Matsumae Town Local Museum

Overview

The Matsumae Town Local Museum, located near Matsumae Castle and the Tokuyama Grand Shrine, offers a glimpse into the town's history and culture. Housed within the Matsumae Town Community Center, the museum showcases artifacts from the Jomon period to the Edo era, including pottery, merchant displays, and a recreated fisherman's home. Exhibits cover the Matsumae clan, trade routes with the Ainu people and merchants, and local natural history. Admission is free, making it an accessible stop for visitors exploring the Matsumae area. It's a great place to learn about the unique history of Hokkaido's only feudal domain.

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