Abashiri Prison Museum
Learn About Prison Life on the Inside
Housed within the former prison complex of the same name, the Abashiri Prison Museum offers a unique glimpse into Japanese prison life, past and present. While at Abashiri, explore the fan-shaped wooden buildings originally built by the prisoners who were incarcerated there during the Meiji Period (1868-1912). This museum gives you the rare chance to learn about the harsh reality of prisons past, such as how prisoners were forced to build the roads that were a key part of Hokkaido’s development. As you fast forward back to the present, sample the food served to modern prisoners in the museum’s restaurant. Non-Japanese speakers are also in luck; foreign language interpretation is available through graphic panels and touch screens.
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- Category
- With friends
- Historic sites, castles, culture properties, architecture
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
- Shooting locations of films, dramas, or commercials
- Solo trip
- Guys' trip
- Family
- Travel style
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒099-2421
- Address
- 北海道網走市字呼人1-1
- Telephone Number
- 0152-45-2411
- Open
- 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:00)
- Closed
- 12/31-1/1
- Prices
- Adults 1,500 yen, Senior high school 1,000 yen, Elementary junior high school students 750 yen
- Car Park
- 400 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By bus: About 10 minutes from JR Abashiri Station and get off at “Abashiri Prison Museum”
●By car: About 30 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
