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Abashiri Prison Museum
博物館網走監獄Hokkaido
An open-air museum of relocated original buildings from the historic Abashiri Prison, Japan's notorious Meiji-era penal colony for hardened criminals, with preserved cell blocks, a mess hall and exhibits on prison life at the edge of the frontier.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.3· 8,505 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Adult ¥1,500; high-school ¥1,000; elementary/junior-high ¥750; 20%-off for groups (20+) and Abashiri residents. Official kangoku.jp.
- Nearest station
- Abashiri Station
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
How to get there
About 10 minutes by taxi or local bus from JR Abashiri Station, at the base of Mt. Tento.
Tags
museumhistoryopen-air-museummeiji-era
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