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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- Category
- With friends
- Historic sites, castles, culture properties, architecture
- World Heritage sites, Jomon culture, Ainu culture
- History, culture, art
- Other experiences
- Couple
- Travel style
- Experiences, tours
- Travel Inspiration
- Adventure Travel
- 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
- (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
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
