【In August】 Things to do in Japan Page 272

• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

In this plan using the in pressed flowers to create iphone, the case of the smart phone (Smartphone). Use seasonal flowers, and very cute case and continue to place such as colorful flowers and leaves of various shapes. Also is a perfect gift for such as your friends and relatives. Your participation in the child is also OK.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
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Pressed flowers, press the familiar nature of the flowers, or draw a picture, it is the art and creating accessories. In this plan using the in pressed flowers, create a welcome board. Not only the flowers, leaves and vines, leftovers of vegetables and fruits, seaweed, etc. also use, you can make like high quality of the board like a pro even a beginner. The resulting board and decorate the front door as a welcome board, and or to the plate of the room of the individual, you can capture the beauty of nature in the interior. Also is a perfect gift for such as your friends and relatives. Please Experience the work of making a nice pressed flowers while by all means feel the beauty of nature.

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• Age 5～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

At "Sabo Fuwari", which opened in October 2022 by the long-established Japanese confectionery shop "Shokindo", which was founded in 2015 and has been in business for 156 years, you can rent out an elegant Japanese sweets making experience in a stylish store based on white. You can enjoy delicious matcha and original sweets. First, choose your favorite theme from the fresh sweets that change with the season, and enjoy the "Nerikiri experience". Even if it's your first time to touch namagashi, the staff will kindly and carefully give you a lecture, so you can enjoy making Japanese sweets without being nervous. After the Nerikiri experience, enjoy your handcrafted sweets with delicious matcha. Eating Japanese sweets with authentic Urasenke-style matcha will be the best luxury time together with making yourself. Lastly, enjoy cold tea and original sweets made only for the participants of the experience, “Otome no Yukigoromo”, which is made by wrapping Shokindo’s representative product “Awayuki” in baked sweets baked on the spot! If you ask questions about the etiquette of matcha tea, the history and culture of Shimonoseki and Shokindo, etc., Mr. Nishihara will teach you various things in a friendly and fun way. While feeling the history of a long-established local Japanese confectionery shop, enjoy freshly made Japanese sweets in a private space... Please enjoy such a luxurious hour.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• 4～5 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

This plan includes kimono rental, dressing by a hairdresser, and hair styling. One of the symbols of Noshiro City, which prospered through the lumber industry, is the former restaurant Kaneyu, which was built using plenty of natural Akita cedar and is registered as a national tangible cultural property. A hairdresser will dress you in your kimono and style your hair. Enjoy taking photos in the building and strolling around the town in a kimono. Noshiro City is home to Noshiro Technical High School (now Noshiro Science and Technology High School), which is said to have been the model for the high school that appears in the movie, and many fans visit on a pilgrimage to the holy land of basketball. There are basketball-related museums, monuments, and wall art in the neighborhood. ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＜Prices＞① Beautiful Set (Kimono) [26,500 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set, photogenic set, Kumiko making experience② Casual Beautiful Set (Kimono) [19,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set③ Student Beautiful Set (Kimono) [20,000 yen] Kimono, accessories, hair set, photogenic set【Photogenic Set】Contents: Screen for photo shoot, umbrella, self-shutter※All prices are inclusive of tax.※Includes kimono, underwear, obi, geta, drawstring bag, dressing fee, room fee for dressing, and hair set fee.※Please choose the pattern of your kimono on the day.※Plans ① and ③ include the rental fee for the "Photogenic Set".※The "Kumiko making experience" included in Plan ① is a popular menu where you can experience traditional techniques. You will be carefully taught how to make the kumiko, and you can take home the finished kumiko craft as a souvenir. *You can add the "Photogenic Set" and "Kumiko Making Experience" as options. Photogenic Set: 2,800 yen Kumiko Making Experience: 4,700 yen ■ [June to September only] Yukata rental plans are also available. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/55849

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• Age 10～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 / 20:00

By calmly facing yourself through meditation, you can let go of the ego that binds you and free your mind. Zen meditation is not an extraordinary experience; it lies in your daily life.

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• Age 1～Age 85
• Within 1 hour

The entire experience takes 15 to 30 minutes, so it's perfect for when you have a bit of free time! Enjoy a casual kimono experience. Please enjoy taking photos inside the building. You can also take photos at the photo panels of Mt. Fuji or in the Japanese-style room.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. This page is for those applying alone. There is a discount plan for two or more people. Please apply from there. The Katakai Fireworks Festival will be open for special business on August 2nd and 3rd, and September 9th and 10th. For details, search for "Kimono Rental Mayu" on SNS. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate alone. We will provide kimonos from October to May, and yukatas from June to September. We have over 70 kimonos for women and over 80 yukatas for women. We have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos for men, in S, M, L, and LL sizes. We also have basic colors for men's yukatas.

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• Age 12～Age 90
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

This plan allows you to walk around the town freely wearing a kimono or yukata. You can walk around Niigata Furumachi in a kimono, and there are shrines, temples, historical buildings, and Japanese gardens nearby. You can participate with friends or as a couple. Kimonos will be provided from October to May, and yukatas will be provided from June to September. There are more than 60 kimonos for women and more than 50 yukatas for women. For men, we have basic navy blue, gray, and dark brown kimonos in S, M, L, and LL sizes. Men's yukatas are also available in basic colors. We will be open for special business on August 2nd and 3rd, and September 9th and 10th for the Katakai Fireworks Festival. Thank you for your understanding. For more information, please search for "Rental Kimono Shop Mayu" on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Speaking of summer, no matter what Wed It's play! adult Also children Wed I love playing ... it is! "Runrun course"Wed, I love you! This is a FUN course that is perfect for parents and children and those who want to start playing on the river. adult Return to their children's minds, children are different from the pool Wed Suck for a play ... Let's receive the gift from nature with the whole body! "Runrun course" is the best course for making summer memories.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours

Speaking of summer, no matter what Wed It's play! adult Also children Wed I love playing ... it is! "Runrun course"Wed, I love you! This is a FUN course that is perfect for parents and children and those who want to start playing on the river. adult Return to their children's minds, children are different from the pool Wed Suck for a play ... Let's receive the gift from nature with the whole body! "Runrun course" is the best course for making summer memories.

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• Age 15～
• 3～4 hours

Sun light Ashikaga Utsunomiya area Walking & commemorative photo with kimono. Dressing free. Full set Rental . Hand raiding feel free plan. 3 hour system 10000 yen (tax included). Extension is also OK in 1 hour unit!　　　　　　 Utsunomiya Tochigi is located in the center of the prefecture, the starting point in the Utsunomiya Sun convenient access to the light and the Ashikaga! Sun light and the Ashikaga, of course, you can enjoy slowly also recommended spot explore the Utsunomiya city. Recommended spots & popular cafe tour ♪ Please do not hesitate to ask the staff. Sun light Toshogu Uto Miyagi ruins park Otani museum peace Kannon Ashikaga Flower Park etc.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Ikebana is dried remains vivid natural color with a special technology to the interior building experience of Ecrin Flower decorate the sterically flowers. Decoration to arrange flowers in heart-shaped glass case, you can take home Once finished. Your participation and children are also welcome. Flower lover's will enjoy Have a sure fun time.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

The crown made with flowers is from children Year It is an ornament that makes you happy just for the people of the distribution. In this plan, we will use an artificial flower to make a corolla. An artificial flower has the natural beauty of a fresh flower, but you can decorate it like a fresh flower without the need for maintenance. You will be pleased with various occasions, such as a present for the bride at the bridal, Mother's Day, Respect for the Elderly, and Women's Party.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Vivid colors, round form Macarons like a jewel. In Paris, it is said that the shops without macaroons are indispensable for Parisiennes, as they cannot be called patisseries. In this lesson, you will create a macaron tower in about 2 hours using your favorite color clay. It is also a popular lesson for children, and it is also recommended for those who want to decorate with bridal or present to friends. On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Why do not you handmade baby shoes cake with soft clay to baby birthday celebration? Of course, congratulations to your baby, Gokyodai and your relatives, to friends of the baby, very cute, will present the kindness and warmth is overflowing. And fluffy clay is comfortable, and go in the form little by little, we have doubled more and more fun. It is recommended as a work of sincerity affectionate handmade celebration.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

A cake that makes you feel happy even if you eat it. Why do not you make such a cake with soft clay? Although it is hard to eat, it is a cupcake that makes you feel very cute and happy with colors and decorations that can only be made with soft clay. It's fun to take shape little by little, and many people are crazy about it. On the day You can take it home.

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• Age 2～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00

Create a rose two-wheel using the clay like a good fluffy marshmallow quality, and finish in a small arrangement with accessories and ribbon. And fluffy clay comfortably, it seems fun to go in the form little by little, many people that completely go crazy. Like going home with is happy, such that want to show it to someone, why not make your heart flutter work? !

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• Age 10～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day

At the foot of the active volcano, Zhejiang Bay Diving! In majestic nature Diving There are many new discoveries in and out of the sea! !

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This plan is a plan that you can experience buckwheat using 100% buckwheat flour from Yamagata. You can experience buckwheat while feeling comfortable nature in a green environment with parks which are spacious close by. The journey time is about 3 hours.

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• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 07:45

Many repeat customers! I want to try diving in Kagoshima, Kyushu, but I'm a bit nervous... If that sounds like you, try a trial dive at Dive Shop SB! Our experienced staff will guide you through the underwater world with safety as their number one priority. You're guaranteed to see tropical fish and coral! A relaxing experience in a small group setting! (Underwater photos are given as a gift, individual warm water showers, separate changing rooms for men and women, a rest room, refrigerator, safe, microwave oven) *The diving points may change depending on the sea conditions.

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• Age 8～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

This plan is a buckwheat noodle plan that you can experience from grinding soba noodle with grinding stone to powder. You can experience buckwheat while feeling comfortable nature in a green environment with parks which are spacious close by. The journey time is about 3 hours.

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:50

An active member of the troupe will accompany you on the entire trip in a chartered taxi, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. You will visit the museum to learn about the history of Awaji puppet theater and its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the birthplace of Awaji puppet theater. Taking photos in a place associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. If you wish, we will take you to a sweets shop recommended by the puppet theater member. After learning the basics of Awaji puppet theater, you will return to the puppet theater and enjoy the long-awaited "Ebisu Dance" (with a backstage tour). * Shopping at the sweets shop is not included in the experience fee. Please pay directly to the store. We may not be able to guide you on holidays. * Please take photos with your own camera. [Tourism Ambassador Planning Participation Plan] This plan is a plan planned by the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", who promotes the charm of Awaji Island. ■Experience Schedule・12:50 Meet at Awaji Ningyo Za (After meeting, travel by taxi with your guide)・12:55 Gokokuji Temple (The ancestors of Awaji Ningyo Joruri performers were under the patronage of Awaji's guardian, Hosokawa, and performed Shinto ritual arts) (approx. 15 min.)・13:25 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (approx. 35 min.)・14:05 Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument marking the birthplace of Awaji puppets, Ebisu Shrine) (approx. 10 min.)・14:20 If you wish, you can be taken to a Japanese and Western confectionery shop recommended by a current member of the troupe (takeout)・14:45 Awaji Ningyo Za (15:00-15:50 Ebisu dance and backstage tour)・16:00 Disband on site

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 12:50

An active member of the troupe will accompany you on the entire trip in a chartered taxi, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. You will visit the museum to learn about the history of Awaji puppet theater and its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the birthplace of Awaji puppet theater. Taking photos in a place associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. If you wish, we will take you to a sweets shop recommended by the puppet theater member. After learning the basics of Awaji puppet theater, you will return to the puppet theater and enjoy the long-awaited "Ebisu Dance". * Shopping at the sweets shop is not included in the experience fee. Please pay directly to the store. We may not be able to guide you on closed days. * Please take photos with your own camera. [Ambassador joint project] This plan is a joint project with the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", which promotes the charm of Awaji Island. ■Experience Schedule・12:50 Meet at Awaji Ningyo Za (After meeting, travel by taxi with your guide)・12:55 Gokokuji Temple (The ancestors of Awaji Ningyo Joruri performers were under the patronage of Awaji's guardian, Hosokawa, and performed Shinto ritual arts) (approx. 15 min.)・13:25 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (approx. 35 min.)・14:05 Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument marking the birthplace of Awaji puppets, Ebisu Shrine) (approx. 10 min.)・14:20 If you wish, you can be taken to a Japanese and Western confectionery shop recommended by a current member of the troupe (takeout)・14:45 Awaji Ningyo Za (15:00-15:50 Ebisu dance and backstage tour)・16:00 Disband on site

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• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:30

[Awaji Ningyo Za] An active member of the troupe will accompany you in a chartered taxi the entire trip, carrying the representative Awaji puppet "Ebisu-sama" as your personal guide. At the Awaji Ningyo Joruri Museum, you will learn about the history, its glamorous heyday, the props used on stage and the mechanisms of how they are handled, and tour the areas associated with Ebisu-sama, known for its signature performance, "Ebisu-mai." There will also be power spots, and you may receive blessings from Ebisu-sama. Being able to take photos in an area associated with Ebisu-sama is a rare experience that you would not normally be able to have. After that, you will return to the Ningyo Za and, at your leisure, you will watch the main performance, "Ebisu-mai." *Please take photos with your own camera. Lunch is not included in this experience, but if you wish, you can make a reservation at a restaurant recommended by a Ningyo Za member. (Please answer the questions for your reservation request. Please pay for your meal at the restaurant. There are other dining facilities in the surrounding area. *See below) [Tourism Ambassador Participation Plan] This plan is planned by the "Awaji Island Tourism Ambassador", who promotes the charms of Awaji Island. [Backstage Tour] You can see behind the scenes, which you cannot normally see, with commentary from the staff. It is an opportunity to see an authentic Bunraku puppet theater performance and interact with the performers of the Awaji Puppet Theater. (Commemorative photos with Awaji dolls will be taken with your own camera) ■ Experience Schedule ・ 10:30 Awaji Ningyo Za meeting (After meeting, travel by taxi with the guide) ・ 10:45 Visit to the Ningyo Joruri Museum (about 30 minutes) ・ 11:20 Visit to Sanjo Hachiman Shrine (Visit the monument of the birthplace of Awaji dolls, Ebisu Shrine) (about 10 minutes) ・ 12:00-12:45 Lunch on your own * If you wish, we will reserve and guide you to a restaurant recommended by the troupe (Sushi Restaurant Haruyoshi) (Please apply in the questions when booking the experience. Please pay for meals directly at the store) ・ 12:50 Nishihama Shrine (Daimyojin) ・ Visit to Myojin Cape (Shrine dedicated to Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Izanami-no-Mikoto, observation deck on the rocks, power spot on the rocks) (about 30 minutes) *In the event of rain, the tour of the rocks at Myojin Cape will be canceled. 13:30 Tour of Izanagi Shrine (Japan's oldest shrine dedicated to Izanagi and Izanami) (approx. 40 mins) 14:45 Awaji Puppet Theatre (15:00-15:50 Ebisu Dance and backstage tour) 16:00 Local disbandment *It is possible to eat lunch around Tsushi, Goshiki-cho, Sumoto City, but please make your own lunch reservation. We will pick you up and drop you off in the same taxi.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy experience class taught by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. Using her experience teaching calligraphy to foreigners, Saori will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques, and you will also receive a one-of-a-kind souvenir. We will visit your designated venue and provide all the tools, so please feel free to join us.

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• Age 7～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:15 / 13:15 / 15:15 / 17:15

This is a calligraphy class held at your home by Saori, a calligrapher who serves as a tourism ambassador for Tochigi Prefecture. We will carefully teach you how to hold the brush, explain the tools you need, and give you basic writing techniques. Recommended for: People who want to attend classes but can't; Elderly people; People who don't like being in groups. Pencils, brush pens, and calligraphy (regular script, cursive script, and various kana characters) People living in Tokyo and Kanagawa.

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• Age 13～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:30

Uncover a renewed sense of self amidst the breathtaking beauty of Matsushima, where countless monks have sought spiritual awakening. Tranquwell, a premier wellness retreat company, invites you to a day of Zen and nature.

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• Age 15～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00 / 09:00

*This is the best season for diving. ◆ License acquisition 2 (3) days, all fees included (NAUI or PADI) ◆ Small group maximum of 4 people (To ensure safety, if there are 4 people, we will divide them into groups and enter the sea with 2 people) ) The course will be a little longer so that you can understand it in a leisurely manner. ◆Underwater souvenir photo included ◆Equipment rental free for 1 year ★Recommended points for this plan★ (Course description) It is recommended for those who are short on time as it is 2 days. You can obtain a diving license (PAD/NAUI open water). Please study the subject at home in advance before attending the course. On the first day, you can swim in shallow water, and if you are afraid of sudden seas, you can also swim in the pool beforehand. Also, since we have a small number of people, we can take it easy and work until we are satisfied.

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• Age 15～Age 65
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 07:00 / 09:00

*The best season for diving is now ◆3 days to get license, all fees included (NAUI or PADI) ◆Small group of up to 2 people We will take a little longer until you are satisfied. ◆Underwater commemorative photo included ◆Equipment rental is free for 1 year ★Recommended points of this plan★ (Explanation of the course) We will do a full day of course in shallow waters in the pool, so you can go to the sea without worry. You can obtain a diving license (PAD / NAUI open water). You will study the theory at home in advance and attend the course. On the first day, the sea will be shallow, and if you are afraid of the sea suddenly, you can do a pool beforehand. Also, since the number of people is small, we will take it easy and do it until you are satisfied.

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• Age 18～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

★Even if you can't swim, you don't have to worry because an instructor will be there! ★The heating room is heated using thinned wood from Lake Shikotsu♪★Rash guard leggings (women's swimsuit, men's shorts), bath towel, poncho free rental♪Plan description ★The heating room tent is made by MORZH, which is said to be the hottest in the world! ★Snorkeling experience in Lake Shikotsu, which has the best water quality in Japan for 10 consecutive years, warming up your cold body in the heating room, bathing and relaxing experience [Experience time] Approximately 02:00h From gathering to disbanding (30 minutes before and after changing clothes, snorkeling, heating room, bathing, about 1 hour for break) Spring Water temperature: March to May 4℃ to 7℃ June 7 to 10℃ With the arrival of early summer, in early May, the fish return to the shore. From March to June, the water is extremely clear and the contrast of Mt. Fubukushi and Mt. Tarumae is beautiful. Summer Water temperature: July 10-15°C, August-September 15-20°C From July to September, the endangered species of underwater flower, Chitose Baikamo, blooms, and the peak season for Lake Shikotsu begins. The aquatic plants sway beautifully, creating a fantastic space. Underwater, you can see the blue-hued three-spined sticklebacks and Ezo dace. Autumn Water temperature: October 15-18°C, November 10-15°C From October to November, the kokanee salmon, dyed in their nuptial colors, return to the shore to spawn. The leaves also begin to change from green to red and yellow, and even the fallen leaves add a splash of color to the water. Midwinter Water temperature: December 7-10°C January-February 0-4°C December-February Plankton in the water also decreases, transparency increases, and the water becomes even more tranquil. Visibility increases to the point where you can see 30 meters ahead. The sunlight shining in warmly illuminates the water, which is at 2°C. The Hyoto Ice Museum Festival, one of Hokkaido's three major winter festivals, is held from late January to mid-February. As the lake water is highly transparent, the ice sculptures shine blue like Lake Shikotsu during the day, and at night, the lake is lit up and fireworks are set off, making it a sight to behold.

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