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Living Along the Saru River — Ainu Crafts Exhibition

25 Sep 2026 — 15 Dec 2026

Patterned Ainu attus robes in display cases at a museum in Nibutani
Ainu textiles in Nibutani, Saru River region, June 2009. Context photograph; not the 2026 Minpaku exhibition. Photo: Gpwitteveen / Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Converted to WebP.

About the event

The exhibition places craft within living histories rather than treating objects as anonymous decoration. Photographs, documents and descendants’ words help explain the relationships behind the collection. Admission also covers the museum’s main galleries.

Plan your visit

Hours & closure days
10:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Full closure calendar not yet verified here.
Admission
Adult ¥1,200; university ¥600; high-school age and younger free.
Tickets & booking
Check the museum’s opening calendar before travelling. Park admission is separate if you also enter its paid gardens.

Opening-day exceptions are not fully confirmed. Check the official calendar before choosing a day.

Official details & tickets ↗

Location & access

National Museum of Ethnology, Special Exhibition Hall

National Museum of Ethnology, Special Exhibition Hall

1-1 Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita, Osaka

Getting here

Use the official venue map to identify the event entrance.

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Event details checked 11 Oct 2026. Times are Japan Standard Time.

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