Abashiri Prison Museum

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Explore the Abashiri Prison Museum, Japan's only prison museum, featuring relocated buildings from the former Abashiri Prison. See artifacts and historical items from the Meiji era, including the unique five-winged radial cellblock. The museum also includes the interactive Prison History Museum with sound and video exhibits. Located in Abashiri, Hokkaido, it's a 10-minute bus ride from Abashiri Station. Open to visitors, the museum offers a fascinating look into the history of the prison and its role in Hokkaido's development.

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Accessibility: Guide dogs allowed Accessibility: 3 wheelchair-accessible restrooms Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible ramps Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible restaurant Accessibility: 3 wheelchairs available for rent [Scale] Number of visitors (annual): 242,000 (Fiscal Year 2018)