Join guided cultural walks led by members of the Ainu community, the Indigenous people of Hokkaido. These tours offer rare insight into the Ainu worldview, where every part of nature—from wind and fire to plants and animals—is believed to carry a spirit called kamuy.
While walking through the forest, your guide shares how the Ainu live in harmony with nature, interpreting signs in the landscape and explaining their traditional values. You can also take part in hands-on experiences such as embroidery, wood carving, or playing the mukkuri, a traditional mouth harp made from bamboo.
These programs are not performances—they are a personal invitation to see the land through Ainu eyes and connect with their still-living culture.
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