[2025 Abashiri Attraction] Travel Guide for Abashiri Prison Museum (Updated May)

Eastern Hokkaido is the essence of Hokkaido tourism. The roads are bad and public transportation is inconvenient in winter, but this means that the beautiful scenery is preserved due to the lack of tourists. It gets dark in Hokkaido at around 4 pm, so keep this in mind when planning your itinerary. I like natural scenery and cultural attractions, so if you're tired of the classic routes, don't miss the advanced routes in Hokkaido from February to March. Hoshino Resorts: Hoshino TOMAMU Resort is the largest ski resort in Hokkaido. The powder snow is picturesque, and the 20+ ski runs will satisfy your skiing dreams. There are also exciting snow activities to enjoy the charm of ice and snow. Shiretoko Hiking: Walk on the Shiretoko Peninsula and admire the magnificent drift ice. The Shiretoko Five Lakes or drift ice walks are both fascinating. Cross the snow to find traces of animals, and you may encounter foxes or deer, leaving unforgettable memories of nature. Abashiri Icebreaker: Don't miss the winter-only Abashiri icebreaker tour. Feel the shock of nature in the icy sea, and you may encounter manatees, seals, and more, adding a mysterious touch to your journey. Sapporo White Illumination: From November 22, 2024 to March 14, 2025, the Sapporo White Illumination Festival will be held at the same time as the German Christmas Market. The light show and food will bring a festive atmosphere and surprises. Lake Akan Winter Carnival: From early February to early March, the Lake Akan Ice Park offers ice fishing, ice skating, snowmobiles, and more. It's lively and fun. Itinerary Recommendations: - Day 1: New Chitose Airport - Tanukikoji Shopping Street - Sapporo White Illumination. - Day 2: Biei Popular Tree Tour - Asahiyama Zoo - Sounkyo Ice Waterfall Festival (January 25 to March 9) - Sounkyo Onsen. - Day 3: Kitami Fox Village - Abashiri Icebreaker - Abashiri Prison Museum. - Day 4: Shiretoko Hiking (various routes available). - Day 5: Bihoro Pass - Lake Kussharo - Lake Mashu - Lake Akan Winter Carnival (early February to early March). - Day 6: Akanko Ainu Kotan - Hoshino Resorts - Ice Platform - Ice Village.

An open-air history museum that preserves and displays the old buildings of Abashiri Prison [Abashiri Prison Museum]✨ The vast grounds are packed with buildings designated as important cultural properties and exhibits of registered cultural properties, making it a very interesting sight. You can learn more about Abashiri Prison in depth at the Prison Experience Theater⭐️ There is a prison cafeteria on the premises, with the theme [Please don't call it a "nostalgic taste"]😅 Barley rice, grilled fish, small and medium plates, miso soup. It is said to be a reproduction of the meal menu served as lunch at the current Abashiri Prison. The menu names are Prison Food A and Prison Food B. The difference between sanma and hokke made me laugh out loud. It was too realistic, so I had the Abashiri Prison Pork Bowl with vinegared rice made from 3 parts barley and 7 parts white rice, which was simple but not bad ☺️ The soup is a secret recipe hidden in the walls 💡 Please don't give me the real thing 😂 💰Price per person: Prison meal 950 yen 📍Location: 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 🕰️Opening hours: 11am-last orders 2:30pm Abashiri Prison Museum is 🕰️Opening hours: 9am-5pm Admission fee 1500 yen Free parking #AbashiriPrison#AbashiriPrisonMuseum#PrisonDiningRoom#Abashiri#AbashiriGourmet#AbashiriLunch#GoldenKamuy #0yenTrip

The Abashiri Prison Museum in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, is a preserved real prison that has been in use since the Meiji era, and you can visit the former Abashiri Prison, which was known for its extremely cold interior and harsh prison sentences. 🥶 The many dolls of prisoners and guards are very realistic, and you can understand the harsh environment at that time. The main attraction is the radially extending cells to make it easier for the guards to keep an eye on them. Some prisoners managed to escape from Abashiri Prison by evading the strict security, and there are interesting exhibits such as dolls of prisoners escaping, which can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. ⭐️ For lunch, we recommend the "Prison Restaurant" attached to the Abashiri Prison Museum. 🍚 You can eat the same food as the current prisoners, and it has a reputation for being quite delicious. In fact, the hokke I ordered was very delicious with just the right amount of fat, and I was impressed that I could enjoy Hokkaido's delicious seafood gourmet even in a prison. ✨ 📌Abashiri Prison Museum 📌1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2421 📌It's a bit far from the station, so it's recommended to visit by car🚗 📌Famous rating★★★★☆ #HokkaidoTourism #Hokkaido #AbashiriCity #AbashiriPrison #Museum #Prison #LocalGourmet

I went to the Abashiri Prison Museum in Hokkaido!! I didn't know there was a prison museum, so it was very interesting🚨 It has a long history, and the more you learn about it, the more interesting it gets!! It's very large, so I recommend going on a day when you have plenty of time⭕️ The dolls are very realistic and I'm always surprised🤣 It made me think about a lot of things😳 It's educational and you can learn about history, so I definitely recommend it for your trip✨ 📍 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 10 minutes by bus from Abashiri Station 9am-5pm #HokkaidoTourism#HokkaidoTrip #AbashiriPrisonMuseum #AbashiriTourism #777

Abashiri, Hokkaido, has had prisons and jails since ancient times. Near the still-active Abashiri Prison is the Abashiri Prison Museum, a former prison. The gate looks very imposing, but rest assured that it is a proper museum. The former prison facilities have been preserved to some extent, and the museum conveys what kind of facilities they were. The power or solemnity of the facility was quite impressive. I visited in the afternoon, and the atmosphere, combined with the dimness, was particularly impressive. #DomesticTravel #Hokkaido #HokkaidoTrip #AbashiriPrison

If you are going to the eastern Hokkaido area, you should definitely visit Abashiri and Shiretoko! You can enjoy the majestic nature and blessings of Hokkaido, including Abashiri Prison, which appears in the manga Golden Kamuy, the Shiretoko Peninsula with its untouched nature, and the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, which is rich in seafood and famous for its drifting ice! #trip2022

Access: Using the HOKKAIDO LOVE! 6-day sightseeing pass, we took the train from Sapporo to Kushiro to Abashiri, and then walked from the station. The snowy roads were a bit tough Tourist spots: Abashiri Prison - I never knew prisoners were pioneers in the development of Hokkaido Hotel: Abashiri Royal Hotel Dining & Restaurants: Sushiyasu Shopping: We bought crab, salmon, and sea urchin at the Okhotsk Bazaar

We finally went to the highlight of this trip, "Abashiri Prison" 🥳👏🏻 I checked the navigation system and ended up going to the active Abashiri Prison, which was amazing! You can't enter the prison, but there is a shop in front that sells works created inside the prison, and we found and got some really nice Sannou pottery! As for the museum, the buildings are on a vast site and are clearly numbered, so it was easy to get around 😀🌟 We read the explanations so thoroughly that we probably were the only ones who read them, and we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. I'm really glad we went to both 😂 #museum #touraroundthemuseums #Hokkaido #AbashiriPrison #retrotownscape #autumnleaves #themepark #tripwithkids

Abashiri Prison is a remote place where the most wicked people are held, a scary and dark place, and people imagine that the people who were sent to Abashiri Prison must have committed some serious crime. The Abashiri Prison Museum is the place where you can experience what Abashiri Prison was like at the time. It is the only museum where you can imagine the harsh prison life of the past while experiencing things you cannot experience in your daily life. In addition to learning about the history of the prison, it is also a place where you can experience beautiful buildings designated as important cultural properties and registered cultural properties, and experience the nature of Okhotsk, such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves, and the extreme cold of winter, so please come and visit! ! #Spectacular views #Summer trip #Japan Genki Project 2021 #Historical sites #Summer trip #Spectacular views #Trip with children

You've probably heard of it before... Abashiri Prison It can now be viewed as a museum. It's not for children. The dolls are a bit realistic...it might be a bit scary even in the shop. But you can learn about the history and how things were done in the past. There are also flowers blooming in the park, and it's quite large, so you can take your time and relax. #supporttourism #themepark #abashiriprison #abashiri #supporttourism

🌟🌟Travel Itinerary Day 1: New Chitose Airport → Hotel Grand Terrace Asahikawa → Jiyuken → Kushidori (Asahikawa Branch) Day 2: Asahikawa Science Museum → Kamikawa Shrine → Steam Clock → Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae Day 3: Toyoko Inn Hokkaido Okhotsk Abashiri Ekimae → Abashiri Prison Museum → Okhotsk Ryuhyokan → Abashiri Shrine → JR Abashiri Station → JR Kitami Station → Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Resort → Akan Lake Ainu Kotan Day 4: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Resort → Takimi Bridge → Akan International Crane Center → Kushiro City Tancho Nature Park → Kushiro Itsukushima Shrine → Kushiro Prince Hotel Day 5: Kushiro Prince Hotel → Sanmanmauomasa → The Kushiro City Museum → Hotel Nikko Sapporo Day 6: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Sapporo TV Tower → Clock Tower → Odori Park → Tanukikoji Shopping Street → Sapporo Kanihonke (Susukino Branch) → Hokkaido University → JR Tower Observatory Day 7: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Otaru Inari Shrine → Otaru City General Museum → LeTAO Cheese Cake Factory → Otaru Music Box Museum → Sumiyoshi Shrine → Betsubara Day 8: Hotel Nikko Sapporo → Rokkatei (Sapporo Main Store) 🌴Must-Visit Attractions: Abashiri Prison Kushiro Maibashi Bridge Washo Market Sankaku Market Nijo Market Otaru Music Box Museum

#Spring0yenTrip "■Overview "Abashiri Prison" in Abashiri, Hokkaido is an open-air history museum that preserves and displays the building of a real prison from the Meiji era. It is a rare "prison"-themed tourist spot nationwide! ■Comments There's plenty to see, from the heavy brick cells, the radial wooden cells, and the display of prison escape episodes! In the area where real life is recreated, the prisoners' eating scenes and baths are realistically reproduced, giving you a feeling of time travel. You can get in touch with the unknown history and add a little something extra to your trip◎ ■Access/Tips About 7 minutes by car from Abashiri Station, and can also be accessed by bus🚌The site is large, so comfortable shoes and weather protection are essential! Be sure to check out the "prison food" at the shop and the unique souvenirs✨

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and head to winter in Eastern Hokkaido 🗾 When you step into the snow-covered land of Shiretoko, you will be greeted by overwhelming silence and the breath of majestic nature. The moment you are enveloped in a pure white world, all the distractions in your head will disappear. In front of the grandeur of the nature that spreads out before you, your daily worries seem insignificant. A journey that will free your mind and change your values. An extraordinary moment that can only be experienced in a snowy country - for everyone who wants to relax. ❄️Our travel plan❄️ Day 1: Ice fishing for smelt & tempura → Enjoy Kitakobushi Hotel to the fullest Day 2: Search for wildlife on snowshoes → Michelin-starred "Nami-Hibatsu" ramen → Drift ice walk → Rest at Hotel BOTH Day 3: Walk around Shari Town → Lunch at an old-style cafe → Abashiri Prison Museum

#japantrip 📍Address: Abashiri Prison Museum The Abashiri Prison Museum, located in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, is an open-air museum that preserves and showcases buildings from the Meiji era (1868–1912) originally used in the Abashiri Prison. The museum is established to educate visitors about the history of Hokkaido's development and the role of prison inmates in that process, the museum offers a unique glimpse into Japan's past. The museum features several buildings including the administration building, central guard house, and prison house. They offer an interactive exhibits Whereby visitors can experience a virtual reality presentation that simulates the arduous physical labor inmates endured over 120 years ago.

#0yentravelJanuary2025 🔥Recommended points Abashiri Prison is a unique museum where you can learn about the history of Japanese prisons. Actual prison facilities that were in use are on display. 📝Travel record I've always wanted to go to Abashiri Prison. As a Golden Kamuy fan, I wanted to call out "Shiraishi!" to the escape master lol I took a commemorative photo of myself as a prisoner 📸 I got so into the role that I ended up looking like a prisoner lol -------------------------------------------- 📍Abashiri Prison 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido

This is Abashiri Prison in Abashiri City. During the Meiji era, it was used as a place to hold serious criminals, and it also appears in the manga "Golden Kamuy." I read the manga before going here, and I was impressed that it matched perfectly✨ For fans of Golden Kamuy, it's a place that makes you excited for some reason, even though it's supposed to be a prison🤣 Let's go on a pilgrimage! ~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍Abashiri Prison Address: 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido Access: 20 minutes by car from Memanbetsu Airport Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Price: 1,500 yen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Domestic travel diary #Domestic travel

#0yentripNovember [Abashiri Prison Museum] 🕰️Opening hours: 0900-1700 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: ◯ 📍Location: 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2421 💰Price per person: From 2000 💞Reasons for recommendation: I got hooked on Golden Kamuy, so I went there in the summer🤍 I think it's extremely cold in December, but I think it's a very interesting place‼︎ You can learn about life in the old Abashiri Prison and the history of the building, which makes you think,, Especially since it's Abashiri, it's a prison that's completely different from other prefectures,, I was able to learn about the harsh life of the prisoners😭

Abashiri Prison, located in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, is a historical prison established during the Meiji era. Initially, it was used for prisoners to engage in the development of Hokkaido under harsh conditions. Prisoners were particularly utilized as labor for constructing railways and roads in the undeveloped areas of Hokkaido, and life in the severe natural environment was extremely tough. History and Role Abashiri Prison was opened in 1890, and prisoners mainly engaged in the development of Hokkaido. Notably, prisoners known as the 'Five Men of Abashiri Prison' advanced the construction of the road from Abashiri to Asahikawa (known as the Prisoners' Road), significantly contributing to the development of Hokkaido. Current Abashiri Prison Today, part of Abashiri Prison is open to the public as the 'Abashiri Prison Museum,' where visitors can learn about the history of Japanese prisons, the lives of prisoners, and the development of Hokkaido. The museum features restored wooden buildings, tools used by prisoners, and exhibits recreating life inside the prison, making it a popular spot for many tourists.

The manga 'Golden Kamuy,' which has been adapted into movies and dramas, is a hot topic. I'm a big fan too, and the setting of the manga, which includes the important cultural properties of the prison cells and the central watchtower, is here at 'Abashiri Prison.' Seeing the same scenery as in the manga right before my eyes made my heart swell with emotion. Shiraishi~! I'd love to hear from fellow fans in the comments, haha. This time, I visited because of the manga, but as I took my time to go around and read the explanations, it also became an opportunity to learn about various histories. There were inhumane events and tragedies, but on top of that, there is the current Japan, Hokkaido, and our lives. 'From records to memories, in doing so, the prisoners who lost their lives might be redeemed.' These words were very heavy. The museum is spacious, rich in nature, and I even saw Ezo squirrels running around. And if you come here, you must visit the 'Prison Cafeteria.' You can eat meals that are recreated from what was actually served at Abashiri Prison. And it was surprisingly delicious♡ Maybe because it's Hokkaido?? ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Inside the Museum, Abashiri Prison 📍 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri City, Hokkaido 🕐 9:00-17:00 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

The quality is very high. It's worth the 1500 yen admission fee. If you want to look around properly, 2 hours might not be enough. They have umbrellas to rent so you can enjoy it even in bad weather, so you can look around Hokkaido's nature on a clear day. They use mannequins to recreate the people of that time, so it feels very real. It feels like you're peeking into other people's lives, with scenes in courtrooms and prisons. As for crowds, I went in early September and was able to look around with almost no waiting time.

#springsummergoodplace2024 #天都山 #Abashiri It was once the most difficult wooden prison in Japan to escape from. The low temperature in winter can be as low as minus 30 degrees. Major infrastructure construction in Hokkaido was completed by prisoners here, The prison is now a museum commemorating these people. It has a special construction and an unobstructed surveillance design. The special arrangement makes it difficult for prisoners in the cells to communicate with each other. Simulated dolls show life with the clothes and appliances of the time The extremely harsh environment makes people feel the hard work of the people at that time 🗓️Itinerary: It will take about half a day to visit carefully 🕰️Business hours: 9:00 ~ 17:00 💰Per capita consumption: 1100 yen for adults 📍Address: 1-1 Zihuren, Abashiri City, Hokkaido

Abashiri Prison is a place that tells the story of a page in Japanese history. While thinking about the harsh environment and brutal history, I listened to the voices of the people who once lived here through the materials on display. Walking around the grounds, where old buildings remain, you get the feeling that time is going backwards. Abashiri Prison is more than just a museum; it is a place that offers visitors deep lessons and opportunities for reflection. There is much to learn from here, and it will be an unforgettable experience for visitors. #TravelWithMe

When it comes to tourist attractions in Hokkaido, Abashiri Prison is undoubtedly a very special and fascinating choice. Abashiri Prison is one of the largest historical prisons in Japan and a unique tourist destination that gives you the opportunity to gain insight into Japanese history and culture. First of all, Abashiri Prison has a long and rich history. It was built in the 1890s and was one of the most modern prisons in Japan at the time. On the tour you can learn about the prison's origins, design, and operation, and delve into the prisoners' living conditions and their stories. This will give you a deeper understanding of Japan's legal system and social changes. Secondly, the architectural style of Abashiri Prison is unique and spectacular. Its architectural structure combines Western and Japanese elements, demonstrating the construction technology and design concepts of the time. You can visit various parts of the prison, including the prisoners' cells, canteen, workplaces and educational facilities. These places, with their unique atmosphere and well-preserved state, give one the feeling of stepping back in time. Third, Abashiri Prison offers a variety of interactive and experiential activities. You can take a guided tour where a professional guide will give you an in-depth understanding of the prison's history and stories. In addition, there are some experiential activities, such as wearing prison uniforms to experience the life of prisoners, participating in handicraft workshops, etc. These activities allow you to experience the prison atmosphere and the lives of prisoners more immersively. Finally, the natural scenery around Abashiri Prison is stunning. It is located in the beautiful city of Abashiri, surrounded by stunning mountains and lakes. While touring the prison, you can enjoy Hokkaido's unique natural scenery, such as lakeside walks, mountain climbing and bird watching. All in all, Abashiri Prison is a unique and fascinating tourist attraction. It not only allows you to learn about Japanese history and culture, but also provides a wealth of interactive and experiential activities. Whether you're interested in history or beautiful scenery, Abashiri Prison will make for an unforgettable and educational visit.

I went to Abashiri City in Hokkaido! The Abashiri Prison Museum is an open-air history museum that preserves and displays the former buildings of Abashiri Prison. The site area is about 3.5 times the size of the Tokyo Dome! The last time I went was during Golden Week when I was in high school. I still remember being woken up by my mother saying, "We're going to Abashiri Prison!" and being shocked that Abashiri Prison was on Golden Week as a high school girl 😂😂😂😇. I wondered what I was looking at back then? It was a very educational revisit, so I've put together a summary✍️ There are many important cultural properties and registered cultural properties, and the oldest building still standing was built 6 years after the prison came to Abashiri, more than 130 years ago. Unlike today, everything was done by hand without using machines, so the thick beams and pillars still bear rough, well-formed marks of the prisoners' carvings. "The people gathered here are those who have done bad things," is what I thought as a child, having been born in Hokkaido. But I learned that it was thanks to those people who risked their lives to build the road that Hokkaido was protected from Russia. Inside the museum, there are many fun and educational videos, such as those about prisoners who repeatedly escaped, and well-known prisoners who escaped from prisons all over the country, who ended up in Abashiri Prison and became model prisoners. It can be enjoyed by both children and adults, so be sure to visit when you are sightseeing in Hokkaido☺️ Abashiri Prison Museum 1-1 Yobito, Abashiri, Hokkaido 099-2421⏰9:00 - 17:00 (※ Admission until 16:00)🎌12/31・1/1💰Adults 1,500 yenHigh school students (student ID required) 1,000 yenElementary and junior high school students 750 yen🉐Internet discount coupon 10% OFF🅿️ FreeIt is about 4km from JR Abashiri Station to the Abashiri Prison Museum. Walk: about 40 minutes Car: about 7 minutes Bus: about 10 minutesIt is about 18.5km from Memanbetsu Airport to the Abashiri Prison Museum. Car: about 20 minutes #Sakura2024 #Hong Kong free air ticket #Hokkaido trip #Abashiri Prison #Abashiri sightseeing

Abashiri Prison in Hokkaido. Currently, it has been rebuilt and relocated, and the old place has been turned into a museum. The most notorious prison in Japanese history. The entire prison that was actually used has been turned into a museum, and it is large in scale and has a lot to see. A place where you can see not only the history of the prison, but also the development history of Hokkaido!! It takes about 3 to 4 hours to see the whole thing. There are various things inside the museum, such as a souvenir shop and a restaurant that sells food from the prison, and the Okhotsk Ryuhyo Museum and the Hokkaido Northern Folk Museum are nearby, so it is good to fill a day with a museum tour. #CafeRecommendation #Japan #JapanTravel #Hokkaido #Sapporo #Okhotsk #Abashiri #Museum

Travel thousands of miles to the northeastern corner of Hokkaido - Abashiri, just to eat a meal of prison food ! As a result, I found that the prison canteen has moved from the prison to the outside of the prison gate, this 900 yen prison meal is not authentic , but the taste is still good (Figure 4)! During the Meiji period, in order to resist Russia's southward search for a non-freezing port, the government decided to rapidly develop Hokkaido. Using the prisoners sent to Abashiri Prison to build roads became a "masterstroke": saving costs by working, and saving expenses when they died! As a result, 1115 prisoners worked for 8 months, built 228 kilometers of roads, and 211 people died. The cold and hard Abashiri Prison has created many prison break kings, among which Torakichi escaped three times, and the last time he was caught back after being pierced by a 5-inch nail, he was later called "Five-inch nail Torakichi" (Figure 7). Because the Abashiri prison break incidents are frequently reported in the media, it has attracted public attention and finally forced the authorities to improve the treatment of prisoners in Japanese prisons. ⏳Play time: 3 hours 💰Average consumption: ticket JP1500/person 🌟Highlights: The taste of prison food is really good 😌, and there is a paid project for taking prison photos , and staying in prison for one night ! The play is the "not taboo at all" prison experience 🚓😵‍💫😵‍💫 🚉Traffic strategy: direct bus 🚌

❄️When it comes to Hokkaido, people always think of powder snow, hot springs, and colorful lights.🌲However, in the World Heritage Shiretoko Peninsula, Akan Mashu National Park and Kushiro Wetland in the east of Hokkaido, the tranquility and primitiveness covered by the original forest are the real charm of Hokkaido. - 【Travel Highlights】 ⛵Ice floe spectacle｜Sailing on the boundless ice field 🚶🏻Shiretoko Trekking｜Walking around the Shiretoko Five Lakes, encountering animals that appear from time to time 🙋Encounter with Red-crowned Cranes｜Hundreds of Japan's special natural monuments come here to overwinter ♨Winter hot springs｜Healing time surrounded by lake views and mountains 🦀Luxury seafood｜The fresh and sweet taste of Kushiro's catch is mouth-watering 🦌Natural paradise | Various rare wild animals and plants live freely - 【Encounters on the way】 ✅Abashiri and Shiretoko｜Okhotsk icebreaker, Abashiri Prison Museum, Shiretoko Five Lakes Trekking, Ice Walking ✅Akan and Mashu｜Lake Kussharo Sunayu, Lake Mashu, Winter Ranch, Lake Akan, Ainu Village, Lake Akan Ice Carnival ✅Kushiro｜Wetland Observatory, Wetland Canoe, SL Winter Wetland Number, Bihoro Bridge Sunset, Kushiro River Lotus Ice, Wa Shang Morning Market, Crane Village ✅Obihiro｜Otsu Gem Ice, Yatai Village, Tokachi River Hot Springs - 【Accommodation】 🏡Lake Abashiri Tsuruga｜Taste seasonal seafood and feel the Ainu indigenous style and Okhotsk legend while bathing in natural hot springs 🏡Tsuruga Bisei｜Only 25 high-end open-air guest rooms, allowing tourists to feel at home on the shore of Lake Akan and find their spiritual homeland 🏡Seijaku House｜The single-story building seems to grow out, with guest rooms distributed on the periphery, and the restaurant and large bathhouse surround the central courtyard with changing scenery in all seasons - 【Delicacies】 🍜Kushiro Ramen｜Use bonito, kelp, etc. to make soy sauce soup base, the noodles are curled and extremely thin, which is very different from general ramen 🔥Robatayaki｜Mainly fresh fish and shellfish seafood, paired with various vegetables and grilled with charcoal, feel the full fresh taste and slight saltiness of seawater 🍱Victory Bowl｜Buy rice in advance and then go to the seafood market to choose salmon, sweet shrimp and even crab and other ingredients, paired with soy sauce and mustard to make a unique capricious seafood rice - 【Itinerary Overview】 ❄D1 Okhotsk Sea 🚢Okhotsk Sea Icebreaker ❄D2 The Last Secret 🚶🏻Shiretoko Five Lakes Trekking, Ice Walking ❄D3 Swan Lake in the North Country 💁Watch swans in Lake Kussharo Sunayu, experience the winter ranch, climb the Lake Mashu observation deck, and celebrate the ice carnival in the Ainu village ❄D4 Wetland Water Journey 🛶Canoeing in Kushiro Wetland, climbing the observation deck, taking the SL Winter Wetland Number to Kushiro City to watch the sunset of Bihoro Bridge ❄D5 Hometown of Red-crowned Cranes ♨Choose your own victory bowl at the Wa Shang Market, look for the traces of red-crowned cranes, pick up gem ice on the Otsu coast, have dinner in Obihiro Yatai Village, and take a bath in Tokachi Hot Spring Village ❄D6 Farewell to Hokkaido ✈️Return/Continue to travel to other cities in Japan

After arriving at Memanbetsu Airport, we headed there by rental car. There is a large parking lot, and parking is free. The appeal of Abashiri Prison is that you can learn about the history of Hokkaido's development. As shown in the photo, there is an explanation using dolls, which makes it easy to understand what life was like at that time. We also learned that many prisoners worked on building national roads to promote the development and settlement of Hokkaido, and many prisoners and administrators (prison guards) were sacrificed in the harsh working conditions. Not only dolls but also 3D images are used to learn about the working conditions at that time. We owe our lives in Hokkaido today to the infrastructure they built, and we must be grateful. In addition, the attached prison cafeteria serves meals that are modeled after the meals served in the prison, and this time we had a set meal of Atka mackerel. The taste was light, but it was a good experience. #AbashiriPrison

Abashiri Prison was originally a prison for serious criminals. It's cold in the winter, the facilities are shabby, and the work is tough. Many people died here. It's famous for being a very strict prison, and there were almost no escapes. The reason it's become so famous is because the construction of the prison cell in the center is unusual. You can go inside and see all five prison buildings from the central observation tower. It's the strongest prison. It was used in the manga Golden Kamuy, which made it famous. Abashiri Prison has collaborations with Golden Kamuy, and you can experience being a prisoner. #ThemePark #AmazingSight #WinterTrip #AutumnTrip #Hokkaido #AbashiriPrison #EasternHokkaido #Abashiri