Abashiri

1280px Abashiri_HoppooMinzokukan - Museum of Northern Peoples Abashiri (網走) is a small city on the northern coast of Hokkaido, Japan.

Introduction

Abashiri is national capital of Okhotsk (subprefecture) | Okhotsk Subprefecture. Once unimaginably far in the back of beyond and the name Abashiri used to strike terror into the hearts of suspected lawbreakers: it was the site of Japan's first maximum-security prison, built in 1890 when the enlightened Meiji perioid leaders decided to copy Western ways instead of simply executing convicted criminals. Enlightenment in this case, however, translated into backbreaking hard labor (mostly road construction) and, for difficult cases like political prisoners, unheated cells in a region where winter temperatures often fall below -20 degrees C (-4°F). The prison was finally closed in 1984, though a newly constructed prison continues the tradition. Today's Abashiri is an unattractive modern town filled with the implements and smells of its largest industry, fishing.

Travel to Abashiri

Abashiri is the closest thing in northern Hokkaido to a transport hub ===Travel by plane to Abashiri=== The closest airport is Memanbetsu, 16 kilometers south of Abashiri. Buses connect to the train station before and after flights (25 minutes, ¥880).

Travel by train to Abashiri

Abashiri is the terminus of the JR Sekihoku Line (石北本線) from Asahikawa and a junction of the Senmo Line (釧網本線) to Kushiro via Akan National Park. Four Limited Express trains run daily: Two Okhotsk services to/from Sapporo (5 hours 30 min, ¥9910) and two Taisetsu services to/from Asahikawa (4 hr, ¥7970, change at Asahikawa for Sapporo). There is no charge for these services with the Japan Railway Pass. Night buses from Sapporo (around ¥8000) are the cheapest way to get to Abashiri. Buses arrive and depart from Abashiri Bus Terminal, a short walk east from JR Abashiri Station.

Getting around

44.020423| 144.267128 Abashiri is fairly spread out. A network of buses radiates out from JR Abashiri Station.

Sightseeing Tips

• Abashiri Prison Museum - 網走監獄 Abashiri Kangoku - 409007 43.9957,144.2293 | Take a bus towards Mt. Tento. | image 130713 Abashiri Prison Museum Abashiri Hokkaido Japan04n - Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM daily ¥1050 The original buildings of the infamous prison, but moved halfway up Mt. Tento to free up some real estate. Inside are wax dolls of prisoners and a hair-raising array of shackles and other prison paraphernalia. }}* Museum of Northern Peoples - 北方民族博物館 Hoppō minzoku hakubutsukan - 402956 43.99675,144.2397 | Take a bus towards Mt. Tento and get off at Hoppō-minzoku-hakubutsukan-mae. | image 130713 Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples Abashiri Hokkaido Japan04s5 - Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 9AM Monday - 5PM ¥450 A modern and moderately interesting museum documenting the lives of northern peoples around the world, not just Japan's own Ainu, but Canadian Inuit, Scandinavian Saami and many more. Most of the material is also in English and there are some fairly bizarre exhibits involving, among other things, seal intestines. }}* Okhotsk Ryūhyō Museum - オホーツク流氷館 Ohōtsuku ryūhyōkan - 292382 44.00106,144.2398 | | image Tentozan02.JPG Opening Hours: Spring-fall 8AM Monday - 6PM ¥520 A museum devoted to pack ice, a common phenomenon in the Okhotsk Sea but for some reason a subject of fascination among the (Japanese). Here you will learn all you ever wanted to know and more about pack ice and even get a chance to touch some in a room kept at -15 degrees C (5 degrees F) (coats provided).

What to do as a Muslim in Abashiri

• Icebreaker Aurora - おーろら - 網走市南3条東4丁目5の1 ☎ +81 152 43-6000 +81 152 43-6200 Opening Hours: January - April 9AM Monday - 6PM ¥3300, discounts for groups of 15 or more In winter, when the famed pack ice has surrounded the town, you can hop aboard this boat for a one-hour tour of the stuff up close and personal.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

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Being a fishing port and the thing to eat here is fresh seafood, particularly crab. There's a morning market (網走感動朝市) with great selection.

• Abashiri Fruit Juices | 10-minutes walk from JR Abashiri Station. Like every other city in Hokkaido, Abashiri has its own microbrew. The brewery is open to visitors and also serves lunch and dinner.

Where to stay

* Abashiri Ryūhō-no-Oka YH - 網走流氷の丘ＹＨ - Meiji 22-6 ☎ +81 152 43-8558 HI members ¥3250 Offers good views of the Okhotsk Sea.==Telecommunication==

Abashiri Halal Travel Guide

The best reasons to come to Abashiri are the natural attractions near it.* Shiretoko National Park, to the east, is one of Japan's best yet least visited national parks.* Akan National Park, to the south, is known for its three mysterious lakes.* The onsen village of Utoro in Shari is popular with onsen lovers. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
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