Visitor Information

Services for Visitors

■Coin locker locations:

Entrance Center lockers

Price：500 yen per use
Number of lockers：20 (large)
Internal dimensions: 360mm (W) x 650mm (D) x 850mm (H)

Museum lockers

Price：Free (100 yen returnable deposit required)
Number of lockers：210 (small)
Internal dimensions: 375mm (W) x 430mm (D) x 300mm (H)

Locker locations are indicated on the park map and by signs inside the park.

Large items, including suitcases that will not fit in the lockers, can be left with staff at the information desk at the Entrance Center.

Price: 500 yen per use

■Park bus

Operating hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm
How to use: Board the bus from any of the stops in the park (tickets not required)
Bus stops: Cultural Exchange Hall, Entrance, National Ainu Museum, Kotan Entrance
Fee: Free
Note: Available to all Upopoy visitors (priority is given to older visitors, visitors with disabilities, visitors who are pregnant and visitors in a wheelchair)
Capacity: 22 people
*This service is subject to change or cancellation due to special events, weather, or other reasons.

■Multilingual Support

At Upopoy, information and services are provided in multiple languages so that speakers of various languages can learn about and experience Ainu culture easily. A machine translation service is also available, so do not hesitate to contact a member of staff should you require assistance during your visit.

Our multilingual resources include

Pamphlets distributed in the park
Signage in the park
Guidance equipment for performances
Explanatory materials in the museum
Museum guidance equipment (additional fees apply)

Museum audio guide equipment rental

Audio guides are available for the permanent exhibition.

Rental fee: 500 yen per device
Rental location: Entrance Hall on the 1st floor of the museum
Languages: Ainu, Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Thai
Can only be used inside the museum

Multilingual Audio Guide App

Download this free application onto your mobile device to get audio and visual information about park facilities and the museum exhibits.

Available in Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Russian and Thai. *Users are responsible for any data charges incurred when downloading the app.