Important Cultural Property of Hokkaido

Founded in 1625 in Hokkaido's southwestern town of Matsumae, Ryūun-in is a Sōtō Zen temple that uniquely survived the Hakodate War with its Edo-period buildings completely intact. Its main hall, priest's quarters, bell tower, and storehouse — designated Important Cultural Properties of Japan — together preserve a rare and complete late-Edo temple precinct, blending the carving artistry of Echigo masters with the craftsmanship of local Matsumae carpenters.

Discover the Important Cultural Property "Artifacts from Burial Pits at the Tokoro River Estuary Site" in Kitami, Hokkaido. A remarkable collection of 1,805 ancient burial goods including amber necklaces, jade magatama, and ornate pottery reveals 2,900 years of funeral rituals along the Sea of Okhotsk.