While visiting Muroran, Hokkaido, I stopped by the historic Former Muroran Station Building. It is one of the oldest wooden station buildings in Hokkaido and still retains its Meiji-era architectural style. When visiting in winter, the wooden building against the white snow feels even more nostalgic and romantic.
Inside the station building, there is a visitor information center, a museum about the history of the former Muroran Station, and a small railway museum where you can learn about the development of Muroran's railways. The most interesting part is that you can try on JR Hokkaido uniforms and hats for free, which also makes for fun souvenir photos!
Although Muroran is cold in winter, the snowy scenery paired with the old station building has a charm of its own. It's a small attraction that's easy to visit along the way while getting a sense of Hokkaido's history.
