Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)

This area features a group of reconstructed cise (houses), where you can experience a traditional Ainu living space. In addition to exploring the area and taking part in ceremonies, you can try on traditional clothing.

• • Life

  Cultural Program "upaskuma" (4/1-10/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Poro cise (Big House)

  

  Learn about life in a kotan (traditional Ainu village) and the performing arts passed down from generation to generation.

• • Performing Arts

  Oral Literature Performance "newsar=an ro" (4/1-10/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Poro cise (Big House)

  

  Experience the fascinating world of Ainu oral literature as you gather around the hearth to enjoy tales and lyrical songs from the everyday lives of Ainu people in the past.

• • Performing Arts

  Performing Arts Workshop "upopo a=ki ro" (4/1-10/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Upopoy means "singing together in a large group." Let’s sing upopo, traditional Ainu songs, together!

• • Children's Program

  Family Program "Pon Theater" (4/1-10/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Discover the relationship between the Ainu and the kamuy (spirit-deities) and enjoy learning about Ainu lives past and present through a paper theater show.

• • Language

  Ainu Language Program "pirka! BINGO a=ki ro" (4/1-10/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Discover some of the basics of Ainu language through this bingo game unique to Upopoy. The winners get a special gift.

• • Language

  Ainu Language Program "aynuitak ari a=ye ro" (4/1-10/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Learn everyday phrases in Ainu. You’ll even receive a free gift!

• • Life

  Dugout Canoe Demonstration and Talk (Held around May to September.)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Beach Area

  

  See how Ainu people row a cip (dugout canoe) and learn about the role these boats played in traditional Ainu life.

• • Life

  Archery Experience "aksinot" (4/1-10/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Outdoor

  

  Try a traditional Ainu game that uses a bow and arrow. These arrows are blunt, so they’re a fun and safe way for people of all ages to learn archery.