Toma World Insect Museum "Papillon Chateau" - 【Official】Hokkaido Central Tourism Guide

The Mt. Toma area is full of exciting attractions where you can fully experience the beauty of nature! Step inside the museum and discover an incredible collection of over 10,000 insect specimens gathered from across the globe, featuring everything from brilliantly colored morpho butterflies to giant Hercules beetles. The massive display of butterflies completely covering an entire wall is an absolute must-see—and keep an eye out for some incredibly rare species, too! Head over to the Ecological Observation Room to get up close and interact with live insects. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see exotic bugs that you won't find anywhere else in Japan!

Basic Info

Location: 〒078-1300
北海道上川郡当麻町市街6区
Business hours: 9 a.m. ~ 5 p.m

. [Business period]
Late April ~ late October
Closed: 4th Saturday in April ~ 4th Sunday in October (closed during winter)
Telephone number: 0166-84-2001
Fee: High school students and above: 600 yen
, elementary and junior high school students: 400 yen
Parking lot: Yes
Access: ・Approximately 35 minutes by car from central Asahikawa via National Route 39
・Approximately 20 minutes by car from Asahikawa Monbetsu Expressway "Aibetsu IC" on the Hokkaido Expressway, and about 15 minutes by car from the popular tourist attraction "Asahiyama Zoo".
Related Links: 【Toma Town Official】Toma World Insectarium Papillon Château