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Herring Palace Tomari , also called Herring Goten Tomari ( 鰊御殿とまり ) , is a local history museum that houses a plethora of displays from the Golden Age of Herring Fishing of Tomari. It is located at 59-1 Tomari, Furu District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Herring Palace Tomari Herring Palace Tomari Details Tomari Village, located in Hokkaido, is home to the historic Herring Goten Tomari , a cultural treasure that preserves the story of the region’s once-thriving herring fishing industry. Herring fishing in Tomari began around 300 years ago , shaping the village’s economy and culture. Herring Palace Tomari - Tomari village, Hokkaido Prefecture A Glimpse into the Herring Boom During the Meiji period, herring fishing reached its peak in Tomari. Rows of banya —traditional fishermen’s lodges—lined the village, reflecting the immense wealth brought by the industry. At that time, more than 50 herring watchtowers were built in the village, symbolizing Tomari’s prosperity. Herring fi...