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Discover the culture of the Ainu, Hokkaido's aboriginal people. You'll visit National Ainu Museum and Park, features reconstructed traditional Ainu buildings. You'll begin aboard your motorcoach and travel through rolling, forested countryside. You'll arrive at National Ainu Museum and Park, also called Upopoy. ("Upopoy" meaning "Singing together in a large group" in the Ainu language). After a brief orientation, you're free to explore on your own. As you tour the huts and other buildings, you'll learn of the Ainu history. Don't miss the museum filled with artifacts and art. You'll also be treated to several live performances, including demonstrations of traditional storytelling, songs, and dances by Ainu performers, and native songs and traditional dances performed by Ainu performers. Your cultural experience comes to an end as you re-board your motorcoach for the scenic ride back through the city to Muroran and your ship.