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Kaitaku Ki'nenkan (Historical Museum of Hokkaido)

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Kaitaku Ki'nenkan (Historical Museum of Hokkaido) Review

From mammoth molars on through Ainu and samurai-farmers, to bulky 1950s home electronics, the history of Hokkaido is meticulously exhibited in glass-case and map displays, which are a tad dry compared to the people's history in the Historical Village of Hokkaido 10 minutes away. But this is a thorough overview of how Meiji Japan realized that it had a northern island rich in coal, fish, and agricultural opportunities ripe for the picking. The village and museum are linked by a free shuttle bus on Sunday, and the public bus from Sapporo stops at the museum first.

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  • Address: 53-2 Konopporo, Atsubetsu-cho, Atsubetsu-ku, Sapporo, 004-0006
  • Phone: 011/898-0456
  • Cost: ¥450
  • Hours: Tues.--Sat. 9:30--4:30
  • Location: Sapporo
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