Shiretoko Museum Explained

Shiretoko Museum
Native Name:	知床博物館
Map Type:	Japan Hokkaido#Japan
Map Alt:	Location in Japan
Address:	49-2 Honmachi
Location Town:	Shari, Hokkaidō
Location Country:	Japan
Coordinates:	43.9132°N 144.673°W
Opened Date:	28 December 1978
Floor Count:	2

The opened in Shari, Hokkaidō, Japan in 1978 to mark the 100th anniversary of the municipality's foundation. The collection and displays relate to the natural and human history of the Shiretoko Peninsula.^{[1] [2]}

In 1993, the opened next door, with exhibits relating to Taketomi, Hirosaki, and the Shiretoko Neputa festival.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Shiretoko National Park
• Abashiri Quasi-National Park
• Sharidake Prefectural Natural Park
• List of Natural Monuments of Japan (Hokkaidō)
• Aomori Nebuta Matsuri

External links

• Shiretoko Museum

Notes and References

1. Web site: https://www.town.shari.hokkaido.jp/05institution/10kyouiku_bunka/sisetsu.html . ja:教育・文化施設 . Facilities for Education and Culture . Japanese . . 7 September 2019.
2. Web site: Welcome to Shiretoko Museum . Shiretoko Museum . 7 September 2019.