The Nakatombetsu Town Local History Museum is an excellent destination for anyone interested in learning more about the rich history and culture of the area. With an affordable admission price of just 120 yen, visitors can explore a good number of exhibits that provide fascinating insights into the town’s past. The museum is well-maintained and staffed by friendly, knowledgeable individuals who are always ready to share stories and answer questions. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about Nakatombetsu, this museum offers a welcoming and educational experience that’s well worth a visit.

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Little glimpses of Hokkaido’s gold rush story 😆 It was fun, like, wow, there are this many kinds of placer gold〜🥲

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Admission costs 120円 for high school students and older, and 60円 for elementary and junior high school students. A limestone cave welcomes you first. The gold-panning exhibit unique to this area is also distinctive, with gold nuggets and placer gold. Explanations of nature, including fossils and insect specimens, are followed by industrial exhibits. Apparently this is also a forestry town, and the recreated horse-drawn sled carrying timber is impressive. It seems unusual to be allowed onto the tatami in a recreated house. There are old toys in the drawers, which apparently you can play with freely. It is a shame that the exhibits do not seem to have been updated much.

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I personally enjoy reading about Hokkaido’s placer gold and gold mines, and I finally fulfilled my long-held wish to visit the museum. Inside, although the placer gold mine is a replica, I was able to get a glimpse of life around Nakatombetsu Town, which was bustling with gold prospectors at the time.

Visited during a motorcycle tour. I ended up arriving during the lunch break, so I killed some time and came back. Please keep that in mind. Admission was 120円. The exhibits have a strong Showa-era feel and are nostalgic. The fire engine might be the main attraction. I signed the visitor register, and there seem to be very few visitors, so please try visiting at least once.

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