Tsubetsu Woodcraft Museum Kinos is a community-oriented museum that showcases the warmth and charm of woodcraft. It reopened in April 2019 after renovations and features a space filled with locally sourced wood from Tsubetsu. The museum’s open structure includes large wooden playground equipment and a climbing wall, creating a fun and educational environment for visitors of all ages. One of the highlights is the wooden play area, where children can enjoy a suspension bridge slide and a climbing wall, allowing them to explore and connect with the natural warmth of wood. The museum also has an exhibition and sales corner, showcasing panels about the forestry industry and history of Tsubetsu, as well as locally crafted items like card stands and utensils, which make perfect souvenirs. Adjacent to the museum is a woodworking workshop where visitors can participate in hands-on crafting experiences (reservation required for groups of three or more). With guidance from instructors, participants can create their own unique woodcraft pieces. In summer, the outdoor fountain plaza opens, offering a refreshing spot for families with children to enjoy water play. The museum is conveniently located near other attractions, such as the expansive Tsubetsu 21st Century Forest, where visitors can enjoy fishing, camping, or seasonal firefly viewing, and the Twin Cherry Blossoms, a popular springtime photo spot.

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Good playground for kids

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Playground made out of wood for kids

If you have young kids, you should really let them climb around and play.

On the way from Lake Akan to Shiretoko, I heard that Tsubetsu Town is an important wood-producing area in Hokkaido. Along the way I saw this building and thought it was beautiful, so I stopped; there's also a ski area next to it. Inside there are lots of wooden facilities, but they're mainly for kids to play on, so not really suitable for us. There's a craft shop inside; if you like wooden products, you can come take a look. There's also a Pokemon manhole cover outside, so fans can come and add it to their collection.