Sapporo Salmon Museum — Attraction in Sapporo

The Sapporo Salmon Museum is a fascinating facility that offers a close look at the life cycle of chum salmon, trout, and other fish species native to Hokkaido’s waterways. Perfect for families and curious minds, the museum combines education with hands-on experiences in a beautiful riverside setting.

One of the highlights is the chance to see salmon at various life stages, from tiny fry to full-grown adults. The facility also features aquariums where visitors can observe different species up close, including vibrant trout. Informative exhibits explain the migration patterns, habitats, and conservation efforts for salmon in the region.

The outdoor viewing area, especially during spawning season, is another must-see. Watching salmon navigate upstream adds a dynamic and unforgettable element to the visit.

Whether you’re a nature lover or just curious about aquatic life, the Sapporo Salmon Museum is a wonderful place to learn and explore. It’s an educational stop that showcases the importance of salmon to Hokkaido’s ecosystem...

Small, but very neat space. Free admission. Be aware many of the signs are mostly or completely written in Japanese, so you'll need to use a translator app if you only know English and want to read about what you're seeing. There were small fish, as well as some reptiles and other creatures. I only noticed one staff member walk by between the multiple buildings and various rooms I visited, and she didn't attempt to talk to me. I only saw one other visitor in the reception building, and I didn't run into any others walking through all the rooms (although a few people were walking...

I did not know anything about salmons, and I learnt a lot. It certainly best if you understand Japanese, but even if you do not, you get the key points thanks to the fact that many posters and videos have translations/subtitles in English. They also tell the successful experiment to bring salmons back to Sapporo in the local river. There are real salmons at different stages of their life, and an extra building with other fish, frogs, and toads. A nice place to spend an hour. Entrance is free. The nearby park is also worth a visit. There were many cherry blossoms at the...