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The Abashiri Prison Museum is an open-air historical museum that preserves and exhibits buildings that have actually been used at Abashiri Prison since the Meiji era.
It has relocated and restored the architectural complex of Abashiri Prison to the mid-slope of Mount Tento, and is preserving and exhibiting them.
In February 2016, two properties comprising eight buildings, namely the cell block and central watchtower, the administration building, the instruction hall, and the Futamigaoka Prison Branch of Abashiri Prison, were designated as National Important Cultural Properties.
Business Hours
9:00 to 17:00
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The final admission is until 1 hour before the closing of the building.
regular closing day
December 31st, January 1st
Fee
Adult 1,500 Yen / High school student 1,000 Yen / Elementary and junior high school student 750 Yen
parking lot
Available (Free of charge)
Location
Hokkaido Abashiri City Yobito 1-1 Museum Abashiri Prison
Access
・From JR Abashiri Station by car approximately 7 minutes / by foot 40 minutes
・From JR Abashiri Station by sightseeing facility tour bus or taxi approximately 10 minutes
The information is current as of July 2023.
Please check the official website for details.
