{"id":5462,"date":"2025-03-13T15:30:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T06:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/?page_id=5462"},"modified":"2025-04-18T16:55:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T07:55:07","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"HOME"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" id=\"mainv\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:100vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/mainv.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image copy\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\" style=\"margin-top:30%\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/mainv_copy_fin-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-471\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"sec01\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae93ab2739a81d575fe2bb00b6b02bc3\">Journey into the heart of Ainu culture.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Poroto in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido, Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park is one of the places where the vibrant Ainu culture thrives today.<br>&nbsp;<br>The Ainu are an indigenous people from the Northern region of Japan, and &#8220;Upopoy&#8221; translates to &#8220;singing together in a large group&#8221; in the Ainu language.<br>&nbsp;<br>Visit Upopoy and journey into the heart of Ainu culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group menus is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/guide\/hours\/#guide_hour\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/icon_event.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/guide\/hours\/#guide_hour\">Hours of<br>Operation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/icon_location.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/location\">Location<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/icon_ticket-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-467\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineticket-upopoy.jp\/en\/\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/guide\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/icon_visitor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/guide\/\">Visitor<br>Info<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/topics\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"54\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/icon_topic.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5747\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/topics\/\">Topics<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/information\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/icon_news.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5750\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/information\/\">News<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image copy -tb -pc\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec01_copy01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image copy -sp\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec01_copy01-sp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-238\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ainu-blue-background-color has-background\" id=\"sec02\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large l_img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec02_img01-866x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec02_img02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blk_lang\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbec2515f05c83ef5cf6f592545d826a\">THE AINU LANGUAGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-125ad07f97bb8b0f3801764b3b7262ee\"><em>irankarapte<\/em> (Traditional Ainu greeting)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d98ba7ddfe13da7756bac877102ac6cf\">Let me touch your heart softly <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec02_img03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" id=\"sec03\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:100vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9ca29c\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-71\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec03_bg.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sect03_copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-96f3b6f0b640b37bf98bccd477ba38ba\">Ainu | Human being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89e96aa2098654404b9ffada67f81e23\">The Ainu are an indigenous people originating from the northern stretches of the Japanese archipelago, particularly Hokkaido.&nbsp;<br><br>What sets them apart? They have their own language, different from Japanese, and their own history and ways of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/ainu-culture\/\">About Ainu Culture<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"sec04\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full -sp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec04_copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sect04_img01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-274\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full copy -tb -pc\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec04_copy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7180090df1bf7fa14782edcfe2b8b6ea\">Engage in Ainu cultural activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Exhibitions, performances, workshops&nbsp; \u2013 there is always something exciting happening at Upopoy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/timetable\/\">Today&#8217;s Full Event Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" id=\"sec05\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec05_img01-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image copy -pc -tb\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec05_copy01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized copy  -sp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec05_copy01-sp.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245\" style=\"width:1106px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3322ef07e7d6ebe9a7587c38bb5e9171\">The spirits of Ainu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">At the center of Ainu culture are <em>kamuy<\/em>, the revered spirit-deities.&nbsp;<br><br>Ainu spirituality is deeply rooted in the belief that spirits dwell in every part of the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-slate-gray-background-color has-background\" id=\"sec06\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:100vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#565e6f\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-119\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_bg.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom summary is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">A haven of <br>natural beauty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Enjoy both culture and nature at the National Ainu Park, an interactive open-air center with a variety of hands-on activities.<br><br>The park&#8217;s layout and architecture reflect the Ainu&#8217;s reverence for nature, featuring sustainable and eco-friendly spaces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image copy\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/moji_mintara-364x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-454\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns faci_blks is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-124\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-502f5f03b1d35e85314c1a098028d4f3\">National Ainu Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef41e01438197bde98ac066327cdf45b\">Learn about Ainu culture and history in a captivating open-air setting, surrounded by nature.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e4ea03f52cdd32ce8d32f15ce122147f\"><em>kotan<\/em>,Traditional Ainu Village<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98fec439b59251c8a6d6c86e0d5b6195\">This area features a group of reconstructed <em>cise<\/em> (houses), where you can experience a traditional Ainu living space. Explore inside the buildings and listen to talks about the lives and culture of the Ainu people who lived in <em>cise<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-88d471b6ad4e516820396e73a4034c75\">Crafts Studio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-df09ea4a41b71bc5744435e1a7a00f0c\">Dive deeper into the artistic side of Ainu culture. Observe the intricate art of Ainu woodcarving and embroidery, then join in the craft workshops to try it yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns faci_blks is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-131\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da95249fafd8268b4658fe4c21d0a42a\">National Ainu Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20fe599e939e5ee838ca17733dfd89e5\">Japan\u2019s northernmost national museum and the first one dedicated to the history and culture of the indigenous Ainu people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img05.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e7184a35e2db92320b8b3a59727ce48\">Memorial Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b546489f302da661ccd2a671b25b8e6\">Dignified memorial services by the Ainu people<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img06.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-133\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-059c1062e27120714c80cfbe30386ab3\">Cultural Exchange Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4434d6b8c8f09ea48bbae2ac9a66d79c\">Watch&nbsp;<em>mukkuri<\/em>(a kind of mouth harp) music and traditional Ainu dance \u2212 designated as Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties in Japan \u2013 together with other traditional Ainu performing arts recognized by UNESCO as elements of intangible cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns faci_blks is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img07.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-134\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f14f8c7b115b646cf048542d359f45f3\">Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3350ad6ad93f9b09454044bb935692ac\">This facility hosts activities for school groups, cooking workshops and an archery experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img08.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-135\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b45311609d551aaee7973364b55445f\">Path to the Ainu Spirit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-149dcbbff859652490868aa98ccc372c\">Adorned with images of trees and animals, this corridor feels like a trail through the forest, representing the importance that Ainu culture places on coexisting with nature and offering a hint of the beautiful scenery you\u2019ll see when you turn the corner and enter Upopoy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img09.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-136\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f7f80d78f3efdcc2476c2fff775774a2\">Gateway Square<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7baa4aeaf04b531e4de92c2a1237c391\">Located at the end of the Gateway Square, this open-air space is a place to enjoy eating, drinking, and shopping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns faci_blks is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a671d1d72e83d70190c47cd3ba0c6b2e\">Entrance Center<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7eb057b158d77d1aaaba2ebb371b34d5\">In addition to the ticket office, the information desk and a rest area, the Entrance Center has a shop with a range of Ainu crafts and other items that make perfect souvenirs. Enjoy Ainu cuisine at a restaurant with panoramic views, or choose from the extensive menu at the food court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center v360 has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#1f262c;margin-top:4em;margin-bottom:4em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-144\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2d094f32a966704a4c5dc99d6d14b186\">Virtual Upopoy 360\u00b0<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-theme-ex-small-font-size wp-elements-9f2146e677dccae961e54a1a3be1bfbf\">Take a virtual stroll <br>through Upopoy with 360\u00b0 views.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-outline has-theme-ex-small-font-size is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/virtual360\/\">Virtual Upopoy 360<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group gateway_blk\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e7c4adb0d0c65684534c1d27f3a2a72a\">A gateway to Hokkaido<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-theme-small-text-font-size wp-elements-6de8af316ab4a7eaf07fe01a20ab5ffe\">Your journey through Hokkaido finds its essential first stop in Upopoy.&nbsp;<br><br>Upopoy\u2019s location makes it the ideal starting point&nbsp; to discover the region&#8217;s natural wonders like Noboribetsu and Lake Toya, along with other Ainu cultural facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec06_img12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-147\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c25d6076d07523ab7dec8535f39d4161\">Our Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-theme-small-text-font-size wp-elements-85b8e34c6fb15f7047451245c79a5eb6\">There are many ways to get to Upopoy.&nbsp;<br><br>View this page to learn all the information on different transportation options from Sapporo and New Chitose Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-button-text has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/location\">View Travel Directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"gmap\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d5877.764888085739!2d141.363506!3d42.557789!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x5f756b0cc75cc137%3A0x6976e94f685887fb!2z44Km44Od44Od44KkIOawkeaXj-WFseeUn-ixoeW-tOepuumWkw!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1741935826167!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" id=\"sec07\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec07_main-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns educational is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec07_img01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-160\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec07_img02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec07_img03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-162\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-37f85351bf02a788327680f60b7accc0\">An educational adventure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Upopoy is dedicated to sharing the history and culture of the Ainu people through engaging exhibits and interactive workshops.<br>Discover the six core themes of Ainu culture showcased in the National Ainu Museum&#8217;s permanent exhibition, exploring the language, the Ainu universe, lives, history, work and cultural interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ab2eddd503e55c6b20e9904a01a5edc\">National Ainu Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Curated displays tell the vibrant history and practices of the Ainu people.<br>Explore captivating exhibits showcasing the Ainu way of life, and immerse yourself in the stories through short films screened in our theater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3f276fdc078a367b3b1e50ffe2aaf5ce\">A living legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Upopoy is \u201ca Symbolic Space for Ethnic Harmony\u201d. It is a key government initiative for the propagation of Ainu culture, initiated under the \u201cthe Council for Ainu Policy Promotion.\u201d Upopoy seeks to both preserve and celebrate the Ainu legacy.<br>&nbsp;<br>Upopoy serves as a national center for the revival and development of Ainu culture, an invaluable culture in Japan,that is at risk of extinction. Upopoy is dedicated to honoring Ainu traditions, safeguarding their dignity for future generations, and sharing our diverse lifeways and experiences to creat of a community enriched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-button-text has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/about\/\">About Upopoy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image copy\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/moji_upasi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-455\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"sec08\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns culinary is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec08_img01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-172\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec08_img02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-173\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a45b19c3b548003743619042697eba7\">A culinary journey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Experience local cuisine at Upopoy\u2019s restaurant and food court.&nbsp;<br><br>Indulge in delicious dishes and beverages made using traditional methods and ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-button-text has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/facility\/restaurant\/\">See Today\u2019s Menus<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns piece is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-17 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ainu-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0a190f353d93198547af885c536ac802\">A piece of culture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Take away with you a memory of modern Ainu culture.<br><br>Explore authentic Ainu crafts made by artisans from diverse regions, discover Ainu-themed books, and find unique souvenirs at one of our shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-button-text has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/facility\/shop\/\">Browse Gift Shops<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec08_img03.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-177\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec08_img04.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-178\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" id=\"sec09\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#5a4236\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-180\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sec09_img01.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">Be part of the <br>Ainu story<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">Participate in our mission to preserve and promote Ainu culture, ensuring it continues to be passed down for generations to come. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"sec10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/dev-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/03\/sect10_img01-836x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-275\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to purchase tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-small-text-font-size\">There are several options to purchase one-day tickets to access the wonders of Upopoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-theme-small-text-font-size\">\n<li>Online using the Book Tickets Online button below<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also reserve a timed-entry museum pass (free of charge) in advance to ensure that you get to see the museum exhibition at a specific time on a specific date.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directly at the ticket desk on the day of your visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using ticket vending machines&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At convenience stores. For details, click here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/onlineticket-upopoy.jp\/en\">Book Tickets Online<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size is-style-button-text has-theme-small-text-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Admission Fees and Further Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Journey into the heart of Ainu culture. Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Poroto in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido, Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park is one of the places where the vibrant Ainu culture thrives today.&nbsp;The Ainu are an indigenous people from the Northern region of Japan, and &#8220;Upopoy&#8221; translates to &#8220;singing together in a large group&#8221; in the Ainu language.&nbsp;Visit Upopoy and journey into the heart of Ainu culture. 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