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Golden Kamuy
Meiji-era Hokkaido, and the buildings from the story are still standing.
Golden Kamuy is set in Meiji-era Hokkaido and Karafuto, and unusually for a period work, the buildings are still there. The **Abashiri Prison Museum** is an open-air museum of the actual prison buildings, some over 130 years old, and the Abashiri arc runs through volumes 6–14 — you walk through the rooms the story takes place in. The **Historical Village of Hokkaido** outside Sapporo has 52 relocated buildings, a large number of which were used as models. Both are real museums about Hokkaido's settlement and the Ainu, which is also what the series is about, so the visit works on both levels.
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Common questions
Are the buildings from the Abashiri arc real?
Yes. The Abashiri Prison Museum preserves the actual prison buildings, some over 130 years old, and you walk through the rooms the arc takes place in.
What if I cannot reach eastern Hokkaido?
The Historical Village of Hokkaido outside Sapporo has 52 relocated buildings, many used as models, and it is a day trip from central Sapporo.
How long should I allow?
Two hours minimum at Abashiri and half a day at the Historical Village — both are large and outdoors. Dress for the weather.