In a corner of the Lake Akan hot spring resort, there is the Ainu Village, the largest Ainu village in Japan, where about 30 houses and 120 people live.
The Ainu Theater Ikoro (where Ainu dances are performed), two museums introducing the culture, souvenir stores selling wood carving goods, and restaurants that serve Ainu local cuisine are lined up, allowing visitors to experience Ainu traditional culture.
At the Iomante Fire Festival – a ceremony to send the spirit of the bear back to heaven – flames are lit up at the site, creating a solemn, dignified and fantastic atmosphere.
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Spot Details
| Name |
Lake Akan Ainu Kotan |
| Address |
4-7-19, Akanko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro City, Hokkaido
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| Access |
By Bus:Take the Akan Bus from Kushiro Station Bus Terminal , get off at Akanko Bus Center , and walk 5 minutes.
Approx. travel time: 2 hours 10 min
By Car:60 min from Kushiro Airport
100 minutes from Memanbetsu Airport |
| TEL |
0154-67-2727
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| Open |
09:00 -
21:30 (※
Dance performances are held five to six times a day from May–Oct / 3 times a day from Nov -Apr)
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| Closed |
Not fixed |
| Price |
Ainu Ancient Ceremonial Dance:Adult: (jr. high students and older): ¥1,200 / Elementary school students: ¥600
Iomante Fire Festival:Adult: ¥1,200 / Elementary school students: ¥600
Lost Kamui: Adult: ¥2,200/ Elementary school students: ¥600
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| Parking |
Available/Non Charge (50cars)
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