Folk Art Cafe Poronno: Savoring Exquisite Ainu Cuisine

Located in a traditional Ainu village within the Akan Lake hot spring town, this cafe serves guests memorable and unique meals. The menu contains hallmarks of Ainu cuisine with traditional names rendered in Japanese katakana syllabary and accompanied by thorough explanations of the dishes. One of their specialties is their homemade ‘Poche’ Pizza made from a special type of potato which you can only try at their café!  Although every dish is seasoned simply, everything packs a delicious punch. Stop by and try the original dishes and the cuisine of the Ainu people at this rare establishment!