Former Seto House

Hidden gem in the back streets of Wakkanai

Literally stumbled across this historical gem having a bit of spare time in Wakkanai - ended up with a personal guided tour and spent over 2 hours there. Seriously, give this place a long look. Ther...

Showa 1920s

Original Text

From Wakkanai Station, walk a little south. This house was built as the mansion of Mr. Jozo Seto, who was a master of fishing. At that time, such a house was built, so I think it was quite good to wing. I think it's good for people who like folk things.

The building loses to the Herring Palace, but the internal exhibition is very substantial.

Original Text

The building feels relatively sober, but I was satisfied with the furnishings and exhibits inside. I was guided one by one, then reviewed it alone and took a rest on the sofa with a view of the garden. It's close to Wakkanai Station, so I felt that I should definitely stop by. It is not as magnificent as the mussels palace that is common in Hokkaido. It's not a mussels fishing, but a net-based house for bottom-hiki fishing.

There was also an exhibition of northern security by Wakkanai fishery and the Japan Coast Guard. I'm glad the staff explained it.

Original Text

The former owner of the Wakkanai bottom-hiki net fishing fleet, Mr. Jozo Seto, who was also a big fishery giant in Hokkaido, felt the atmosphere of a history exhibition hall. When I entered the entrance, the staff came out and paid 200 yen. If you seem to have time, I will guide you? When I asked for an explanation, I was able to receive explanations such as the speciality of the building and the story behind the exhibits, which was very meaningful. There are many stories that I wouldn't have understood just by looking around without explanation. ...

the house of the man who made money with the bottom net

Original Text

Less than 10 minutes walk from Wakkanai Station. Admission fee is 200 yen. The Seto family made a fortune by fishing with a bottom net. The appearance is very ordinary houses, but expensive wood such as Akita cedar, Yakusugi, and moso bamboo which does not grow in Kita Hokkaido is used for interior. It is a relatively new building built in 1952, but it is designated as a registered tangible cultural property of the country. By the way, the dead tree placed at the entrance is the coral pulled from the deep sea of Wakkanai ...