The Kawamura Kaneto Ainu Museum is a private museum dedicated to Ainu culture since 1916, making it the oldest and most historical Ainu museum. Visiting here allows you to gain a deep understanding of Ainu culture firsthand. It’s a place where the authentic Ainu culture thrives, offering a unique and insightful experience.
Located approximately 12 minutes by car from JR Asahikawa Station or 7 minutes from JR Chikabumi Station, it’s accessible by taxi from Asahikawa Station where express trains stop.
If traveling by bus, take the Asahikawa Denki Kido Bus No. 24 (旭川電気軌道バス) from bus stop 1-8 near Court Hotel, heading towards Kitamoncho 21-chome Yuki (北門町21丁目行き) to reach the Ainu Museum (アイヌ記念館).
Open
- 9:00 – 17:00
- July,August 9:00 – 18:00
Access
- Take a Asahikawa Denki Kido bus, no.24(旭川電気軌道バス) at 1-8 bus stop/Court Hotel via Kitamoncho 21 chome yuki(北門町21丁目行き) to Ainu Museum(アイヌ記念館).
The museum houses a diverse collection of Ainu craft products, ranging from ancient to contemporary pieces. Notably, it showcases Ainu wooden crafts crafted by Bikki Sunagawa, a renowned Ainu sculptor.
Kaneto Kawamura dedicated his life to working as a registered surveyor in Asahikawa. His equipment is also exhibited in a corner of the museum.
These arrows are used by Ainu people in their religious ceremonies.
Chise, an Ainu house, is open to the public.
Inside Chise.
The museum shop is located adjacent to the museum.
Craft shops are lined up where you can purchase Ainu crafts.
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