Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum

4.5

This museum, located in Saru County, Hokkaido, displays invaluable folk art articles from the Ainu culture. In addition to displaying traditional Ainu folk artifacts and beautiful art works, one can view Japan's largest dugout boat up close. Many Ainu cultural workshops (Reservations required) can be enjoyed including, wood carving, embroidery, lecture, dancing and the Mukkuri (mouth harp) performance.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Sarugumbiratorichou Nibutani 55 Map
Area: Hidaka Area
Phone: 0145722892
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: [4/16-11/15]open everyday
[11/16-4/15]Monday
[12/16-1/15]Closed for maintenance inside the building
Fees: [Admission fee Friday]
[Adult]400yen
[Junior High School Students]150yen
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(FREE SPOT)
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Beautiful

Reviewed : 2019.10.27

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Reviewed : 2018.11.16

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