Biratori-cho

Biratori is a town located in Hidaka Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. The name of the town means 'between the rocky cliffs' in the Ainu language. As of September 2016, the town has an estimated population of 5,305 and a density of 7.1 persons per km². The total area is 743.16 km². Wikipedia.
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Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum

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The Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum is a valuable resource for learning about the traditions and culture of the Ainu people. The museum features exhibits showcasing various aspects of Ainu life, including clothing, tools, and games. Lectures and classes are also available to provide further insight into this fascinating culture. One notable exhibit includes Ainu artifacts such as shoes made from natural fibers.
Abit different from The National Ainu Museum but as good, you can’t compare the two as they have different stuff on display. On the grounds there were a few huts showcasing the different traditional skills with craftsmans showing their work. This place is not as modern but definitely worth the drive.
Nichii Hayashi — Google review
当時を再現した住居では、伝統的な民芸品の制作過程を見学できます。 博物館も絶対見てください。 アイヌの歴史を知ることが出来ます。 とても貴重な体験でした。 駐車場は無料です。 (Translated by Google) You can observe the production process of traditional folk crafts in the house, which is a reproduction of the period. Be sure to check out the museum too. You can learn about the history of the Ainu. It was a very valuable experience. Parking is free.
ウーパーウーパー — Google review
無料コースター木彫り体験をはじめ 素晴らしい施設。 二つの博物館、温泉のセット料金で購入をおすすめします。 また今の時期限定、ゴールデンカムイ謎解きが面白い!ただ最後に行けば行くほど難しいです😳 博物館はこぶりながらもアイヌ関係のグッズたくさん ゆっくり見ることができるので良き チセが間近で見れるし一部入れます。 (Translated by Google) Including free coaster wood carving experience Great facility. We recommend purchasing a set fee for the two museums and hot springs. Also, for a limited time only, solving the Golden Kamuy mystery is fun! It's just that the more you go to the end, the harder it gets 😳 A lot of Ainu-related goods even though the museum is small It's good because you can watch it slowly I can see Chise up close and put some of them in.
ターク — Google review
The museum has a very nice selection of artifacts/ replicas. A lot of the displays have QR codes to get information in different languages. The village has a large collection of buildings with different crafts etc.
andrew harris — Google review
アイヌ民族の生活や歴史を学ぶ事が出来ます。チセ(家)が建ち並び 木彫りや刺繍など無料で見る事が出来、アイヌ文化博物館は入館料 400円で見る事が出来ます!綺麗な施設で 木彫りの舟は中に乗る事が出来ます!アイヌ文化を知る 貴重な体験を体験出来ました🤗 沙流川歴史館(無料)で二風谷ダムのダムカード もらうことが出来ます。 (Translated by Google) You can learn about the life and history of the Ainu people. Chise (houses) stand side by side, and you can see wood carvings and embroidery for free, and you can see the Ainu Culture Museum with an admission fee of 400 yen! In a beautiful facility, you can ride a carved wooden boat inside! Knowing Ainu culture I was able to experience a valuable experience 🤗 You can get a dam card for Nibutani Dam at the Saru River Historical Museum (free).
うーたんうーたん — Google review
Fascinating little centre dedicated to many aspects of Ainu culture. Exhibits were well-arranged, clearly signposted and had multi-lingual explanations of their cultural significance. I visited this as a teacher leading a group of English-speaking children: the staff were welcoming and approachable, delivering a short tour of the facility in English and answering questions. Outside, there were examples of typical Ainu buildings and structures, including traditional bear cages. Thoroughly recommended!
Gareth Morris — Google review
Such an interesting museum. Famous woodcarver works from the tourist gift shop in the very far car park with bear statue outside . Go and meet him. I loved seeing the kimonos made from natural fibre and all the motifs. Such a beautiful museum to honour the Ainu. I would suggest a plan to have 3 hrs here. Never knew about QR reader thing. Should have checked here before and read some reviews . Visit this place for sure.
Stephanie Brookes — Google review
A little bit out of the way, but well worth it if you're interested in Ainu culture. The inside is beautifully updated and outside you can walk through an Ainu village!
Anna — Google review
Harder to get to than Upopoy. But better. Great collection of clothes and jewelry. Small, packed with interest museum... And English audio guide available!
Amanda Harlow — Google review
Buildings are scattered around so you have to walk a little bit; otherwise very serene and a good place to learn more about Ainu culture. Didn't have a lot of time to explore but the coaster making was a lot of fun (albeit very tiring for arm and fingers) - definitely recommend.
Aiko Tanaka — Google review
Well worth the visit. Very interesting look into Ainu culture and artifacts. Both indoor and outdoor exhibits.
H SP — Google review
2

Memu

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Mount Poroshiri

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Mountains
Mount Poroshiri is a formidable peak, standing as the tallest in its range. It offers stunning panoramic views and the rush of a fast-flowing river below. The journey to reach the mountain via the northern Tottabetsu trail is lengthy but rewarding for those with sufficient energy and physical strength, providing a sense of accomplishment upon completion. Accessible through Chiroro forest road, it requires more than 13 hours to conquer but promises an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts seeking adventure.
It is almost 30 years ago ... I went back to the Nukabira River, stayed at Horoshiri hut, and went on a mountain tour on the next morning's return. I heard that it was a difficult mountain, but the difficult one was the Nukabira river to the hut. The route from the hut is clear and there is no memory that was particularly difficult. It is probably because the luggage was lightweight on a day trip. The view from the top of Mt. Horoshiri was wonderful, and I can look around the endless mountain range of Hidaka. It is a mountain to climb once in a lifetime. Note! Because there is a walk in the water in the Nukabira River and it is dangerous at the time of a flood, it is not easy to go. Going after the experience of walk in the water of river or going with an experienced person.
Hank Hogawa — Google review
(Translated by Google) I entered the mountain from the Chiroro forest road and arrived via Mt. Tottabetsu and Mt. Tottabetsu. The forest road from the Chiroro forest road gate to the entrance of the northern Tottabetsu mountain trail is quite long. I felt it was longer on my way home. It takes more than 13 hours, so you need energy and physical strength. However, there is a feeling of accomplishment. .. (Original) チロロ林道から入山し北トッタベツ岳、トッタベツ岳を経由してたどり着きました。チロロ林道ゲートから北トッタベツ岳登山道入口迄の林道が、かなり長い。帰りは、余計長く感じました。13時間以上はかかるので、気力体力が必要です。ただ、やり遂げた感はあります。。
??????? — Google review
(Translated by Google) Access is the worst, but you can feel the depth of the mountain. Many people climb it at the end of Japan's 100 Famous Mountains. I climbed from Horoshiri Sanso and the crossing was really fun. (Original) アクセスは最悪ですがその分山深さを感じられます。 日本百名山の終盤に登る人が多いです。 幌尻山荘から登りましたが渡渉はめっちゃ楽しかった。
To Ko — Google review
(Translated by Google) It took about 14 and a half hours by piston from the Chiroro forest road, and the weather was bad and I couldn't even see Nanatsunuma Karl. I don't think I'll ever go on a day trip. (Original) チロロ林道からピストンで14時間半ほどかかり、天気も悪く七ツ沼カールすら見えませんでした。 日帰りで行くことは二度と無いと思います。
??? — Google review
(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, contrary to the sunny forecast, it rained heavily. I couldn't see anything. It's a mountain I don't get to visit very often, so I wanted to see the view from the top. We were soaking wet, windy and cold, and we only stayed at the summit for about 30 seconds to take photos. We encountered two brown bears on the curl just below the summit. I was lucky that the other person ran away as fast as I could, but those who climb should be careful. (Original) 運悪く、晴れの予報に反して大雨。なーんも見えんかった。めっっったに来れない山だから、山頂からの景色を拝みたかったなあ。 ずぶ濡れだし暴風で寒いし、山頂は写真撮った30秒しか滞在しなかった。 山頂直下のカール部分でヒグマ二頭と遭遇。 向こうが一目散に逃げてくれたので幸いでしたが、登る人は気をつけて。
fumemiyo3214 — Google review
(Translated by Google) If you don't have experience running or running 50km, it will be difficult to do a day trip. I only have experience on the Chiroro Forest Road. This is my second year of training, and it takes 5 hours to go and 4 and a half hours to return, making it 9 and a half hours. This is my third year on the trail run, and it takes about 8 hours, 4 and a half hours to go and 3 and a half hours to return. I am an advanced trail runner who has won top prizes in trail running competitions, and my time is in the 7-hour range. About 4 hours to go, 3 hours to return. For an average person with good legs and no running, it takes 6-7 hours to go and 5-6 hours to return, which takes 11-13 hours. If you can climb Mt. Yotei once and Mt. Jozankei Tengu three times, you'll be fine. I don't recommend a day trip for people who need more than that. It's a valuable mountain. There are no artificial objects around. There is a high chance of seeing a bear. *It's not on a bump, but on a slope. (Original) トレランまたは、50㎞の経験がないと、日帰りは難しい。チロロ林道しか経験ありません。 トレラン2年目で行き5時間帰り4時間半で九時間半。 トレラン3年目で、行き四時間半で帰り3時間半で8時間ちょっと。 トレランの大会で上位入賞するようなトレラン上級者で7時間台です。行き四時間、帰り3時間かな。 一般的な健脚でラン無しの人で行き6-7時間、帰り5-6時間で11-13時間かかります。 羊蹄山を1回+定山渓天狗岳を3回できる人ならだいじょぶです。 それ以上かかる人にはあまり日帰りはオススメしません。 価値のある山です。 あたりは一切人工物なし。 熊に会える率高し。※ばたりではなく、斜面などにいる。
taku dj — Google review
(Translated by Google) The main peak of the Hidaka Mountains, the transliteration of "Big Mountain" in the Ainu language, has been the sacred mountain of the Ainu people in the Hidaka region since ancient times. In addition to a section of forest road, there are also 4 kilometers of 20 sections of river crossings and a 2-hour steep climb, including Taiwan's Alpine People with mountaineering experience may find it not that difficult, but brown bears are common in this area and the weather changes greatly. It is highly recommended to recuperate and maintain your strength at Horojiri Mountain Resort before and after climbing. When the weather is good, you can see Ishikari and Tokachi Plains in the distance. (Original) 日高山脈的主峰,愛奴語大山的音譯,自古以來就是日高地區愛努族的聖山,除了要踢一段林道,還有4公里20段過溪跟2小時陡上路段,有台灣高山登山經驗的人大概會覺得沒有那麼難,不過這一帶有棕熊出沒,天氣也變化大,強烈建議登山前後在幌尻山莊整補維持體力,天氣好的時候可以遠望石狩跟十勝平原
Che Kang Wu — Google review
(Translated by Google) Mt. Mt. Horoshiri has wonderful untouched nature, and the summit is endless no matter what route you take. It's dangerous to start in the dark, be exhausted and spend 13 to 16 hours, and if it rains and the wind blows, you'll suffer from hypothermia. We recommend using Horoshiri Sanso or Niikapporoshiri Sanso, or making sure you have enough equipment such as a tent and food, and leave yourself plenty of time. (Original) 幌尻岳、手付かずの自然が素晴らしい、山頂はどのルートでも果てしなく遠い。真っ暗な時間にスタートして疲労困憊し13〜16時間もかけてのピストンは危険、雨が降って風が吹けば低体温症。 幌尻山荘、新冠幌尻山荘を使ったり、テント食糧など十分な装備して余裕を持って行動することをおすすめ
Anton Hepatitis — Google review
(Translated by Google) Attack via Niikapporoshiri Hut The 17.5km forest road walk to the hut is quite tiring. That makes the joy even greater when you hit the peak. We also encountered many wild animals such as bears, deer, foxes, stoats, and chipmunks. (Original) 新冠ポロシリ小屋経由でアタック 小屋までの17.5kmの林道歩きは結構ツライです その分ピークを踏んた時の歓びもひとしおです クマ、鹿、キツネ、オコジョ、シマリスなど野生動物にもたくさん出会いました
ソムリエ — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is my impression of the piston from Chiroro Forest Road. Personally, I think it was too difficult and I would never walk the same route again. ・I can't find the route to the Chiroro forest road with AndroidAuto, and with a regular navigation system, even if I enter the map code, I'm guided to a different place, so I can't get to the trailhead... The correct answer is to go to Chiroro Bridge on National Route 274 and go south along the nearby road. For those who use Yamap, I think it will be easier to understand if you look at the Yamap map after arriving at Chiro Bridge. ・Anyway, it's a steep climb. Please be prepared. Especially in summer, please prepare at least 6 liters of water. (You can also replenish your supplies at Totta's Spring.) ・It's a battle between nature (barrows and rising water) and myself. If you decide this is not possible, please withdraw. ・If you think of it as a traverse through the Southern Alps, where there are brown maroons and no mountain huts, you can probably get the idea. (Original) チロロ林道からのピストンの感想です。 個人的には、厳しすぎて、二度と同じルートは歩かないと思います。 ・チロロ林道への経路がAndroidAutoで分からない、通常のナビだとマップコードを入れても違うところに案内されるなど、登山口へたどり着けません… 国道274号線の千呂露橋まで行って、すぐ近くの道を南に行くのが正解です。 ヤマップをやっている人は、千呂露橋に着いてから、ヤマップの地図を見るとわかりやすいと思います。 ・とにかく急登の縦走です。覚悟してください。特に夏は水を6リットルは用意してください。(トッタの泉での補給もありです。) ・自然(羆と増水)と自分との戦いです。無理だと判断したら、撤退してください。 ・羆がいて、山小屋のない南アルプスの縦走だと思えば、大体想像がつくと思います。
なかなかよくわからず — Google review
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Nibutani Dam

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Nature & Parks
Dams
(Translated by Google) There is a fine fishway. Even on holidays, I got a dam card when I talked on the intercom. (Original) 立派な魚道があります。休日でもインターホンで話をしたらダムカード貰えました。
nao min — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a dam that blocked the Saru River, but when seen from a distance, it has a gentle appearance that looks like a row of pensions. On the upstream side, you can walk to the riverbank. It seems rare to find a dam that allows you to go so close to the shore. The red-painted water gates are beautiful, and the dam has a slightly sexy feel without being intimidating. (Original) 沙流川を堰き止めたダムですが、遠目に見るとペンションでも並んでいるかのような優しい外観。上流側は川岸まで歩いていけます。こんなにほとりまで行けるダムも珍しいような。赤く塗られた水門も美しく、威圧感のない、ちょっと色っぽい感じのダムです。
Ichiro yoyogi — Google review
(Translated by Google) I visited the day after the rain, so the color of the lake surface was not beautiful. I parked my car in the large parking lot on the left bank🅿️ and walked around 300m from the top to find the fish ladder. I don't know much about dams, but it was a rare type of dam that I haven't seen anywhere else. (Original) 雨上がりの翌日に訪問したので湖面の色は綺麗ではなかったです。 左岸側の広い駐車場🅿️に車を停めて天端を300m程歩くと魚道がありました。 ダムには詳しくありませんが他では見ないタイプのダムで珍しかったです。
m m — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nibutani Dam is located approximately 21 kilometers from the mouth of the Saru River, with a basin area of ​​1,215 square kilometers, levee height of 32 meters, levee crest length of 550 meters, total water storage capacity of 31,500,000 cubic meters, and a gravity-type concrete dam with an effective water storage capacity of 17,200,000 cubic meters. is. The Nibutani area where the dam will be constructed is famous for its sacred sites for the Ainu people, which led to opposition movements and a lawsuit to stop the construction of the Nibutani Dam. (Original) 二風谷ダムは沙流川の河口より約21キロメートル地点に位置し、流域面積は1,215平方キロメートル、堤高32メートル、堤頂長550メートル、総貯水容量31,500,000立方メートル、有効貯水容量17,200,000立方メートルの重力式コンクリートダムです。 ダム建設される二風谷地区にはアイヌ民族聖地が有り反対運動があり【二風谷ダム建設差し止め訴訟】が有ったことで有名となっている。
ちょもらんま2号 — Google review
(Translated by Google) With a series of light green roofs It has a cute design that catches your eye even from a distance. Easy access as it is right next to the road. Good radio waves too. Dam cards can be obtained at the administration building. You can also get it at the nearby Sarukawa History Museum. (Original) ライトグリーンの屋根が連なった形で 遠くからでも目を引くかわいいデザインです。 道路のすぐ横にありアクセス簡単。 電波も良好。 ダムカードは管理棟でもらえます。近くの沙流川歴史館でももらえます。
mofmof master — Google review
(Translated by Google) The water in the dam lake was muddy because it had rained a lot the day before. It's not beautiful at all. The dam was releasing water, but the best view was a little far away, so you could just see the spray from the promenade not far from the parking lot. It's the season of fresh greenery, so it's nice to take a walk. I stopped by for toilet time, but I couldn't use the toilet, so I'm giving it a low rating. (Original) 前々日に雨が結構降った影響でダム湖の湖水は泥色。 全くもって綺麗では無いです。 ダムは放水してましたが良く見える位置は、ちょっと遠いので駐車場から離れていない遊歩道から、飛沫が見えるぐらいの感じ。 新緑の季節なので散策には良い感じと言えば良い感じ。 トイレタイムに立ち寄ったけどトイレ使えずで低評価とします。
くまじろう — Google review
(Translated by Google) When looking at the dam as a tourist resource, it is one of the most spectacular in Hokkaido, including the fish ladder, so I would give it the highest rating. (Original) ダムを観光資源として見た場合、魚道があるなど道内一の見応えがあるので最高評価とさせていただきます。
プラナアイスウルザ — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was a very large scale and magnificent dam. I don't know much about dams, but I was overwhelmed by how amazing it was. Next time, let's take a look at other dams! ! (Original) とてもスケールが大きく、立派なダムでした。 ダムには詳しくありませんが、凄さに圧倒されました。 今度は、他のダムも見てみよう!!
岡崎隆弘 — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a sacred place for the Ainu, and I came here without knowing that it was submerged under a dam.It was a place I had always wanted to visit someday, so I was moved by chance. On the left before the dam is the Ainu ruins of Yuoichashi, there is a fish ladder facility on the dam, and an observation deck on the left after crossing the dam. Also, you can see the bear rock from behind the dam management office. (Original) ここがアイヌの聖地で、ダムに沈んだ場所だと知らずに訪れたので、私がいつか訪れてみたいと思っていた場所でしたので、偶然に感動しました。 ダム手前左に、アイヌのユオイチャシ遺跡後があり、ダムに魚道施設、ダム渡って左に、展望台があります。 又、ダム管理所裏からクマの親子岩を望めます。
zuosaidaltendenjia — Google review
5

Historical Museum of the Saru River

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Museums
History Museums
(Translated by Google) I stopped by to get a dam card, but it seems that the history around the Saru River is reproduced with a diorama. Admission is free. (Original) ダムカードを頂きに寄りましたが沙流川周辺の歴史をジオラマで再現してあったりと見ごたえあります。 入場無料です。
??? — Google review
(Translated by Google) A museum related to the Saru River located at the back of the Ainu Kotan. The artifacts excavated from ruins from the Jomon period near Biratori are worth seeing. The view of the Saru River from the upper floors is beautiful, and it is a wonderful and comfortable facility. (Original) アイヌコタン奥にある、沙流川に係る博物館。平取近郊の縄文時代からの遺跡の出土品は見応えがあります。上階から見る沙流川の眺めも美しく、気持ちのいい素晴らしい施設です。
Ichiro yoyogi — Google review
(Translated by Google) I stopped by to get a dam card, and it's free to enter. (Original) ダムカードを貰いに寄りました、入館無料です。
t endo — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is an interesting museum located right next to the Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum in Biratori Town. We will introduce the stories of the people of the Saru River through an exhibition of artifacts excavated from the Biratori area. There are tons of photos showing excavation activity over the past few decades. (Original) 平取町二風谷アイヌ文化博物館のすぐ隣にある興味深い博物館です。 沙流川に伝わる人々の物語を、平取地域の出土品の展示を通して紹介します。 過去数十年にわたる発掘活動を示す写真が大量にあります。
BC Chan — Google review
(Translated by Google) It felt great to be able to see the Saru River from the observation room with a great view. It was interesting to see the exhibits of Jomon pottery, blacksmithing, minerals, and nature from the Saru region. (Original) 見晴らしの良い展望室から沙流川が見渡せ気持ちが良かったです。沙流地方の縄文土器、鍛冶、鉱物、自然の展示をしていて面白買ったです。
hisayoshi watanabe — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a free museum. Even though the exhibit was free, it was worth seeing. The exhibit included the process of reproducing an ``Ainu sword,'' but the Ainu did not have such technology at the time, so they were either purchased or inherited from the Japanese. (Original) 無料の資料館です。 展示内容も無料にしては、見ごたえがありました。 展示内容に「アイヌの刀剣」の再現工程がありましたが、当時アイヌにそのような技術はなかったので、和人から購入または譲り受けたものになります。
MMT1206 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Admission is free. There are many exhibits, including animals, plants and rocks from Biratori Town and the Saru River, artifacts excavated from ruins, and Payopira. (Original) 入館料無料。平取町、沙流川沿の動植物や岩石、遺跡からの出土品、パヨピラなど、多くの展示があります。
4Kit KURO. — Google review
(Translated by Google) This is a museum that introduces the nature and history of Saru River. It is located at the back of the Ainu Culture Museum, and admission is free. There seems to be an observation deck gallery, but unfortunately I couldn't go up there due to construction. (Original) 沙流川の自然や歴史を紹介する博物館です。アイヌ文化博物館の奥にあり、入館は無料です。展望台ギャラリーもあるようですが、工事中で上がることができず残念でした。
tsuki2b — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was the place where dam cards were distributed. Admission is free, but the exhibits are all of high quality. There is also an audio guide inside which is interesting. (Original) ダムカードの配布場所でした。入館料は無料ですが展示物はクオリティの高いものばかりです。中には音声ガイドもあり面白いです。
景色巡り隊 — Google review
(Translated by Google) You can learn about the history and origin of Saru River for free. Immediately after entering the entrance, there is a video exhibit that you can sit and watch. When I went there, I was able to watch an interesting video tracing Takeshiro Matsuura's research route into Hokkaido. Panels of vegetation that can be seen around the Saru River are also displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. When you go up to the second floor, you can see the magnificent Saru River through the large glass. Several chairs cut from large logs were lined up on the beautiful single-board counter, and it was great to sit there and gaze out at the majestic Saru River. (2022.9.23) (Original) 無料で沙流川の歴史や成り立ちが学べます。入口を入って直ぐにVIDEO展示があり座って視聴できます。自分が行ったときは松浦武四郎の北海道調査の経路を辿る興味深いビデオを見ることが出来ました。また沙流川周辺で見られる植生のパネルがわかりやすく展示されています。2階に上がると大きなガラス越しに雄大な沙流川を見渡す事が出来ます。見事な一枚板のカウンターに、大きな丸太から切り出して作られたイスが数個並べられ、そこに座って雄大な沙流川をユックリ眺められ最高でした。(2022.9.23)
niko camp — Google review