なのに両替機は1階受付にしかないので予め準備を忘れずに! 誰もいないと動...

  • Taiho Sumo Museum
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    Hokkaido Kawakamigunteshikagachou Kawayuonsen 2-1-20
    Taiho Sumo Memorial Museum was established to honor the feats of Taiho, the 48th Yokozuna sumo champion, who grew up in Teshikaga Town in Hokkaido. This museum is located in a corner of a spa town so is easy to get to. You can follow his history from boyhood to his success as a champion sumo wrestler. You can come into contact with his glory as the champion. The ornamental apron and photos of his boyhood, and ones recognizing his spirit in some unforgettable bouts and some must-see footage are here.
  • Yoichi Space Museum (Space Dome)
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    Hokkaido Yoichigunyoichichou Kurokawachou 6-4 Road Station Space Apple Yochinai
    "A museum situated along National Route 229 in Kurokawa-cho, Yoichi Town, Yoichi County, Hokkaido Prefecture. The museum contains exhibits on the necessities of living in space presented in a space modeled after the Kibo ISS module. There's also a digital planetarium and the museum shows an original 3D film entitled ""2041 Space Elevator."" In addition, a display corner features official exhibits from JAXA, and an adjoining museum on Yoichi-born astronaut Mamoru Mohri. The museum shop sells space food and space-themed merchandise."
  • Uemura Naomi Memorial Museum Hyosetsu no Ie
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    Hokkaido Obihiro-shi Midorigaoka 2 Obihiro Dobutsuen Nai
    This museum is located approximately a two-minute walk from the Dobutsuen-mae bus stop, or five minutes from Midorigaoka 6-Chome. It is a memorial museum located in Obihiro Zoo, inside Midorigaoka Park, and visitors to the museum can also use their entrance fee to enter the zoo. The building itself is styled like a Kamakura residential igloo, and the adventures and achievements of Naomi Uemura, a mountaineer who disappeared while climbing Mt. McKinley are displayed here. There are also exhibits of his writings and possessions, as well as public displays of models.
  • Churui Naumann Elephant Museum
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    Hokkaido Nakagawa-gun Makubetsucho Churui Shiroganemachi 383-1
    This memorial museum is located in the center of Naumann Park, approximately a five-minute drive from Churui Interchange, or a 15-minute drive from Sarabetsu Interchange. It was built to commemorate the 1969 excavation of the first Naumann elephant, the complete fossilized remains of which were discovered when one of its molar teeth was found by coincidence. Inside the museum grounds, a model of the restored skeleton and a parent & child model are on display, in addition to other artifacts and remnants of the excavation. Even more impressively, the building itself is made to resemble a Naumann elephant, and extending 100 meters from the car park to the entrance, is a length of copper plate that depicts the history of evolution up to the birth of the modern human.
  • Former Aikoku Sta. Station Building (Former Aikoku Sta. Kotsu Memorial Hall)
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    Hokkaido Obihiro-shi Aikokucho Aikokucho Kisen 39-40
  • Pearson Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    33 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Kitami-shi Saiwaicho 7-chome 4-28

    板塀の外壁が目立つ2階建てのレトロ建築でした。大正時代に宣教師として滞在したピアソン夫妻の住宅だった建物で、現在は「北見市指定文化財」として保存、公開されている旨が紹介されていました。又、道路側の標識には「北海道遺産」とも記されていました。

  • Sapporo Suido Museum
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    4.0
    21 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Chuo-ku Fushimi 4-6

    札幌の中央区、藻岩山の麓にあります。札幌市の運営なので無料です。 中には水道水のできる工程を体験できたり、クイズがあったり、消火用くらいの水鉄砲や人が入れるシャボン作りなども体験できます。 夏は水遊びもできるので、小さなお子さん連れのファミリーで賑わいます。 私はここから見る札幌市街が好きで、よく寄ります。 通称グルメ街道と言われる藻岩山山麓道路に面していて、伏見稲荷神社などからも近い...

  • Shiokari Toge Museum
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    4.0
    18 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hokkaido Wassamucho Shiokari 543

    自分のことを顧みず、人々の為に命を捨てた長野さんの信仰に感動を覚えたのはかなり昔のことでした。その時から訪れて見たかったこの場所。新たな感動が湧き上がって来ました。

  • Edwin Dun Memorial Museum
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Makomanai Izumimachi 1-chome 6-1

    真駒内駅から徒歩10分。入館無料。白い平屋建ての洋風建築の建物は、北海道開拓使に招かれた外国人指導者エドウィン・ダンにより、「牧牛場の事務所」として1880年に建てられたもの。1964年に現在地に移築され、現在は国の登録有形文化財になっている。館内にはダンの足跡を表した油絵、遺品などが展示されているので、時間があれば訪れてみては。

  • Yokozuna Kitanoumi Memorial Hall
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    3.5
    17 Reviews
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    Hokkaido Usu-gun Sobetsucho Takinomachi 294-2

    北海道の相撲の力士を言えば福島町の千代の富士が有名ですが、壮瞥町出身の力士北の湖も横綱として数々の歴史を残しています。横綱北の湖記念館では、相撲生活18年間の歴史や展示物などが展示されています。相撲ファンは必見です。

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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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