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Kushiro City Museum

Beijing de xing at ja.wikipedia / Public domain

Kushiro City Museum

釧路市立博物館

Hokkaido

The Kushiro City Museum showcases the natural history and cultural heritage of the Kushiro region. It features exhibits on local wildlife, indigenous Ainu culture, and the area's unique ecosystems.

Why we picked it

Many travelers focus on more popular destinations in Hokkaido, overlooking this insightful museum.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.2· 838 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Higashi-Kushiro Station
Website
city.kushiro.lg.jp/museum

Today

9:30–17:00Tue closedMon closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue–Sun 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

How to get there

From Sapporo Station · ~4h 22m by car

Tags

museumculture

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