Hokkaido Heritage Day Tour: Upopoy, Naritasan Ryusenji Temple, and Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
Niseko
Hilton Niseko Village
Ainu Culture
Upopoy
Noboribetsu
1-Day Tour
This premium one-day tour departs from and returns to Hilton Niseko Village, offering a unique opportunity to experience Ainu culture, Japanese spirituality, and Hokkaido’s rich cultural heritage. Discover Ainu culture at Upopoy (Symbolic Space for Ethnic Coexistence), ring the temple bell, participate in a traditional Goma fire ritual, and experience meditation at Naritasan Ryusenji Temple near Noboribetsu Onsen. The journey also includes a theatrical performance at Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, a historical theme park that recreates the atmosphere of Japan’s Edo period. This tour brings together Hokkaido’s history, spirituality, and traditional entertainment in a single unforgettable day. Transportation is provided in a HiAce Grand Cabin. The tour is available for individuals and groups. For those interested, an optional Ainu Traditional Dinner is available that evening at Sisam, a restaurant within Hilton Niseko Village. This special dining experience offers an opportunity to taste traditional Ainu cuisine and deepen your appreciation of the culture explored during the day. Optional Dinner (Additional Cost) Adults: ¥10,000 Children: ¥5,000 Departure and Return Hilton Niseko Village (Meet at and return to the main entrance) Departure: 8:30 AM Return: 6:00 PM Total duration: Approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes Tour Dates Available on 30 designated days between December 22, 2026, and February 26, 2027. Tour Organizer Ceravi Co., Ltd.
Adult
JPY 18,000
Child
JPY 18,000
Duration
9h 30m
Highlights
POINT
1
Immerse yourself in indigenous Ainu heritage surrounded by Lake Poroto's scenery. Watch traditional dance performances (such as the Crane Dance) and explore the National Ainu Museum.
POINT
2
Experience peace and mindfulness in a sacred temple setting. Participate in temple bell ringing, witness a Goma fire ritual, and join a guided Zen meditation session.
POINT
3
Step back in time to the Edo Era in a historical theme park featuring traditional architecture, majestic Oiran (courtesan) shows, and thrilling Ninja performances.
POINT
4
Comfortable travel by Hiace Grand Cabin
POINT
5
Operates with a minimum of one participant. Adults and children pay the same price
POINT
6
[Optional] Round off your day with an exclusive Ainu-inspired dinner course at Hilton Niseko Village, tasting authentic ingredients and traditions learned during your journey.
Outline
8:25
Meet at Hilton Niseko Village
Please gather near the entrance on the 1st floor of Hilton Niseko Village. A staff member will come to meet you at 8:25.
8:30
Depart Hilton Niseko Village
Departure is by Hiace Grand Cabin.
10:30
Arrive at Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)
This is a national facility where you can learn about and experience Ainu culture.
11:00
Upopoy traditional performing arts show
ou will enjoy traditional performing arts. Through a visit to the National Ainu Museum, you will experience the spirit of the Ainu people, who have lived in harmony with nature.
Lunch (at your own expense)
Lunch is at your own arrangement at the restaurants and cafes inside Upopoy.
12:30
Depart Upopoy
Travel to Naritasan Ryusenji (approx. 30 minutes).
13:00
Arrive at Naritasan Ryusenji
An ancient temple near Noboribetsu Onsen. You will move into the temple grounds and check in.
Bell-Ringing, Goma Fire Ritual and Meditation
Enjoy ringing the temple bell in the grounds, a goma fire ritual in the main hall, and a quiet meditation experience that settles the mind.
13:40
Depart Naritasan Ryusenji
After a roll call, travel to Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura (approx. 10 minutes).
14:00
Arrive at Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
A cultural theme park that recreates the streets and culture of Japan’s Edo period. Enjoy exciting live performances, including ninja action and samurai shows, as well as hands-on activities such as shuriken throwing and archery. Visitors can also rent period costumes and try traditional craft experiences, including painting kokeshi dolls and daruma to take home as souvenirs. Enjoy a journey back in time through the culture and atmosphere of the Edo period.
Oiran Dance and Ninja Action Shows
Experience the beauty of Japanese tradition through the splendour of the oiran courtesan dance and powerful action performances.
16:00
Depart Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura
Return to Hilton Niseko Village (approx. 2 hours).
18:00
Arrive at Hilton Niseko Village and Disband
Thank you for joining us.
19:00
[Optional] Ainu Traditional Cuisine Dinner
Guests who wish to do so may enjoy a traditional Ainu dinner at the Sisam restaurant inside the Hilton Niseko Village starting at 7:00 p.m. (Additional charge: 10,000 yen per adult, tax included; 5,000 yen per child, tax included).
Checkin Times / Locations
8:25
Hilton Niseko Village
Please gather near the entrance on the 1st floor of Hilton Niseko Village. A staff member will come to meet you at 8:25. The tour also disbands at the same place.
Add-ons / Transportation
Add-ons
Ainu Traditional Cuisine Dinner
[Description]A hands-on dining experience where you can actually taste, that same evening, the Ainu food culture you encountered at Upopoy during the day. Enjoy a special course in which traditional ingredients and cooking methods are reinterpreted in a contemporary style. Time: from 19:00 Venue: Restaurant (Sisam) inside Hilton Niseko Village Price: JPY 10,000 per person (tax included) [Menu] - Amuse / Today's Special:Special seasonal appetizer (Tofu topped with salmon roe in dashi broth) - Citatap / Titatapu-Style Tuna and Avocado Salad, Niseko-Style: Chopped tuna and avocado arranged in traditional Ainu 'Citatap' style - Ohaw / Salmon and Vegetable Stew: Traditional Ainu hearty salmon soup cooked with vegetables - Main / Mashed Potatoes with Salmon Roe & Grilled Yūk (Venison 70g): Ainu-style mashed potatoes ('Cipor rataskep') paired with grilled tender Hokkaido venison - Meal / Rice Cooked with Millet and Other Grains: Fragrant rice steamed with traditional millets and grains - Dessert / Shito with Nut Sauce & Haskap Berry Sauce: Traditional Ainu rice flour & millet dumplings served with nut sauce and tart Haskap berry sauce[Price]AdultJPY 10,000
ChildJPY 5,000
Plan Information
- What's Included
- Round-trip transfer departing from and returning to Hilton Niseko Village (Hiace Grand Cabin, premium specification)
- Admission to Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)
- Upopoy traditional performing arts show
- Bell-ringing, goma fire ritual and meditation experiences at Naritasan Ryusenji *If the head priest is absent, these may be changed to incense-making and prayer bead-making experiences
- Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura admission and shows
- What's Not Included
- Lunch at the restaurants and cafes inside Upopoy (at your own expense)
- The optional "Ainu Traditional Cuisine Dinner" fee (JPY 10,000 per person, tax included)
- Personal food and drink expenses and souvenirs
- Restrictions
- This tour operates only on 30 designated days. Bookings cannot be accepted for dates outside the operating schedule.
- The minimum number of participants is one.
- The tour price is the same for adults and children.
- Additional Info
- Reservations close at 17:00 on the day before participation.
- The meeting point is near the entrance on the 1st floor of Hilton Niseko Village. A staff member will come to meet you at 8:25.
- Itinerary times are approximate and may change due to weather, traffic conditions or other circumstances.
- The optional "Ainu Traditional Cuisine Dinner" begins at 19:00 at the restaurant (Sisam) inside Hilton Niseko Village.
- SELAVI Co., Ltd. (㈱セラヴィ)
Cancellation Policies
- Until 23:59, 8 days prior: 0%
- Until 23:59, 2 days prior: 30%
- Until 23:59 the day before: 40%
- Until start time: 50%
- After start time: 100%