Best Museums Spot List

Fukumatsu Tanaka, the ”Herring Magnate” leader of a fisherman's union, built this lodge in Tomari-mura. Displays include implements related to the herring industry

Buildings that saw actual usage offer a unique historical experience

A world of mystery and illusion

Learn how Lake Toya was formed

Passing down Ainu lifestyle and culture

Showcases the bountiful nature in and around Lake Akan

Chock-full of discoveries about northern peoples

The curious silhouette of this church draws the attention of passersby

An art museum with exhibits and concerts

Showcases the culture of northern tribes in expert detail

Discover the history of a beer dating back to Hokkaido's frontier age

Includes a wide-angle observation deck to enjoy

Take a stroll and observe art

A lifetime's worth of paintings

Exhibits include animal specimens and artifacts; this is only place you can see a stuffed Ezo (Hokkaido) wolf

Venetian glass collected in one place

A museum that illustrates the tradition, culture and origin of ”The Namahage of Oga,” passed down for generations on the Oga Peninsula.

Reproduces the streets of Fukagawa Saga-cho in the Edo Period so visitors can see the scene and lifestyle of that period.

Founded by Kunio Kobayashi, the notable bonsai (potted plant) creator. Artistic bonsai are in line with each other at the Japanese garden. You can also purchase some of them.

A museum relaunched in spring 2021 integrates the activities of the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art (closed in 2021) and its annex Hara Museum ARC