Hokkaido Experience Ainu Culture at Upopoy National Museum
Discover the rich heritage of the Ainu, Hokkaido's Indigenous people, on this guided 3-hour tour of Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum and Park. Learn about the Ainu's unique customs, language, and traditions while engaging with their history through interactive experiences, including playing traditio
What To Expect
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⏱ 3hAdmission includedUpopoy, the National Ainu Museum and Park, is Japan’s first national facility dedicated to the Indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido. Upopoy means “singing in a large group” in Ainu, symbolizing harmony. The site features a modern museum, open-air spaces, and hands-on programs. Exhibits cover Ainu language, music, clothing, hunting, beliefs, rituals, and their journey from trade and assimilation to recognition in 2019, while also highlighting how Ainu culture continues to thrive into the future. Visitors can also enjoy performances of traditional songs and dances, craft demonstrations, and try Ainu instruments—experiences that make the culture come alive. Located in Shiraoi, about an hour from Sapporo, Upopoy is the best place to explore Ainu heritage and reflect on cultural coexistence in Japan today.
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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| Cancellation | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable | Non-refundable |
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