Historical Village of Hokkaido
開拓の村
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An open-air museum exhibiting 52 century-old buildings, recreating Hokkaido’s pioneer village, split into four distinct zones: Town, Fishing Village, Farm Village, and Mountain Village.

Open-air museum established in 1967 in Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, surrounded by an untouched forest. It relocates and faithfully restores 52 historic buildings, many over a century old, the oldest dating back to the 1870s.

Why Go

Explore 52 historic buildings' interiors, from a barbershop to a hospital annex.
Experience recreated rural life in four distinct areas.
Enjoy horse-drawn tram (summer) or sleigh (winter).
Craft traditional toys at the Learning Workshop.
Try local foods at Pioneer Village Café.

Tips

Purchase a combo ticket if visiting Hokkaido Museum (15 min away) for 200 yen discount.
Allow at least a few hours or half-day for visit.
Reread Golden Kamuy manga for building appearances.

Cost

💰 Adults (high school and up) 1000 yen (open-air museum only), 1400 yen (combo with Hokkaido Museum). Free for junior high and younger, and seniors 65+. Various discounts available.

Hours

🕒 May-Sep: 9:00-17:00. Oct-Apr: 9:30-16:30.
Closed Mondays (Oct-Apr, unless public holiday) and Dec 29-Jan 3.
Open on Mondays during Sapporo Snow Festival.

🅿️ Parking

400 spaces, free.

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