Asahikawa City Museum
A Journey Through Hokkaido’s History
The early history of humankind in the Kamikawa basin in Hokkaido can be traced back approximately 20,000 years. At the Asahikawa City Museum, examine how the people of Hokkaido have coexisted with their natural environment over the millennia. Follow humans from prehistory to the present day via the museum’s unique collection based on the most recent historical research. Don’t miss the chance to learn all about the Ainu, Hokkaido’s indigenous group, who have lived in this area since the 13th century CE!
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- Nearest airports
General Information
- Address
- 北海道旭川市神楽3条7丁目旭川市大雪クリスタルホール内
- Telephone Number
- 0166-69-2004
- Open
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- Oct.-May: 2nd and 4th Mondays (or the following day if the Monday falls on a national holiday)
The New Year's holiday: Dec.30 - Jan.4
Facility inspection days - Car Park
- Free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 40 minutes from Asahikawa Airport
●On foot: About 10 minutes from the South Exit of JR Asahikawa Station - Website
- Remarks
- Events are held on an irregular basis. Please check our website for details
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
