Ezochi was renamed “Hokkaido,” marking the beginning of its development.
In the harshly cold region of Abashiri, a prisoner detention facility was established for road construction.
People lived, worked, and atoned for their crimes.
A historical heritage of Hokkaido.
It has beenyears since the development of Hokkaido began.
Today's Visitor Information
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Cultural Properties & Key Buildings
Four Important Cultural Properties preserved at Abashiri Prison Museum
The Administration Building of the original Abashiri Prison
The central administrative hub of Abashiri Prison, designated as an Important Cultural Property.
Buildings of the Futamigaoka Branch, the original Abashiri Prison
A rare surviving wooden prison facility, historically important as a pioneering agricultural penal institution.
Prison House and Central Guard House of the original Abashiri Prison
A unique five-wing radial cellblock structure, historically significant in Japan’s prison architecture.
Lecture Hall
A hall used for moral and religious guidance, featuring mixed Japanese-Western architectural elements.
Abashiri Prison VR
Abashiri Prison Museum has introduced a brand-new VR experience to bring its long history and many stories to life through the latest technology. Through this innovative experience, visitors transform from simple observers into participants standing within the historical setting itself.