【 A facility with understated reception service and exhibits 】 I felt that the exhibits unrelated to land reclamation might actually be more valuable. ◆ Topography exhibit The reason I wanted to visit was 《 Why is Shintotsukawa rice so delicious? 》 I went to investigate because I wanted to know, but understood immediately after seeing the topography exhibit. ・The fertile soil carried by the Shintotsukawa River and ・The mineral-rich water produced by the mountains Does Shintotsukawa exist for growing rice?! The land is so suited to rice cultivation that it made me think that. There is no explanation connecting the terrain with rice cultivation, but it is undoubtedly rich land. ◆ Fossil exhibit The 《 Kabato dolphin skull fossil 》, “the world's oldest fossil of the Delphinidae family”, is on display. Whatever it is, getting to see “the world's number 1” is exciting, isn't it★ It's a replica, by the way (haha). ◆ Overall facilities The building has two stories, but only the single exhibition floor on the 2nd floor is accessible. There is a “reasonably decent” amount on display, and if you read only what interests you, it will probably take about 30 minutes〜1 hour. There is no curator, the exhibits have an unchanged, old-fashioned feel, and I sensed no effort at outreach or innovation. For children to learn, I think it would be a little difficult unless the accompanying adults have some knowledge themselves. ◆ Staff The reception really felt like “reception only”. They did not even tell us that a video about the history was available… There was no enthusiasm for introducing Shintotsukawa, just an elderly male staff member with a detached, administrative manner. ◆ Overall experience The exhibits have plenty of potential. I can recommend it to people who enjoy the origins and history of places★ I felt that if the town put a little more effort into it, the facility could convey its appeal even better.

+2

The building is impressive, but it is not very spacious inside. You can learn about the history of the Shintotsukawa area. There is a reasonable amount to read. It feels like a typical memorial museum. The neighboring building also looked accessible, but its door would not open. Note that it closes at 16:00.

+2

A land reclamation memorial museum in Chuo, Shintotsukawa. Its brick walls and twisted-pillar-like design are distinctive. This local history museum lets you learn about Shintotsukawa's history. Documents and explanations inside cover various subjects, including the town's land reclamation history and the Ainu people who lived there before. You can also learn about Totsukawa Village in Nara Prefecture, the ancestral village of Shintotsukawa's residents. There are very interesting explanations about the pro-imperial movement at the end of the shogunate and the disaster damage that prompted settlement in Hokkaido. The staff member was also very nice. Nearby are Izumo Taisha, Kikusui Park with historical sites and monuments, and Chuo Park. It's nice that you can learn about Shintotsukawa's history outside the museum too.

+3

Shintotsukawa's history is displayed in detail. On the day I visited, the agricultural development history museum next door happened to be open too, and I was able to hear a detailed explanation from the attendant. Apparently, Shintotsukawa Village has more rice cultivation than other areas of Hokkaido, as a result of improving rice varieties alongside land reclamation.

+3

You can watch a video lasting about 30 minutes. Even as a first-time visitor, I could understand very clearly why it is called Shintotsukawa. The exhibits are somewhat [unclear wording: “while drinking with excitement”], but comprehensive. However, the exhibits in the annex seem to have last been updated in the Showa era, so I felt there wasn't much point in looking at them extensively.