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Asahikawa City Museum

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Asahikawa City Museum

A museum where visitors can learn about Ainu history and culture and the natural environment of northern Japan.

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Supervised by :  Asahikawa City

Asahikawa City Museum displays exhibits on the history, culture, and natural environment of northern Hokkaido. It is particularly notable for its extensive collection of materials related to the history and culture of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Hokkaido.

The permanent exhibition is divided between the first floor and basement level. The first floor features exhibits on the history and culture of the Indigenous Ainu people. Highlights include a traditional Ainu dwelling, beautifully embroidered Ainu clothing, and an extensive collection of clothing and ornaments from other northern Indigenous peoples. The basement level explores the theme of plants, animals, and people surviving harsh winters. Its exhibits include pottery and stone tools used by ancient people, as well as materials on the relationship between humans and the natural environment in northern regions and the nature and history of the Asahikawa area.

An open atrium extends from the basement to the first floor, where a tree symbolizing the forests of Asahikawa conveys a sense of the region’s vast natural landscape. The detailed dioramas are also worth a closer look.

Highlights

  • Asahikawa City Museum displays exhibits on the history, culture, and natural environment of northern Hokkaido.
  • It has an extensive collection of materials related to the history and culture of the Ainu, the Indigenous people of Hokkaido.
  • Exhibits include a traditional Ainu dwelling, beautifully embroidered Ainu clothing, pottery and stone tools used by ancient people, and clothing and ornaments from other northern Indigenous peoples.
  • The museum also displays materials on the relationship between humans and the natural environment in northern regions, as well as the nature and history of the Asahikawa area.

Photos

  • The eye-catching exterior of Asahikawa City Museum

    The eye-catching exterior of Asahikawa City Museum

  • Numerous exhibits offer insight into Ainu history and culture

    Numerous exhibits offer insight into Ainu history and culture

  • A tree symbolizing the forests of Asahikawa stands in the atrium

    A tree symbolizing the forests of Asahikawa stands in the atrium

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is free Wi-Fi available on the premises?
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Yes.

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Are coin-operated lockers available?
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Yes.

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Is reentry permitted?
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Yes, reentry is permitted on the same day upon presentation of your ticket stub.

Reviews

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  • 楊雅雯
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    Asahikawa isn't just for shopping and eating ramen. I also highly recommend visiting the museum to learn about a different side of Hokkaido's history and culture.
    Although the Asahikawa City Museum isn't very large, with only one floor above ground and one below, it has more to see than expected. On the first floor, you can see scenes of traditional Ainu life and the tools they used, giving you a more concrete understanding of Ainu culture. The basement focuses on Hokkaido's natural environment and settlement history, with many animal specimens and historical artifacts on display. It isn't tiring to walk through and is also a good place to take your time.
    It happened to be drizzling the day we visited, which was a little disappointing at first, but then we realized that an indoor attraction like this is perfect for a rainy day. Without having to walk too much, you can learn about Ainu culture, Hokkaido's natural environment, and its settlement history all at once. If it happens to rain while you're in Asahikawa, this is a good backup plan.

  • Way Huang
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    The museum also showcases the local natural environment and ecosystem, including plants, animals, geography, and climate. It's a great way to learn about the area's unique landscape and ecological features.

  • norma
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    I really learned a lot here. Visiting this museum helped me understand that there are actually indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido, Japan. It's great to get a deeper look into the history and culture of the Ainu people.

  • Kevin Huang
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    You can really get a deep understanding of Ainu history and culture here. Super cool place!

Details

Name in Japanese
旭川市博物館
Postal Code
070-8003
Address
Asahikawa Taisetsu Crystal Hall, 7-chome, Kagura 3-jo, Asahikawa, Hokkaido
Phone
0166-69-2004
Closed on
The second and fourth Monday of each month from October through May (or the following day when Monday is a national holiday), December 30–January 4, and facility inspection days
Hours
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)
Admission
Adults: ¥350; high school students: ¥230; elementary and junior high school students: free
Access
1) 5-minute walk from the Kagura 4-jo 7-chome bus stop
2) 2-minute walk from the Taisetsu Crystal Hall-mae bus stop
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa