Akanko Ainu Kotan

Experience the Ainu Culture, Preserving and Passing Down Traditions

Located in a corner of the Lake Akan hot spring resort area, "Akanko Ainu Kotan" is one of the largest kotan (villages) in Hokkaido. About 120 Ainu people live here, carrying on their traditional culture. Within the kotan, you'll find various shops including folkcraft stores and restaurants, as well as facilities where you can immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Ainu people, who have lived in harmony with nature. These include the permanent theater "Ainu Theater Ikoro," which hosts performances of "Ainu Ancient Dances" – a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property and a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage – and the art museum "Onnechise," which houses a collection of beautiful crafts.

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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
〒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
(Depends on the store)
Closed
(Depends on the store)
Car Park
50 spaces, free
Directions
●By car: About 80 minutes from JR Kushiro Station
●By car: About 60 minutes from Kushiro Airport
Website

Official site

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

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