Abashiri, Hokkaido / 博物館 網走監獄
Abashiri Prison Museum
An open-air museum preserving the old buildings of Abashiri Prison, including four Important Cultural Properties, on a site about 3.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.
Last official check
25 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
24 Dec 2026
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:00).
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Closed December 31 and January 1.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Adults 1,500 yen, high school 1,000 yen (student ID), elementary and junior high 750 yen. 20% off for groups of 20+. Welfare rate 750 yen (disability certificate or app). 20% off for Abashiri residents. Discounts cannot be combined.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 4 km from JR Abashiri Station (40 min on foot, 7 min by car or taxi, about 10 min by Abashiri Bus). About 18.5 km (20 min by car) from Memanbetsu Airport; there is no direct bus, so change at JR Abashiri Station.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Free: 400 cars and 21 buses, with accessible spaces, motorcycle lanes and bicycle parking.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Cash, credit cards, e-money and QR code payments accepted.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site- Accessibility
Toilets include accessible toilets, changing tables, baby chairs and child urinals.
Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Abashiri, Hokkaido (Japanese address: 北海道網走市字呼人1-1)
Official site: https://www.kangoku.jp/
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Visiting respectfully
- Local etiquetteAllow 1-2 hours. The Prison Cafeteria is open 11:00-15:00 (last order 14:30). Same-day re-entry with your ticket. No guided tours; explanations are available as VR content on your smartphone.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
- RulesNo smoking anywhere on the site (including heated and e-cigarettes). No rubbish bins. No pets or small animals (assistance dogs welcome). No dangerous items.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
- PhotographyPhotography is allowed except for some items and areas. Filming for video-sharing sites and live streaming are prohibited.Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Verification log
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.kangoku.jp/info/visitHours, closing days, fees, access, parking, payment, cautions and rules and coordinates read from the official site.
- 25 Sept 2026First check · Official website · https://www.kangoku.jp/faqHours, access, payment, accessibility and facilities read from the official site.