Old Seto House (Seto-tei)

Only five minutes from JR Wakkanai Station, Old Seto House (Seto-tei) is a historic inn (ryokan) style architecture built in the Meiji to Taisho eras. The kiritsuma-style red tin roofing with the characteristic crest ornaments tell of the Wakkanai history of that period. The proprietor, Tsunezo Seto, operated a fixed netting herring business from 1921, and later established the Seto Fishing Co., Ltd. The Seto-tei is open to the public. Along with many displayed Wakkanai fishing items, one can enjoy the replicated dinner banquet scene. In the inner garden, open to the public, are sakura trees, the blooms of which can be enjoyed through mid-May. The Seto-tei was the first tangible cultural property registered in Wakkanai, in 2013 (registered name: The Old Seto family residential main house).

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Wakkanaishi Chuou 4-8-27 Map
Area: Wakkanai Area
Phone: 0162235151
Hours: [Early Apr.-Oct.]9:00-17:00
[Nov.- Mar.]9:00-16:00
Closed: [The winter season]Irregular holidaysOpen throughout the season
[The winter season]Irregular holidays
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adults (High School Students and above)]200yen
[Elementary and Junior High School Students]100yen
Parking Lot: Available(5spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English pamphlet)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available