Abashiri Prison Museum (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Abashiri Prison Museum is a museum in Abashiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 254 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 博物館網走監獄 |
| Location | Abashiri, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Abashiri Station – about 3.3 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 254 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 696 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1000 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1983 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan, Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan |
| Coordinates | 43.99569, 144.22928 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.kangoku.jp/ |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Abashiri Station, about 3.3 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 (博物館網走監獄) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum – Museum, about 1 km away
- Mount Tento – Mountain, about 1 km away
- Hokkaido Okhotsk Park – Park, about 1 km away
- Abashiri Sports Park – Park, about 4 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.