Historical Museum of the Saru River

What it is

• A museum in Biratori Town, Hokkaido.
• Dedicated to the history of the Saru River region.
• Exhibits artifacts from the Jomon, Epi-Jomon, and Satsumon periods.
• Showcases Ainu culture before the Edo period.

What to see

• About 1000 items in its collection.
• Displays excavated earthenware.
• Displays excavated metalware.
• A lecture hall is on site.

Getting there

• Across from the Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum.
• Accessible by Donan Bus from JR Tomikawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.