Displayed in the museum are many works by Kaichi Igushi, a well known artist from the Abashiri area. Many of the exhibits reflect scenery from the surrounding Okhotsk Plains. Other exhibitions are held at irregular intervals. Top
Admission
Adults ¥ 100
Children ¥ 50
Opening Hours
10 am to 4 pm daily
Closed
Mondays and public holidays.
Getting There
Approximately 10 min walk from JR Abashiri Station
Phone
0152-44-5045
Abashiri Municipal
Museum
This museum was designed to help educate people about the local Abashiri area and as such has materials relating to the people and the development of the area. Exhibits include items from the Moyoro Shell Mounds, Edo period industrial and fishing equipment and other assorted artifacts. Top
Admission
Adults ¥ 100
Children ¥ 50
Opening Hours
9 am to 4 pm November 1st
to April 30th
Closed
Mondays and public holidays
Getting There
Approximately 15 min walk from JR Abashiri Station.
Phone
0152-43-3090
Abashiri Prison
Museum
In use from 1890 up until about 1984 and located on Mt Tento, this ex-prison which was moved from it’s previous location and reconstructed here, has been preserved in almost it’s original form. It has been converted into a museum, the only one of it’s kind in Japan. It is possible to see how the prisoners lived and worked in the prison confines. The actual detainee housing areas are also still intact and can be seen. The museum has various displays to show aspects of daily prison life, has wax dummies to give a better picture of the prisoners themselves and also displays some of the shackles and chains that were used. Top
Admission
Adults ¥ 1050
University & H.S. Students ¥ 730
Children ¥ 520
Opening Hours
9 am to 6 pm daily April to October
9 am to 5 pm daily November to March
Closed
-
Getting There
Approximately 10 min from JR Abashiri Station
by the Mt.Tento bus.
Phone
0152-45-2411
Abashiri Prison
The current Abashiri Prison is well known throughout Japan as the setting for a hit TV series known as “Abashiri Bangaichi” (Exile in Abashiri). It is possible to take photos in front of the prison and there is also often a small stall with goods produced by the inmates, however since this is a real prison operated by the Kushiro Law Department inside visits and photos are strictly prohibited. Top
Admission
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Getting There
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Phone
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Ice Breaking Ships
During the cold winter, fresh water from the China-Russia border area freezes when it hits the chilly ocean. This ice then moves south toward Japan eventually reaching Hokkaido. There are various boats to take when wanting to view the ice floes but two of the more well known boats are the “Garinko” in Monbetsu and “Aurora” in Abashiri. The Garinko is fully equipped with an ice crusher on the bow and thus can make trips through the whole ice season the Aurora however sometimes cannot break the ice during the peak season but operates most of the time. There are also sea eagles and seals that follow the ice and they can sometimes be spotted from the boat. Cruises usually last for about an hour. These cruises are very popular and thus it is usually essential to make bookings in advance. Top
Aurora -
Admission
Adults ¥ 3000
Children ¥ 1500
Opening Hours
January 20th to first Sunday
of April
Closed
-
Getting There
-
Phone
0152-43-6000 for Reservations & Information
Boat Departs
January 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm,
3 pm
February & March 9:30 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm (Special
Sunset Cruise - Can be irregular)
Moyoro Shell Mounds
While Hokkaido’s native Ainu culture has been well documented and many museums set up showing their artifacts, little is known about the Moyoro culture. Excavation work along the banks of the Abashiri river in 1913 revealed a distinct culture thought to have inhabited the area some 1000 years ago. Pit-house dwellings and other artifacts, including bones and earthenware, related to this mysterious culture are on display. Top
Admission
Adults ¥ 100
Children ¥ 50
Opening Hours
9 am to 5 pm may to October
9 am to 4 pm November to April
Closed
Mondays and public holidays
Getting There
Approximately 15 min walk from JR Abashiri Station.
Phone
0152-43-2608
Okhotsk Drift
Ice Museum
This museum has been built at the top of Mt Tento with a view beautiful 360°view over the Okhotsk Sea and the surrounding area. Extremely popular in winter with visitors wanting to get a view of the drift ice coming down from the north, it is also quite popular in the summer as it houses a drift ice museum where visitors can enjoy the ice year round in the -15°C cooling room. There are large interactive displays which give information about the ice and the animals that life on or around the ice flows. There is also a viewing platform built at the top of the tower area. Top
Admission
Adults ¥ 520
High School Students ¥ 420
Children ¥ 300
Opening Hours
8 am to 6 pm April to October
9 am to 4:30 pm November to March
Closed
-
Getting There
Approximately 10 min by the Mt.Tento bus from
JR Abashiri Station
Phone
0152-43-5951
Shiretoko National
Park
Taking up most of Shiretoko Peninsula, Shiretoko National Park was World Heritage Listed in July 2005. The area is comprised of pristine, almost untouched, wilderness with steep mountains, small lakes and a wide variety of animals, including bears, foxes and other mammals and many birds including sea eagles. The area is also well known for its beautiful waterfalls, some of which flow directly into the sea of Okhotsk and can be viewed from sightseeing boat which departs from the port of Utoro. One of the famous waterfalls is called “Maiden’s Tears”. This waterfall is produced from warm water and thus steams as it falls. The lake area has a walking track and can be finished in about one (1) to two (2) hours. There is also cave Makkausu which was formed by seawater erosion. Inside the cave is a special type of luminous moss. The winter also often sees the area surrounded by floating ice. Top
Admission
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Getting There
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Phone
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Peoples of
the North Museum
This museum was built as a dedication to people living in northern
areas from around the world. The architecture of the building is
interesting and is built to reflect
the tent styles of accommodation that many northern people used.
The museum houses a variety of objects and artifacts from various
parts of the world. There are also interactive displays which are
designed to help guide visitors through the museums exhibits and
many of these displays are also in English. Top
Admission
Adults ¥ 250
University Students : ¥ 80
Under 18 Free of Charge
Opening Hours
9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily
Closed
Mondays and national holidays.
Getting There
Approximately 10min by the Mt.Tento bus from
JR Abashiri Station.
Phone
0152-45-3888
Sports Training
Field
This multi use sports and training area is huge and has a view over Lake
Abashiri. With prepared grounds for various sports and activities including
(amongst others) all weather tennis courts, rugby, soccer, baseball and
park golf fields. There is also
an archery area, kids facilities and play area and a biking
course. This sports facility is now regularly used for summer camps of
high schools from Honshu island so the area can become quite busy during
holiday times. Top
Admission
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Opening Hours
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Closed
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Getting There
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Phone
0152-48-2392 for details / general enquiries
or tennis court bookings.
Mt. Tento Tent Land
As the name suggests, this area is dedicated to those who would like to spend a night or two camping in the surrounds of a Prefectural Park area. The site is set up for car camping with vehicle facilities, lodges, and a central lodge with amenities. It is located on the southern side of Mt Tento and has views of the Okhotsk Sea, Mt. Daikan and the Shiretoko Mountains. Top
Admission
Adults ¥ 1 400 p.p. / p.n.
School Children ¥ 750 p.p. / p.n.
Lodge A : 6 - 8 people ¥ 18 300
Lodge B : 4 - 5 people ¥ 12 200
Car Camping Site : ¥ 3 950 (Sink & Power Provided)
Private Camping Site : ¥ 2 650 (Sink & Power Provided)
Non-Reserved Tent Sites : ¥ 750 (Central Facilities Only)
Opening Hours
April 29th to October 31st
Closed
All winter
Getting There
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Phone
0152-45- 2277
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for various sports and activities including
(amongst others) all weather tennis courts, rugby, soccer, baseball and
park golf fields. There is also
an archery area, kids facilities and play area and a biking
course. This sports facility is now regularly used for summer camps of
high schools from Honshu island so the area can become quite busy during
holiday times. 
