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Cape Kamui

Experience the breathtaking "Shakotan Blue" on a dramatic walk above the Sea of Japan.Ca…

• Area around Otaru, Niseko

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Lake Akan

Witness the rare marimo algae and the seasonal beauty of a caldera lake born 150,000 years ago.For…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

Nestled along the peaceful shores of Lake Poroto, Upopoy—meaning “singing in a large g…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Lake Akan Ainu Kotan

Step into Lake Akan Ainu Kotan, Hokkaido’s largest Ainu settlement and home to about 120 res…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shiretoko: A UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site

Witness the miraculous cycle of life nurtured by drift ice and ancient forests. In Shiretoko, your…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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The Ainu Culture Promotion Center - Sapporo Pirikakotan

The Ainu Culture Promotion Center, also known as the Sapporo Pirka Kotan (which means “beaut…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kamuy Kotan

Experience the raw power of nature and Ainu legends where the gods are said to dwell.Kamuy Kotan, …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Hokkaido University

Step into the scenic heart of Sapporo and experience the perfect blend of history and nature at on…

• Sapporo/Jozankei

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Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Memorial Museum

Established in 1916, this historic museum in Asahikawa has dedicated over a century to preserving …

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Akanko Ainu Theater Ikor

Akanko Ainu Theater Ikor invites you to experience the living soul of Hokkaido’s indigenous …

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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Shiretoko Goko Lakes

Experience the serene beauty of Shiretoko Goko Lakes, where five tranquil waters reflect the majes…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Hakodate City Museum of Northern Peoples

Discover the vibrant heritage of the Ainu and other northern indigenous peoples inside a beautiful…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kamuiwakka Hot Falls

As hot water gushes from the mid-slope of Mt. Shiretoko-Io, an active volcano, it transforms the e…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum

Located in Nibutani Kotan, a community dedicated to preserving Ainu heritage, this museum offers a…

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Asahikawa City Museum

Explore the profound history of Northern Hokkaido dating back about 20,000 years. This museum offe…

• Asahikawa, Sounkyo, Tenninkyo

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Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples

As Japan’s only ethnographic museum dedicated to northern regions, this world-class institut…

• Shiretoko, Abashiri, Monbetsu

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Kitakogane Jomon Archaeological Site

This well-preserved archaeological site dates back to the early Jomon period (5,000 to 3,500 BCE) …

• Area around Toya, Noboribetsu, and Hidaka

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Ofune Site

Located in Hakodate, Hokkaido, the Ofune Archeological Site is a large Jomon settlement dating bac…

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Hakodate Jomon Culture Center (National Treasure hollow cl…

Exhibiting artifacts from Japan’s prehistoric age, the Hakodate Jomon Culture Center brings …

• Hakodate, area around Hakodate

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Kushiro City Museum

This museum is a treasure trove of discovery, with exciting modern displays arranged around the ce…

• Kushiro, Lake Akan, Lake Mashu, Nemuro

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