Sapporo Ainu Museum and Jozankei Hot Spring Resort (half-day tour by chartered taxi)

The Ainu are the indigenous people of Hokkaido. "Sapporo Pirka Kotan" (Ainu museum) is located next to Jozankei which is a well-known hot spring resort in Hokkaido. The museum exhibits Ainu traditional cultural objects including jackets, accessories, kitchen tools, music instruments and other things. You can learn about Ainu culture which is very unique and original and differs from Japanese traditional culture. In addition, you can experience making Ainu traditional crafts such as carving or embroidery instructed by Ainu people. Also, there are their traditional costumes you can try on and take memorable photo shots. At Jozankei hot spring resort, you can enjoy a footbath when visiting a public hot spring spot. This area is part of Shikotsu-Toya National Park. In addition, you can enjoy a buffet-style lunch at "Jozankei Mori no Uta hotel" which is well-known for its varied and tasty cuisine. Experience relaxing footbathing and a nice lunch buffet as well as learn about unique Ainu culture.