30-4 Benten-cho, Ishikari City, Hokkaido
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Cost per person
¥500
The Former Nagano Store, located in Ishikari City, Hokkaido, is a preserved Meiji-era merchant house and a designated cultural property. Built in 1894, this unique wooden-stone structure showcases the architecture of the time and offers insight into Ishikari's history as a thriving hub for salmon fishing and water transport. Visitors can explore the store's interior, which recreates the atmosphere of a merchant establishment that traded in rice, salt, sake, and textiles. Located near the Ishikari Sand Dune Wind Museum, it's easily accessible by car or bus from Sapporo. Open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, except on Tuesdays, it provides a glimpse into the past and a quiet escape from the nearby Ishikari Salmon Festival.