The Historic Village of Hokkaido is in Nopporo Forest Park, outside central Sapporo. From Sapporo Station, take a local train to Shinrin Koen Station (15 minutes, 340 yen). From there, take a 5-10 minute bus (240 yen) or walk 20-30 minutes to the open-air museum. Get off at "Kaitaku no mura." Alternatively, you can take the same bus from Shin-Sapporo Station, which adds 10 minutes to the ride. The buses are all heading to "Kaitaku no mura."
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Historic Village of Hokkaido
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3 of 20 in attractions in Sapporo
The Historic Village of Hokkaido (開拓の村, Kaitaku no Mura), located on the outskirts of Sapporo, is an open-air museum that showcases about 60 historical buildings from the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868–1926). These buildings represent the time when Hokkaido underwent significant development.
The museum is divided into four sections: a town, fishing village, farm village, and mountain village. Each area offers a unique glimpse into the past, making it an ideal destination for history and culture enthusiasts.
Hours and Fees
Historic Village of Hokkaido
- Opening hours
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9:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 from October to April)
- Closed
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Mondays from October through April (or Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
December 29 to January 3
- Entrance fee
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1000 yen (open air museum only)
1400 yen (open air museum and museum)
Getting there
Resources
English
Historic Village of Hokkaido
Official website
Japanese
Historic Village of Hokkaido
Official website
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