Abashiri City Folk Museum (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Abashiri City Folk Museum is a museum in Abashiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 258 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.

| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 網走市立郷土博物館 |
| Location | Abashiri, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Katsuradai Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 258 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 700 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1003 km (straight line) |
| Designations | Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 44.01772, 144.26911 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.abashiri.hokkaido.jp/270kyoiku/050kyoudo/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Katsuradai Station, about 0.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (網走市立郷土博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Katsuragaoka Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Abashiri City Museum of Art – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Eisen-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Abashiri Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Abashiri Sports Park – Park, about 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.