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This is the site of the official residence of the warden of Sorachi Penal Colony (today's prison), which was in operation from 1882 to 1901. Sorachi Penal Colony was established mainly to make prisoners work in the Horonai coal mine.
炭鉄港ポータルサイトLocation
25-23 Hongocho, Mikasa City
[From Sapporo]
Car: About 1 hour (via the Hokkaido Expressway)
Bus: Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes (express bus)
[From Asahikawa Airport]
Car: Approximately 1 hour 50 minutes (via National Route 38)
JR: Approximately 2 hours 50 minutes (Airport Limousine Bus → Hakodate Main Line → Iwamizawa → Bus)
*The information listed is current as of January 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
