Explore the rich history and culture of the Ainu people on a guided tour of Nibutani in Hokkaido. Visit the Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum and see the works of contemporary Ainu craftsmen.
Itinerary
Nibutani Kotan
Meeting point: in front of the Nibutani Kotan public restroom. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
1
Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
2
Biratori cho Ainu bunka joho Center
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plan
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Hokkaido: Nibutani Ainu Culture Tour with Museum Entry
1.5 hours
＜Inclusions＞
Guided tour of Nibutani's cultural treasures
Visit to reconstructed chise (traditional thatched houses)
Entry to local museum with exhibits on Ainu life and beliefs
Visit to a cultural facility with contemporary Ainu crafts
＜Plan Code＞
G-HOK-017-1-PR
Highlights
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the Ainu people
Explore the Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum and see traditional artifacts
Visit a cultural facility to see the works of contemporary Ainu craftsmen
Learn about the Ainu's unique customs, language, and way of life
Discover the traditional thatched houses once inhabited by the Ainu
What's Included
・Guided tour of Nibutani's cultural treasures
・Visit to reconstructed chise (traditional thatched houses)
・Entry to local museum with exhibits on Ainu life and beliefs
・Visit to a cultural facility with contemporary Ainu crafts
Experience details
Begin by passing reconstructed chise, the traditional thatched houses once inhabited by the Ainu. Then, visit the local museum and encounter exhibits on Ainu life and beliefs, fishing and gathering practices, performing arts, and handicrafts.
Next, continue to a cultural facility where the works of contemporary Ainu master craftsmen are displayed and available for purchase. Learn about the Ainu’s struggle to reclaim their identity and pride, and how their culture is being revived with new vitality.
Meeting Place
Nibutani Kotan: Meeting point: in front of the Nibutani Kotan public restroom. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please check the map for details.
Important information
Know before you go
・The tour is 1.5 hours long
・The tour takes place in the Biratori region, southern Hokkaido
・Nibutani is known for its Ainu settlement and cultural heritage
1.5 hours
Available languages: English
Start: Nibutani Kotan
1~6
Private
