SPOT
The largest Ainu kotan (village) in Hokkaido is located in Akanko Onsen. There is a dedicated theater where you can watch the traditional ancient dance of the indigenous Ainu people, souvenir shops with artistic woodcarvings, and restaurants where you can taste Ainu cuisine, making it a rare opportunity to experience the daily life and precious culture of the Ainu people all at once.
釧路・阿寒湖観光公式サイト 阿寒湖アイヌコタンBusiness Hours
Varies by facility/store
regular closing day
Varies by facility/store
Fee
free
*Some facilities, such as Lake Akan Ainu Theater "Ikor", require a fee.
parking lot
Available (free)
Location
4-7-19 Akanko Onsen, Akancho, Kushiro City
Access
・Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from JR Kushiro Station
・About 60 minutes by car from Kushiro Airport
*The information listed is current as of May 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.
