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Obsidian is a "natural glass" created by volcanic eruptions! It has been used by people since ancient times because it can be made into a sharp blade just by breaking it.
In Shirataki, Engaru Town, a large number of stone tools made of obsidian have been discovered from the remains of a mammoth elephant that lived in Hokkaido more than 20,000 years ago.
At the "Engaru Town Center for Archaeological and Cultural Properties," visitors can learn about the life of the people of 20,000 years ago by touching the real stone tools they left behind!
Business Hours
9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
regular closing day
【Summer(May-Oct.)] No closing days
Winter (November through April): Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays (December 31 through January 5)
Fee
■Admission Fees
Permanent galleries: Adults ¥320 / High school students and younger ¥160
Curator's commentary on the exhibits
Permanent exhibition room: Free
Location
138-1 Shirataki, Engaru-cho, Monbetsu-gun, Hokkaido 099-0111
The information is current as of March 2021.
Please check the official website for details.
