Hokkaido, Japan | Shiraoi Town Upopoy Ainu National Museum One-Day Tour

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Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Ainu people with our Upopoy Ainu National Museum Shared One-Day Tour in Hokkaido! 🌿✨

【Itinerary Overview】

📍 08:30 AM – Meeting Point

• Gather at JR Sapporo Station

🚗 09:00 AM – Departure

• Depart from JR Sapporo Station

🗺️ Shiraoi Town Exploration

🏯 10:30 AM – Shiraoi Hachiman Shrine (Approx. 30 min)

• With a history of 350 years, this shrine serves as the guardian shrine of Shiraoi Town.

📜 11:00 AM – Shiraoi Motojinya Museum (Approx. 60 min, Admission Fee Required)

• Opening Hours: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Closed on Mondays, or the following weekday if Monday is a holiday)
• Admission Fees:
  • Adults: ¥300
  • Elementary & Middle School Students: ¥150
• The museum exhibits historical records, paintings, and documents related to the Sendai Domain’s expedition to Ezo (Hokkaido). Visitors can learn about samurai life, interactions with the Ainu people, and view artifacts from Miyoshi Kanemono, the second-generation leader of the Sendai clan in Shiraoi.

🍽️ 12:30 PM – Upopoy National Ainu Museum & Park (Approx. 3 hours, includes lunch break)

• Japan’s first national museum dedicated to the Ainu people, featuring:
  • The National Ainu Museum 🏛️
  • Upopoy Ethnic Coexistence Park 🌿
  • Craft Demonstration Workshops 🎨
  • Traditional Ainu Performances 🎶

🍴 Dining Recommendations at Upopoy:

• 🔥 Hearth Dining Café HARU RAN NA – A fusion of Ainu ingredients and modern cooking techniques, offering dishes made with venison, fish, and wild vegetables.
• 🍰 Sweets Café NANAKAMADO IRENKA – Known for its Hokkaido cheese cupcakes, apple pies, ice cream, and original Ainu-themed souvenirs.

🌊 Poroto Lake – A serene lake adjacent to Poroto Forest, popular for leisurely strolls.

🗺️ Noboribetsu Sightseeing

🔥 4:00 PM – Jigokudani (Hell Valley) (Approx. 60 min)

• A 450-meter-wide volcanic crater formed by the eruption of Mount Hiyoriyama. The boiling hot springs, sulfur vents, and bubbling pools make it look like a demon’s lair, giving it the name "Hell Valley".
• The valley produces over 10,000 tons of hot spring water daily, supplying Noboribetsu’s famous onsen resorts.

🌋 Tessen Pond (Geyser Spring)

• A small intermittent hot spring near the center of Hell Valley. Though no longer as active as before, visitors can still see the hot spring river flowing from the source along the wooden walkways.

👹 Enmado (Enma Hall) – The Judgment of the King of Hell

• Located in Gokuraku Shopping Street, this is one of Noboribetsu’s most famous attractions.
• The Demon King Enma is believed to bring success in love, academics, and career.
• Don’t miss the "Hell Judgment" show!
  • Enma’s face changes from calm to wrathful, while his hands move and his voice echoes, creating an intense performance.
  • Showtimes: 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 20:00 / 21:00 (Subject to closure due to weather conditions).

🛍️ Noboribetsu Onsen Street

• Lined with restaurants, drugstores, and souvenir shops, offering local delicacies and exclusive hot spring goods.
• "Kisen-do", the largest souvenir store on the street, offers Hokkaido specialties, Noboribetsu-exclusive items, Sapporo cosmetics, and 100-yen shop finds.

🚌 Return Journey

🚗 5:00 PM – Depart for Sapporo

📍 7:00 PM – Arrive at JR Sapporo Station, End of Tour

【Included in the Package】

✔ Transportation 🚗
✔ Upopoy National Ainu Museum Admission Ticket 🎟️

【Meeting Point】

📍 JR Sapporo Station

【Meeting Time】

🕗 08:30 AM

【Service Language】

🗣 Chinese

【Booking Confirmation】

📅 Tour operates on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
📩 Double confirmation is required – Once your booking is successful, you will receive a confirmation email and voucher within 48 hours.
📬 If you do not receive an email within the specified timeframe, please check your inbox & spam folder. If still not received, contact our travel consultant at +852 2152-3599 during business hours.

【Cancellation & Refund Policy】

❌ Once tickets are issued, no changes, refunds, cancellations, or transfers are allowed.
💰 If the selected date is fully booked, a full refund will be provided.
📌 Please be aware that once booked, no refunds or modifications can be made. The company is not responsible for any personal losses.

【Important Notes】

👥 Minimum group size: 2 people. If the minimum number is not met, the tour will be canceled, and a cancellation email will be sent 3 days before departure.
⏰ Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes in advance to avoid delays. Latecomers will not be accommodated.
👶 Children under 3 years old without a seat must be mentioned at the time of booking. If space is unavailable, they may be denied boarding without a refund.
📅 Once confirmed, the booking date cannot be changed. If any loss occurs due to changes, the traveler is responsible.
🚍 Mid-tour exits are not permitted. If a participant chooses to leave early, the remaining itinerary is considered forfeited, and no refunds will be given. Travelers must assume responsibility for any situations arising from leaving the group.
🧳 One piece of luggage per person is allowed (no size restrictions). Please note this when booking.
🛣 Due to traffic conditions, stop durations at each location may be shortened. If highways are closed due to severe traffic, the tour may be canceled.
🌦 If a typhoon, blizzard, or severe weather occurs, the decision to cancel the tour will be made by 6:00 PM (local time) the day before departure. Notifications will be sent via email.

【Tour Etiquette & Guidelines】

📵 Set your phone to silent mode while on the bus.
🚶 Remain seated while the vehicle is moving and keep noise levels low.
💼 Take care of personal valuables; the company is not responsible for lost items.
🚭 Smoking is prohibited on the bus.
🔗 Seat belts must be worn at all times.
⏳ Traffic congestion may cause delays at sightseeing locations.
🚍 Be mindful of the designated sightseeing time and departure schedule. The bus will not wait for late passengers.

🔒 Privacy Policy
Since May 30, 2017, due to revisions in the Personal Data Protection Law, passenger names, ages, and genders may be provided to hotels for reservation purposes.
📌 By completing the booking, you acknowledge and agree to this policy.