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"The Ainu term upopoy means “singing in a large group,” and when the museum and park of the same name opens in Japan on April 24, it will give voice to a culture verging on extinction."
Replicated Ainu village, exhibits, folk dances, and lake walks
2 Chome-3 Wakakusacho, Shiraoi, Shiraoi District, Hokkaido 059-0902, Japan Get directions
Hotel · Shiraoi
Modern hot spring inn with Ainu-inspired architecture and lake views
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Hotel · Sapporo-shi
Spas with hot spring water, French dining, city views, excellent location
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Heritage museum · Sapporo-shi
Free admission beer museum with exhibits, tours & tastings
· Abashiri
Brewery restaurant with signature blue drift ice draft beer
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Japanese inn · Kutchan
Villas with private hot springs, minimalist design, kaiseki dinners
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Park · Sapporo
Park with art installations, playgrounds, and scenic views
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Lodging · Hirafu Station
Alpine pension with fondue dinners and cozy guest lounge
Ramen restaurant · Sapporo-shi
Concentrated alleyway featuring 17 ramen shops, miso specialties
Cafe · Hirafu Station
Fresh food, coffee beans roasted in-house, friendly staff
Hotel · Furano
Ski-in/ski-out hotel with 4 restaurants, 3 cafes, bathhouse