Kussharo Kotan Ainu Folk Museum
Located on the south shore of Lake Kussharo, this facility preserves and shares the history and culture of the Ainu people today. The exhibits consist of 5 themes: The Forest of Yukar, The Land of Kotan, Changes in Kotan, Running Through Mountains and Fields, and The People Who Support Kotan. You can also watch footage of the bear festival. Closed from December 1 to April 9. /This museum, located on the south shore of Lake Kussharo, passes on the history and culture of the Ainu people.
- Japan, 〒088-3351 Hokkaido, Kawakami District, Teshikaga, Kussharoshigai, 1条通14番地
Today · 9 am–5 pm
- Friday: 9 am–5 pm
- Saturday: 9 am–5 pm
- Sunday: 9 am–5 pm
- Monday: 9 am–5 pm
- Tuesday: 9 am–5 pm
- Wednesday: 9 am–5 pm
- Thursday: 9 am–5 pm
- +81 15-484-2128
- town.teshikaga.hokkaido.jp
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Small museum, can be done in 10-20mins.
View on GoogleVery interesting museum on the history and current life of the Ainu, the indigenous people of Hokkaido.
View on GoogleA small museum dedicated to the aborigines who resided in Hokkaido before the Japanese took over
View on GoogleVery informative museum with explanations in English and a chace to dress up in Ainu style
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