7 Best Museums in Hokkaido

The museum that changes how you see Hokkaido is Upopoy in Shiraoi, the national museum of the Ainu, who lived here long before Japanese settlers. In Sapporo, the Beer Museum fills the old red-brick brewery, and nobody skips the tasting at the end.

1.Discover Sapporo: Iconic Buddha,Beer Museum & Jozankei Town

Explore Sapporo’s best with this full-day tour—visit the Beer Museum, Buddha Hill, Jozankei Hot Springs, and more. Perfect for cultural and outdoor lovers.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“my favorite stop were the Buddha park and the market where we had lunch. the beer museum could have been nice but we barely had time to see anything and no time to taste the beer, the shrein park, was my least favorite place I…”

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2.Hokkaido Museum [General Exhibition] Admission Ticket in Sapporo

Explore Hokkaido’s nature, Ainu culture and history at this affordable Sapporo museum, with practical ticket, transport and timing advice.

★ 4.5

“It's a small and beautiful place with poor signal, but the counter still helped to confirm it immediately, which delayed about 10 minutes. It is recommended to take a screenshot and scan the QR code first to save time.”

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5.Sapporo Upopoy National Ainu Museum Full-Day Cultural Experience

Visit Upopoy from Sapporo with a guide, an annotated map, and time for Ainu art, performances, and food. From $31.55.

★ 5.0

“We love Ainu culture and were very impressed by this tour! Our tour guide had annotated the map to have the best itinerary! The food, performances and art were simply outstanding! We would definitely come back!”

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6.1-Day Sapporo Historical Village and Sapporo Beer Museum Tour

Delve into Sapporo's captivating past and uncover its renowned beer heritage on this comprehensive 1-day tour, where secrets of the city's cultural tapestry await.

★ 5.0

“The trip to the village, museum, and Sapporo beer museum is a great trip to see Hokkaido's history as it moved through the industrial revolution and into the modern era. If the time period interests you, book this tour.”

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7.Hokkaido Experience Ainu Culture at Upopoy National Museum

Discover Hokkaido’s Ainu culture through an engaging 3-hour guided tour at Upopoy, featuring hands-on activities, performances, and cultural insights.

“You can learn about Ainu history. You can know everything. Admission free from 1/11/2025 to 3/11/2025. Parking is 500 yen. Warm clothing is required as you walk outside.Auto-translated”

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