Kaneto Kawamura Ainu Museum

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This is the oldest Ainu museum in Japan established in 1916 with the aim of protecting and passing on Ainu folk culture. In addition to exhibits of tools from Ainu daily life and valuable materials, mainly from the Asahikawa area, the museum runs programs that include performances of the mukkuri, a folk musical instrument, experiences of classical dance, and embroidery workshops (bookings required). You can also purchase original merchandise and folk clothing with Ainu pattern motifs.

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Asahikawashi Hokumonchou 11 Map
Area: Asahikawa Area
Phone: 0166512461
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: [May- Nov.]open everyday
※Dec.- Mar. Please inquire.
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]500yen
[Junior high school student]400yen
[Elementary school students]300yen
[Up to elementary school student]Free

※Group fee, Disabled discount, JAF member discount, etc.
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Worth a visit to learn more about these Indigenous people from Hokkaido

Reviewed : 2023.03.07

Very interesting museum describing the Aynu culture amd history. The stuffed animals were incredible and the artefacts very interesting.
small museum, big history!

Reviewed : 2016.12.20

Its a small museum, but very informative and also run by an Ainu man. There are some English language signs and leaflets. The buildings are in traditional Ainu style. Get a number 24 bus from the...
人は生まれを選ぶことができない

Reviewed : 2020.03.07

人は生まれを選ぶことができません。生まれついてからどう生きていくかがその人間の価値だと思います。私は恵まれた子供時代ではなかったので尚更思います。川村カ子トを知ったのは飯田のタクシー運転手からでした。飯田線はアイヌの人が開通させたと言うのです。私にとっては意外でした。飯田線の飯田豊橋間は山々と天竜川があっちに行ったりこっちに来たり、トンネルかと思えば断崖絶壁の続く路線です。この難所を一定の勾配を保...