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Hakuba Olympic Museum

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Hakuba Olympic Museum

白馬オリンピック記念館

Nagano · Chubu

The Hakuba Olympic Museum showcases the history and achievements of the 1998 Winter Olympics held in Nagano. It features exhibits on Olympic sports, memorabilia, and interactive displays that engage visitors in the spirit of the games.

Why it's hidden

Many travelers focus on the ski resorts and miss this cultural gem.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
3.6· 422 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Tue Closed Wed–Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Nearest station
Hakuba Station · 5 min walk

Today

10:00–17:00Sun closedTue closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Tue Closed Wed–Sun 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

Olympicsmuseum

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