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Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

Plenty to see and do! Let's explore Ainu culture!

As a center for the revival and development of Ainu culture, this facility is a place to learn about and convey the history and culture of the Ainu people. Visitors can watch dance performances and experience playing the "mukkuri" and "tonkori" musical instruments used in the dances. There are also a variety of programs to experience and enjoy the culture, such as cooking and tasting meals that embody the wisdom of living amidst the natural environment.

You can spend a relaxing and fulfilling day with the beautiful scenery of Lake Poroto, surrounded by rich nature. We await your visit.

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Nearest airports
New Chitose Airport Sapporo Okadama Airport Hakodate Airport Okushiri Airport Asahikawa Airport Wakkanai Airport Rishiri Airport Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Memanbetsu Airport Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport Tancho Kushiro Airport Tokachi Obihiro Airport

General Information

Postal code
〒059-0902 
Address
北海道白老町若草町2-3
Telephone Number
0144-82-3914
Open
9:00-18:00(Depends on the season)
Closed
Mondays, New Year holidays, early March
*Long-term closure from March 1 (Sat.) to 10 (Mon.), 2025
Prices
Adults 1,200 yen (960 yen), High school students 600 yen (480 yen), Free for junior high school students and under
*Percentages in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more.
*Fees for paid experience programs and special exhibitions at the museum are not included.
*Please see the School Group Reservations page on the website when using the museum for school events, etc.
*Free admission for disabled persons and one caregiver. Please present your disability certificate when entering the museum.
Car Park
557 spaces, charged
Directions
●On foot: About 10 minutes from JR Shiraoi Station
●By car: About 10 minutes from Hokkaido Expwy Shiraoi IC
Website

Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.

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