The Shibetsu Salmon Museum is a well-organized and educational attraction that dives deep into the life cycle, biology, and behavior of salmon. The exhibits are thoughtfully arranged, with clear explanations that make complex natural processes easy to understand, making it enjoyable for both adults and children. Interactive displays and informative panels bring the world of salmon to life, and you’ll gain a much greater appreciation for these remarkable fish and their journey from river to sea and back. There’s a great sense of local pride throughout the museum, and it ties in beautifully with the nearby Shibetsu Salmon Park — making it a perfect complement if you’re exploring the area’s ecosystem. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and laid out in a way that makes for a relaxed visit. Entrance fee: 610 per adult

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Vy thoroughly enjoyed letting the little fish nibble her skin and also feeding the various salmon and trout. Great little stopover of you're in the area and have 1 hour to spare.

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Large, educational, and kept in good condition, allowing hands-on interaction with the various fish species, including many salmon subspecies, trout, sturgeon, dace, etc. Tickets are 650yen per adult.

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I thought this was quite an interesting stop in a non touristic area of Hokkaido. It has salmons (yes I have been to other salmon museums in Japan) and has a very detailed walk through a salmon's life. What is most interesting though is the sturgeons. This is the first place where I have been that allows you to let the sturgeons nibble on your fingers! Supposedly it feels like a baby sucking on your finger. There's also a bunch of tanks where you can see the fishes but also feed them with the feeds you can buy from the gacha machines. Just take note the feeds outside of the museum (for the pond outside) is 2X the price. If you are interested in feeding the other fishes outside of the museum too, you should buy it while you are walking through the museum and bring it outside to feed.

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Great exhibits with phenomenal interaction A fascinating museum about Salmon, it does exactly what it says.

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