Historical Village of Hokkaido, Japan

Nov 26, 2024 | Asia, Japan, Museum, Neighborhood, Theme Park

The Historical Village of Hokkaido is an open-air museum in Sapporo that recreates life during Hokkaido’s pioneering era with restored buildings and cultural activities.

Historical Village of Hokkaido: Konopporo-50-1 Atsubetsucho, Atsubetsu Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 004-0006, Japan
Date Picture Taken: September, 2024

The Historical Village of Hokkaido (Kaitaku no Mura) is an open-air museum in Sapporo, showcasing life in Hokkaido during the Meiji and Taisho periods (1868–1926). It features over 50 restored or recreated buildings, including traditional homes, farms, shops, and public buildings like schools and post offices, arranged into four themed areas: town, fishing village, farm village, and mountain village.

Visitors can explore the interiors of these structures, ride a horse-drawn trolley, and experience activities like traditional crafts.

I took a subway and a bus to reach here from Sapporro

The entrance building

The map of the village

The houses and buildings in the Historical Village of Hokkaido were relocated from various parts of Hokkaido or reconstructed to authentically represent structures from the Meiji and Taisho periods. They showcase architectural styles and functions typical of different regions and lifestyles, such as farming, fishing, and urban living, to preserve and share the region’s pioneering heritage.

Kimono Dyeing Shop