The Bifuka Sturgeon Museum is a small museum/aquarium located just a few minutes away from the Bifuka roadside rest stop on National Route 40.
The facility was opened in 1997, and the unassuming-looking building and museum is home to several species of Sturgeon, all varying in age from a handful of weeks to full-sized adult sturgeon. The museum is an educational facility and breeding ground for Sturgeon, raising awareness.
Sturgeon used to be found in the Teshio River, which passes only a few hundred meters to the east of the museum, until the Meiji Period (mid-late 1800s/Early 1900s), when their numbers dwindled. Today, Sturgeon are believed to have been wiped out from the Teshio River. The museum was first introduced as a way to bring back sturgeon to the area and showcase the creatures that once thrived in the Teshio River.
The museum is free to enter, but there is fish food available for 100 JPY, this fee helps to contribute to the running and day to day business of the museum. It only takes about 5 minutes to walk through the museum, and is well worth the stop for anyone travelling by.
Hours and Admission
- Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Monday
- Free - 100JPY for Fish Food
- Average Time Spent: 5-15 Minutes
Accessing the Bifuka Sturgeon Museum
The Bifuka Sturgeon Museum is about a 10 minute drive from the Main Bifuku township. It is best accessed by Private/rental car as the public transport options are limited.
There is an irregular bus service from Bifuka Station that stops at Bifuka Onsen bus stop, only a short walk from the Sturgeon Museum. The bus costs 360JPY each way, and it is possible to get off the bus and see the museum before the bus back to Bifuka arrives.
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