Akanko Ainu Kotan
Come into contact with Ainu culture that has preserved and passed on its traditions
Lake Akan Ainu Kotan is one of the largest Ainu Kotan (villages) in Hokkaido, located in a corner of the hot spring resort area that stretches along the southern side of Lake Akan. About 120 Ainu people have inherited the traditional culture and actually live here. The Ainu Kotan has a wide range of facilities that allow visitors to experience the history and culture of the Ainu people, who have coexisted with nature, such as folk craft stores and restaurants, the Ainu Theater Ikoro, a permanent theater where performances of traditional Ainu dance, which is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, are held, and the “Onne Cise” art museum that houses unique and beautiful crafts.
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- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒085-0467
- Address
- 北海道釧路市阿寒町阿寒湖温泉
- Telephone Number
- 0154-67-2727（THE AKAN AINU INDUSTRIAL ARTS ASSOCIATION）
- Open
- “Onne Cise”/10:00-16:30
*Folk art stores vary by store. - Closed
- “Onne Cise”/Open every day from May to Sep., closed on weekdays in Oct., closed from Nov. to Apr.
*Folk art stores vary by store. - Car Park
- free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 80 minutes from JR Kushiro Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Kushiro Airport
●By car: About 85 minutes from JR Kitami Station
●By car: About 120 minutes from JR Obihiro Station - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
