Nibutani Dam and Historical Museum of the Sarugawa River

This place is written as [二風谷ダムと沙流川歴史館] in Japanese.

Nibutani Dam is situated in Nibutani, Biratori Town. The dam has a controversial history surrounding its construction.

Nibutani holds significant spiritual importance for the Ainu people, and the construction of Nibutani Dam threatened to cover their sacred land. Consequently, both Ainu and other Japanese people opposed the dam project to preserve this sacred place.

The museum showcases the history and impact of Nibutani Dam.

Visitors can rent bicycles for free at the museum to explore the dam area, museums, and craft shops.

Link

see this site for understanding Nibutani area and Ainu. English page is available.

二風谷について

Open

  • 9:00 – 16:30

Access

  • 1 hour and 50 minutes From Sapporo by Expressway
  • Hokkaido Expressway=>Hidaka Expressway(Free)=>Get out at Hidaka-Tomikawa IC=>Route237 to Biratori(turn left).

Admission fee

  • free

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