Experience Ainu Craftsmanship with Wood (Anytime Ainutime)
In this experience you will make a wooden charm in the shape of a “tonkori”, a traditional Ainu musical instrument. You will get to carve out an Ainu pattern into the wood.
Details
- AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
- Verification & AccuracyPublicly listed
Group size
- Small groups
Languages available
- 日本語 / Japanese
More Details
Located in the Akanko Onsen area, the Lake Akan Ainu Kotan is a village of Ainu arts and crafts. It features several shops and food establishments standing side by side. Visit one of the handicraft shops and you will find a wide variety of wood crafts, including accessories, cutlery, and ornaments. What makes these wooden accessories and cutlery unique are the patterns carved on them. These are traditional Ainu patterns that have been passed down through generations. Learn about Ainu spirituality through wood carving. The tour program begins with a lecture on how to use the chisel and the technique for carving. You will also get to learn about Ainu spirituality. To the Ainu, they do not simply “carve the wood”, but rather “receive the privilege of carving the wood”. This is to show reverence to the spirit of the trees, known in the Ainu language as “sir-kor-kamuy” meaning “the god who holds the earth”. They believe that the trees protect the ground, enabling smaller plants and animals to live. After carving the wooden charm, you can choose to attach beads and a leather cord to make a pendant, or a ring and chain to make a keychain. Take it home as a memento of your time with the Ainu in Lake Akan.
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Experience Type
- Woodwork
Durations available
- 1-3 hours
Additional Terms and Limitations
10 years old and up (children below 10 years may not join). Minimum 2, maximum 10 ※Please apply with a minimum of 2 people. Reservations for 1 person are not accepted. Reservation deadline:Up to 10 days in advance Please pay by cash at the Lake Akan Ainu Theater Ikor counter before the start of the tour. -Please be at the meetup location at least 10 minutes before the start time. -The tour may be changed or cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. -Since the tour involves the use of sharp objects, children below the age limit may not join.
Seller's Cancellation/Refund Policy
The below cancelation fees will be charged if you cancel your reservation during the following times: ・1 to 3 days before tour: 50% of tour fee ・Day of tour: 100% ・After tour starts or no show: 100%
Nearby transportation
From JR Kushiro Station: -Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car (about 74 km ) (National Highway 38 → Route 240 → Lake Akan) -Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes by bus (local bus) From Kushiro Airport: -Approximately 1 hour by car (about 56 km) (Hokkaido road 65 → Route 240 → Lake Akan) -Approximately 1 hour by bus (local bus or Airport Liner)
Also Recommended
Learn traditional Woodworking online! https://www.bottlecap.jp/c/formal-education/online-learning?pub_experience_type=has_any%3Aarchitecture-carpentry%2Cwoodwork%2Ctools-implements
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Experience Ainu Craftsmanship with Wood (Anytime Ainutime)
Experience Ainu Craftsmanship with Wood (Anytime Ainutime)
¥8,000
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- CityKushiro
- PrefectureHokkaido