What other travelers are saying about Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples
Very interesting museum to learn more about Ainu people, with display of daily life items, clothing, explanations about the culture and traditions.
The best part for me was the "Director's Talk" on many displays. They are notes/anecdotes from the director. Actually very informative but oh so funny/witty. Honestly most of them made me smile and actually helped me retain the information. I was visiting on my own, but reading these notes was like visiting with a funny but knowledgeable friend!
Best 300 yen spent In Hakodate!! If you can, visit this interesting museum about the indigenous people of Hokkaido and learn about their culture. The exhibition shows a wide variety of artifacts and some explanatory videos about the Ainu people.
The museum has stamps, in case you collec them ;)
Fantastic museum with beautiful exhibits and excellent translations available. Really conveys a thorough sense of the culture, history and geographical movement of the peoples of the region.
Fantastic museum about the northern people of Japan, lots of exhibits and well curated. The director's notes on some of the exhibits and history of the building are really funny, they also make many references to Golden Kamuy. We recommend taking the time to read through everything, they have almost everything translated to English, worth spending 1-2 hours here at least. You can also get combo tickets, for 2,3 or 4 of the museums in the town which are great value.
An excellent museum for an incredibly low entrance fee, well worth a visit. The curator has done an excellent job arranging and presenting the exhibits and provides thoughtful and responsible explanations of the items and the context surrounding them in both Nihongo and English. Their conclusions and interpretations are interesting and insightful but remain grounded in the facts, and they are very clear about what is known and what is speculation.
Visitors to the museum can explore a wide range of exhibits that include traditional clothing, tools, artworks, and artifacts related to the Ainu people and other northern cultures. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
Photography policies can vary depending on the exhibit and time of year. It is best to check with the museum directly or consult their website for the most current photography guidelines.
The time needed to fully explore the museum can vary depending on personal interest, but on average, visitors spend about 1 to 2 hours touring the exhibits.
Yes, there is typically an admission fee, but rates can vary based on age, group size, and any special exhibitions. For the most accurate pricing, please refer to the museum's official website or contact them directly.
