Hokkaido Ainu Center

Hokkaido Ainu Center

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Hokkaido Ainu Center

The Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan and Russia, speaking Ainu language. This centre traces the distinctive history and culture of the island's indigenous people to deepen the historical recognition of these people and preserve their culture for generations to come.

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addressKaderu 2.7 Bldg (7F) Nishi 7 Kita 2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
moreInfoIn front of the Hokkaido University Botanical Gardens, 10 minutes walk from Sapporo Station
openingHoursMon - Sat 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed on Sundays and National Holidays
phone+81 11 221 0462
ticketsAdmission free
websiteVisit website

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