The Tokachi Countryside Museum and the Bean Museum are two of the highlights within the Road Station Nakasatsunai complex, and both are worth exploring if you want a deeper connection with the local culture. The Tokachi Countryside Museum (開拓記念館) focuses on the history of settlement in the region. It tells the story of how pioneers developed the Tokachi plains, showcasing old farming tools, household items, and documents that reflect the lifestyle of early settlers. Walking through the exhibits feels like stepping back in time, giving you a sense of the hardships and determination that shaped the community. It’s a quiet but meaningful stop if you want to understand the roots of rural Hokkaido life. The Bean Museum (ビーンズ邸), on the other hand, is more playful and unique. Since Nakasatsunai is famous for its beans, this museum celebrates that reputation with creative displays, quirky bean-themed exhibits, and educational panels. It introduces visitors to the different varieties of beans grown locally, their uses, and their importance in the region’s agriculture. The museum has a fun, lighthearted atmosphere, making it enjoyable not just for adults but also for kids.

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There are lots of beans. Everyone should go, especially if you haven’t bean.

It’s right next door to the Eki station market, so head over after you are full from all the food to learn about beans. Beautiful western style house interior with displays on the history, business, tools used, and varieties of beans. There were many free brochure on bean recipes and how to cook beans.

Free admission! とかち田園空間博物館 豆資料館（ビーンズ邸） This museum specializes in beans and is located within the roadside station 「なかさつない」 in 中札内村, 北海道. In a retro building built in Showa year 27, you can enjoy learning about beans from around the world and bean-related tools and history. A spot that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.

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It’s incredibly impressive for a free facility. The building itself is old-fashioned, yet very clean and well maintained. Inside, the lovely interior has a slight Western influence. A lovely space. The windows are double windows with wooden frames, and it was interesting to see how they were designed even back then to withstand harsh winters. Period items and farming tools are displayed, and the history of bean farming in 十勝 is introduced clearly. There’s plenty worth seeing. There were also lots of bean recipe booklets, and I ended up stocking up on beans at the shop next door.

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