Akan-ko Onsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro-shi, Hokkaido
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¥3,000
Explore the Lake Akan Ainu Kotan, Hokkaido's largest Ainu village, located in the Akan-Mashu National Park. Just a 15-minute walk from the Akan Lake bus center, this cultural hub features craft shops with intricate wood carvings, restaurants serving Ainu cuisine, and the Akan Lake Ainu Theater Ikor, where you can witness traditional Ainu dances. Delve deeper into Ainu heritage at the Ainu Living Memorial Hall and the Forest and Lake Art Museum. The village offers a unique glimpse into the traditions and lifestyle of the Ainu people. Visit in the afternoon to enjoy the cultural performances and browse the local crafts.