Nibutani, Ainu cultural district in Biratori, Japan
The Nibutani district contains multiple museums, crafts centers, and traditional houses along the Saru River, forming a complete Ainu cultural complex.
The area gained recognition during the Tokugawa period when local craftsmen produced wooden trays and saucers that were presented to the Matsumae domain.
The Biratori Municipal Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum presents four distinct zones dedicated to Ainu life, deities, natural resources, and traditional art forms.
Visitors can purchase combined tickets to access both the Kayano Shigeru Nibutani Ainu Museum and Biratori Onsen Yukara for 1050 yen per adult.
Local artisans create Nibutani-ita, wooden trays decorated with specific patterns including morew-noka spirals and ayus-noka thorns using Japanese Judas wood.
Location: Biratori
GPS coordinates: 42.63610,142.16000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:46
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