Abashiri Prison Museum

#japantrip 📍Address: Abashiri Prison Museum The Abashiri Prison Museum, located in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, is an open-air museum that preserves and showcases buildings from the Meiji era (1868–1912) originally used in the Abashiri Prison. The museum is established to educate visitors about the history of Hokkaido's development and the role of prison inmates in that process, the museum offers a unique glimpse into Japan's past. The museum features several buildings including the administration building, central guard house, and prison house. They offer an interactive exhibits Whereby visitors can experience a virtual reality presentation that simulates the arduous physical labor inmates endured over 120 years ago.