Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum
A aquarium in Hokkaido — meet the creatures of the sea.
Overview
The Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum is a town-run science museum in Shibetsu, Hokkaido. Focusing on the ecology of salmon and trout, it introduces the world's salmonids and Hokkaido's salmon culture. In this town of salmon, it is a place to learn about the ties between rivers, the sea and the fish.
Highlights
- ●Town-run science museum focused on the ecology of salmon and trout
- ●Displays on the world's salmonids
- ●Introduction to Hokkaido's salmon culture
- ●A landmark learning facility of Shibetsu, opened in 1991
History
The Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum opened in 1991. It is dedicated to the ecology of the world's salmonids and to Hokkaido's salmon culture. In 1992, the year after it opened, it drew around 130,000 visitors.
Access
The museum is located in Shibetsu, Hokkaido. It is reachable from the town center of Shibetsu; check maps and official sources for detailed routes.
Best season
Autumn, when salmon run up the rivers, is a rewarding season to observe their behavior up close. As the displays are mainly indoors, the museum can be enjoyed year-round in any weather.
Map
43.6601, 145.1161 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Learn about salmon ecology at the Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum
- 2View the displays on the world's salmonids
- 3Discover Hokkaido's salmon culture
- 4In autumn, watch salmon running up a nearby river
Did you know?
💡 The museum welcomed around 130,000 visitors in 1992 and about 50,000 in 2011, and is notable for covering salmonids from around the world.
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