Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples (Hokkaido): Location, Nearest Station & Distance from Sapporo
Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples is a museum in Abashiri, Hokkaido. The nearest of Japan's major hub cities is Sapporo, about 255 km away in a straight line, so it suits an overnight trip better than a day trip.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 北海道立北方民族博物館 |
| Location | Abashiri, Hokkaido |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Abashiri Station – about 2.8 km |
| From Sapporo Station | about 255 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 697 km (straight line) |
| From Tokyo Station | about 1000 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1991 |
| Interest among English readers | about 100 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 43.99675, 144.23967 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://hoppohm.org/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Abashiri Station, about 2.8 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 (北海道立北方民族博物館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Mount Tento – Mountain, less than 1 km away
- Hokkaido Okhotsk Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Abashiri Prison Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Abashiri Sports Park – Park, about 3 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.