Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
Would you like to experience the roots of Hokkaido, the culture, and life of the Ainu people?
This museum exhibits about 1,000 folk tools used by the Ainu people, allowing you to learn about their culture and lifestyle. The permanent exhibition zone is divided into four sections: "Ainu," which gathers folk tools used in daily life; "Kamuy," which touches on spiritual culture such as prayers and beliefs; "Mosir," which displays materials related to agriculture, hunting, and funerals; and "Morew," which focuses on beautiful Ainu patterns. Through lectures and experiences held in places like Chise, it is sure to be a valuable time to understand the Ainu!
- * Please note that the text shown on this page includes machine translations.
- Category
- With friends
- World Heritage sites, Jomon culture, Ainu culture
- Museums, science museums, art galleries, archives
- History, culture, art
- Solo trip
- Couple
- Family
- Travel style
- Travel Inspiration
- Have fun with the kids
- Ideas for a rainy day
- Nearest airports
General Information
- Postal code
- 〒055-0101
- Address
- 北海道平取町字二風谷55
- Telephone Number
- 01457-2-2892
- Open
- 9:00-16:30
- Closed
- - April 16 to November 15: Open daily
- November 16 to April 15: Closed on Mondays
- December 16 to January 15: Closed - Prices
- paid
- Car Park
- free
- Directions
- From Sapporo, take the Dōō Expressway → Hidaka Expressway (get off at Hidaka Tomikawa IC) → National Route 237
Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes - Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
