Things to do in Hokkaido Page 11

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

You can experience making your own original calligraphy T-shirt in Naganuma Town, an hour's drive from Sapporo. Why not create a one-of-a-kind T-shirt by drawing with ink made for fabrics that won't come off even after washing? You can freely create your own original calligraphy T-shirt using washable ink for fabrics. It's different from regular ink, so you can wear it for a long time without worry. Practice your original calligraphy, write your favorite characters on a T-shirt, and add a red seal-style stamp. The instructor, Satoko, is a cheerful and powerful calligrapher. She is a real calligrapher who has exhibited at numerous exhibitions, but she is a wonderful person (and a big eater) who is not at all pretentious. She is a popular big sister in Naganuma! Your T-shirt is sure to become one of your favorites!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Naganuma Town, an hour's drive from Sapporo, produces beautiful flowers. Why not try to be soothed by flowers in Naganuma Town? With the advice of an instructor, you can freely arrange seasonal flowers from the surrounding area in a special box set with absorbent sponges. It's fun! Naganuma Town is famous for its rice and vegetable production, but in fact there are many wonderful flower producers. So Maoi, a flower shop that fell in love with the flowers of Naganuma Town, moved from Sapporo to the town. Their outstanding flower arranging sense has attracted the attention of various industries, and they were even entrusted with the flowers for the opening of a certain luxury hotel on the shores of Lake Shikotsu that recently opened. The shop is always full of fresh flowers. When you order a bouquet, they will ask you, "Who is this for?" and arrange it to suit the recipient and the image of the sender. As they fell in love with the flowers of Naganuma, they have built strong relationships with local flower farmers. There are many flowers that are only grown in Naganuma. In the box flower making experience, you can freely arrange seasonal flowers in the specially prepared box, and learn the tricks of flower arranging and the rules for arranging beautifully. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask the friendly instructor. The boxed flower arrangement you made will surely be a very welcome item to display in your home or give as a gift!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Naganuma Town is a town of art! There are many artists and craftspeople here. Naganuma Town is about an hour's drive from Sapporo, and you can experience the finishing touches of the traditional craft "Wakasa chopsticks"! The final step in making Wakasa chopsticks is polishing. Colorful painted patterns and mother-of-pearl appear on the black lacquered chopsticks.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• 3～4 hours

For beginners] Road bike experience that does not run on public roads Isamu Noguchi, Moerenuma 10km (with transportation from Sapporo city) While cycling lightly in the vast Moerenuma Park, go around Isamu Noguchi's sculptures. Recommended for those who want to start road bikes from now on! *Moerenuma Park This is a general park in Sapporo that was planned as a base park in the "Circular Green Belt Concept," which envelops the city of Sapporo in a belt of parks and green spaces. The basic design was created by the world-famous sculptor Isamu Noguchi, and the construction was carried out based on the concept of "making the whole into a single sculpture". On the vast grounds, facilities such as mountains, fountains, and playground equipment that make extensive use of geometric forms are arranged in an orderly manner, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery that combines nature and art. [Required time] About 3 hours (pick-up time) *The required time varies depending on the level. Pick up is basically at 9:00. Regarding the time, it may be possible to match the customer's convenience depending on the application status of the course. Please inquire at the time of application. [Recommended point] Before the tour, a cycling instructor (authorized by the Japan Cycling Association) will give you a lesson on how to ride, so you can enjoy cycling with peace of mind and exhilaration. * In addition, please check "participation conditions, other remarks and special notes" in advance.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 08:50 / 11:50 / 12:50 / 13:50

A collaboration between Hokkaido and Western horseback riding! Board a shuttle from Sapporo and head to the cowboy town of ``Wild Mustangs'' at the foot of Mt. Hakken, on the way to Jozankei Onsen and Hoheikyo Onsen. At the foot of Mt. Hakken, Cowboy Town is a reproduction of the townscape of the good old west, and is located on a hill, so the air is very refreshing! The sheriff's guide will give you detailed instructions, so it's safe even for beginners and children. After learning how to ride a horse from a sheriff's guide, you can mount your horse and go patrolling a western town! Orchards and campgrounds spread out below. Let's go on a patrol while enjoying the scenery! On the 50-minute course, you will practice brisk walking and will be guided to a course that takes you around the orchard in a wide circle. When you spend time with horses, your body and mind will be rhythmically refreshed and refreshed♪ You will definitely be drawn into the charm of Western culture! You can also see the autumn leaves in October and November. Enjoy a horseback riding experience while admiring the beautiful autumn leaves. ～Flow of the day～① Depart by taxi from the meeting point in Sapporo ② Arrive at Mt. Hakken “Wild Mustangs” ③ Start horseback riding experience! <Basic Lesson & Patrol> ④ Horseback riding experience completed ⑤ Departure from "Wild Mustangs" in Minami Ward, Horo City ⑥ Drop off at your desired location in Sapporo city center (times are approximate)

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• Age 13～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

We will guide you to the tip of the water while letting you feel the wind. Don't miss this time-limited valley beauty! Soak up the negative ions of the Toyohira River with your whole body and jump in! Do you not try courage!

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 16～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00

During the Nitori Ladies Golf Tournament, Hakodate Onuma Segway Tours will be offering a limited-time course. [Note] This course is only available during the golf tournament held at the neighboring Hokkaido Country Club. Due to restrictions on driving on certain areas of the premises, the price differs from regular tours. Hop on a futuristic Segway and explore the majestic nature of Onuma with a nature guide. First, learn the basics of Segway operation in a one-hour training session, then set off on a tour accompanied by a nature guide who is well-versed in the joys of the field! The trail is full of fascinating and varied scenery, with mountains, valleys, and grasslands. You can also enjoy the seasonal changes of nature, such as seeing animals like red foxes, spring flowers, summer greenery, and autumn foliage. Experience the thrill of a Segway while immersed in the magnificent natural environment!

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours

Why not try hiking through the snow-covered Asarigawa Onsen Ski Resort in winter? Enjoy tea time on the terrace at the lift drop-off point along the way. If you climb to the top, you'll be rewarded with an unobstructed view. The sea blending with the sky is a sight you won't find anywhere else. On your way back, refresh your body and mind by taking a dip in Asarigawa Onsen!

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00

Okhotsk Abashiri is a town where five kinds of crabs are landed, but the number of people who have the rights to catch crabs has decreased. Crab specialty stores in Abashiri are respectfully called "kaniya" (crab shops). In this program, the owner of Kanekatsu Watanabe Suisan, which owns the crab fishing boat Noshiromaru, will teach you everything about Okhotsk crabs. Learn how to distinguish between different types of crabs, how to choose delicious crabs, and tips on thawing crabs to make them taste better, and enjoy freshly boiled king crab (or hairy crab, depending on the season). This program will help you develop an eye for selecting crabs. ~Experience Schedule~11:00~Orientation, commemorative photo with crab11:10~Removing miso~Watching crab boiling (Until the time is up to boiling, listen to the craftsman talk about drift ice and fish)11:40~Crab cutting experience12:00~Eating crab12:20 How to choose delicious crab12:30 End

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 7～Age 69
• 2～3 hours
• 09:10 / 10:50 / 12:50

Walk through the virgin forest on snowshoes to view the cliffs that stretch all the way to Cape Shiretoko. You can see waterfalls flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, giant icicles, and, depending on the season, drifting ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also spot eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are designated as natural monuments. In the event of a blizzard or other bad weather, we will contact you via your mobile device and, if you wish, we will cancel the tour or reschedule it for a later date when the weather improves. This tour is intended for people between the ages of 7 and 69 who do not require walking sticks or poles.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 70
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

We will guide you through one of three themes: "Fields," "Cows (Dairy Farming)," or "Horses." You will be involved in the "farming work" that farmers actually do at that time on that day. Experience the forefront of food and learn how the food you eat every day is produced.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 3～4 hours
• 09:00 / 14:00

Enjoy fishing in the tributaries of the Sorachi River that flows through Furano City. In addition to wild river fish such as rainbow trout, char, and American trout, if you are lucky, you can also catch Oshorokoma, which only live in Hokkaido. We use artificial salmon roe as bait, so even women who don't like handling live bait can feel free to participate. Let's play with natural river fish in the clear streams of the northern land. The fish you catch will be fried on the spot.

• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 4～5 hours
• 16:00

Owner Yamashita, who had only planned to stay for six months after returning from studying abroad in London, fell in love with Abashiri and decided to move there. This town is rich in nature in every season, and seafood and mountain produce nurtured by the Sea of Okhotsk, so much so that it is impossible to master it. This sushi restaurant with only eight seats, run by an owner with rare experience, has many repeat customers and foreign tourists, making it so popular that it is difficult to get a reservation. Since it is fully booked, a special program has been organized on one day a week on the restaurant's closed day. You will learn how to make nigiri sushi directly from the owner of the sushi restaurant using seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido, including Okhotsk. At your next home party, try making sushi yourself and impress your guests. ~Experience schedule~15:55 Meet at location16:00-16:10 Orientation16:10-16:40 1) Neta cutting experience & craftsman's trivia (we will teach you about fish and how to tell if it's fresh)16:40-17:00 2) How to make vinegared rice & craftsman's trivia (we will teach you the traditional way to make vinegared rice)17:00-18:00 (Interval: free time for each person)18:00-20:00 3) Meal & nigiri sushi experience (you will make nigiri sushi using the sushi ingredients that you have cut yourself) For dinner, enjoy the owner's proud sushi dishes!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 14～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:30

From the summit of the highest peak in the Kussharo Caldera, at an elevation of 999.99m, you can look down on four national parks: Akan Mashu, Shiretoko, Kushiro Marshland, and Daisetsuzan. If you put in a little effort and get up early, you may be able to see the miraculous view of the sunrise rising from the sea of ​​clouds. Why not go and see a spectacular view that will change your life? ~Schedule for the day~8:30 Meet at Highland Koshimizu The first 30 minutes are a continuous climb, but after that you can enjoy a pleasant ridge walk♪10:30 Arrive at the peak Have a relaxing coffee break at the viewpoint10:45 Start descending11:30 Finish descending Thank you for your hard work! We will provide you with local information such as recommended restaurants and hot springs nearby!

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• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 12:00

At the foot of Mt. Hakodate, at a rental villa near the Red Brick Warehouse, you can experience the hottest tent sauna! You can also enjoy the rental villa short stay with the living kitchen in the rental villa and the jacuzzi available. Authentic Russian tent sauna MORZH is installed in the courtyard. After enjoying the four seasons and experiencing the sauna, you can experience "Totou" in the water bath, in the snow, and in the jacuzzi. Experience an open time both physically and mentally in a private area called a rental villa. Not only outdoor tent sauna and cold bath, but also jacuzzi shower in the rental villa can be used. Jacuzzi is watching the aquarium where goldfish swim! It is a short stay that not only dads who like saunas but also children can enjoy. The toilet and kitchen are fully equipped, so you can enjoy simple cooking, take-out, and delivery, which is perfect for experiencing extraordinary life. The management staff will explain the installation of the tent sauna and the use of the facility before using it, so you can use it with confidence. Since this facility is also an accommodation facility, we will reply to you after confirming the availability of accommodation by requesting an activity reservation.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 80
• 5～6 hours
• 09:20

About 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo city, you can enjoy smelt fishing experience in the ponds and lakes of the Ishikari River system. In the era of with corona, it is necessary to avoid fishing methods that are densely packed in a tent of about 1 tsubo with shared seats, trace the new Hokkaido guidelines and Go To travel, and at the same time provide the enjoyment of winter without hesitation. increase. Therefore, we decided to set up a tent on the ice with our customers, make holes in the ice, fish, sample and enjoy the event. Of course, with a limited number of groups (private plan), we have condensed the play of Hokkaido in the middle. A fishing line is hung from a hole made in the thickly frozen river surface to aim at the smelt swarming under the ice. You can enjoy the caught smelt as a tasting such as tempura and fried chicken. We use a farmer's home-made house, so we have perfect protection against the cold. On the day of the event, a free shuttle car is operated from the center of Sapporo city, making it convenient for round trips. If you are lucky, you may see red foxes, white-tailed eagles, and tundra swans. Why do not you experience a day to enjoy the special nature? Basically, it will be a one-day experience plan with lunch in between, but if you wish, you can enjoy sledding at a nearby ski resort on the route, try snowshoeing in a vacant lot, or have a local experience. It is a "almost one day charter plan" for customers that you can do while stopping by delicious farm restaurants, Genghis Khan, ramen shops, etc. Please feel free to make use of it for a day of fun-filled play produced by local tourism professionals.

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• Age 5～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 08:00

Easy access with Sapporo Station departure and arrival. We will guide you to two recommended observation spots around Lake Utonai, a treasure trove of wild birds. This tour is for birdwatching beginners. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with seasonal birds while walking through the lakeside wetlands and forest edges! We will give you a gentle lecture on how to use binoculars, how to find birds, and how to take photos while walking through the field. Even beginners can participate with confidence. The path is basically well-maintained, so even small children (5 years old and over) can participate. There will be a lunch break along the way. This tour is recommended for those who want to start birdwatching and want to observe at a different spot every once in a while. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:00

This is a 2km walk to see the unusual "Furepe Falls", a waterfall that falls directly into the sea from a cliff gap. On clear days, the Shiretoko mountain range is beautiful here. You can also see how the Shiretoko 100 Square Meter Movement is restoring the former development site to forest. It is often possible to see Ezo deer and wild birds here. The trail may be closed due to brown bears, snowfall, storms, etc. If we know of a closure in advance, we will contact you by mobile phone and offer you cancellation (free of charge) or an alternative course (same price), or a different date and time, if you wish. If the trail is closed after you meet at the site, we will offer you an alternative course (same price) that is available for the remaining time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 09:10 / 10:50 / 13:50

During the snowy season, you will walk through Shiretoko National Park, a World Heritage Site, on snowshoes. If there is no snow, you will walk without snowshoes. You will walk through natural forests and see waterfalls and giant icicles flowing into the Sea of Okhotsk, and depending on the season, drift ice. You can mainly observe Ezo deer and wild birds. You may also see eagles, woodpeckers, and flying squirrels, which are designated as natural monuments. In the event of a blizzard or other bad weather, we will contact your mobile device and, depending on your preference, we will cancel the tour or reschedule the tour after the weather has improved.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 90
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

Make a hole in the frozen lake and set a gimmick! With just this, all you have to do is pull the thread when you eat. Let the guide handle the troublesome drilling, feeding, and setting of gimmicks! If you learn a little trick, both beginners and children can feel free to experience it! After fishing, fry it on the spot and make it into tempura! Freshly fried hot and fresh on the spot you caught is exceptional! ☆ FUN Smelt fishing tour commitment ☆ 〇Cold measures are perfect! Is it okay if the weather is bad, I'm worried because I have small children, what kind of clothes should I wear? If it is the first experience Hokkaido which is extremely cold, I am full of anxiety. Rest assured! !! A guide who loves fishing has created a hut instead of a tent and is fully equipped with heating. You can take off your shoes and go fishing leisurely. 〇 To extend the fishing results. .. .. We also perform daily reel maintenance using carefully selected tips so that the fish's atari can be easily understood. The mechanism is handmade! The hut is movable, so use a fish finder to catch a school of fish! There are holes, and the guide sets the mechanism in advance, so you can start fishing immediately after taking the course. 〇Providing exquisite tempura! Tempura the caught smelt on the spot and sample it. It's sweet, crispy and delicious. Even if you can't catch it, we will provide you with some smelt caught by the guide in advance!

• Pickup Service
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 08:30 / 12:00 / 15:00

Spectacular panoramic SUP cruising at Lake Kussharo, Japan's largest caldera lake! When you look into the water from the top of the SUP, you can see the lake bottom and the fish, and enjoy the natural topography and scenery. Also, while cruising along the lake shore, you may encounter small animals such as Ezo squirrels! Surrounded by nature with a 360° view, you are sure to enjoy SUP while feeling a sense of unity with nature! Take this opportunity to have an extraordinary experience with SUP! The supported languages ​​are Japanese and English. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Reception/Change of clothes After receiving the reception, you will change your clothes. If you arrive after changing your clothes, you will be able to enter the tour smoothly. ②We will explain the flow of the tour, including safety explanations, lecture notes, and course information. The instructor will teach you how to ride and row a SUP. We will explain what to do if you fall off the board and important information to protect your own safety. ③ Tour Start On land, we will explain the equipment and the basics of paddling. After that, we started with a lecture on paddling while sitting on the board (or kneeling). Once you get used to it, stand on the board and row. ④ End of tour - Change of clothes You will be asked to return the equipment and change your clothes. The tour ends by handing over the photo data (free of charge) taken during the tour.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 06:00 / 09:00

There is a forest representative of Sapporo , Asahiyama Memorial Park, where the primitive forest of natural monument spreads to the place about 20 minutes by car from central Sapporo .

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• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

Have an extraordinary experience in Hidaka Town surrounded by nature! Recommended for those who want to experience a thrill different from rafting. Get on a boat alone and get out on the river for an exciting experience!・It is a rare packraft tour in Hokkaido.・Beginners and experienced people welcome! Please be assured that the guide will give a lecture and support firmly.・With data taken on the day, handmade sweets and drinks ♪

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• Age 6～Age 85
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00

You can experience freezing smelt fishing in the middle of winter at Lake Kanayama, Minamifurano Town, in the middle of Hokkaido. From the front of the Kanayamako campsite, we will take you on a sled to a warm tent on the lake. Experienced guides will teach you how to fish, so even beginners can fish with confidence.

• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 75
• 5～6 hours
• 08:30

This is a snowshoe hiking tour that climbs Mt. Asari Tengu in Otaru City, Hokkaido near Sapporo. A professional guide will give you various lectures on the key points of winter mountain hiking. It's fun just stepping on the fluffy powder snow! Would you like to take a hike through the quiet winter forest? This tour is recommended for those who want to try winter mountaineering or want to make their snowshoeing debut. A spectacular 360 degree panoramic view awaits you from the top of the mountain! After descending the mountain, you can stop by a nearby hot spring if you wish. This guided tour can be given in English.

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• Age 7～Age 75
• 3～4 hours
• 18:00

The night view of Sapporo is counted as one of the New Three Great Night Views of Japan. Wear snowshoes or snow spikes and go to the mountains at night for the perfect night view spot. Climbing the mountain at night with headlights on is an extraordinary feeling! It is a recommended course where you can see the night view while climbing. It is a plan that includes night view & snow hiking! Night hiking and snowshoeing are OK even for the first time. Professional guides certified by the Japan Mountain Guide Association will provide support and lectures.

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• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00

Our exclusive patent! Pleasure boat on ice! Let's cruise on the ice in 20 minutes! We have 6 handmade large sleds (10 people). A veteran instructor will guide you through the panoramic view of Lake Onuma slowly and leisurely on a snowmobile. [Customers of preschoolers] Customers from 0 years old to preschoolers can participate for free. In case of participation, please fill in the number of people in the "remarks column".

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 18～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30

Our staff will explain everything so even first-timers and women can drive easily! We offer long courses depending on the ice conditions. ★This is a plan for one person. If you would like a two-seater, please make a reservation below. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/1412★Group discounts are available for reservations of 10 or more people. Please make a reservation below. https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/46595

• Age 6～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:30

This is a trout fishing experience tour run by BLUE BACK, a lure fly pro shop. We will guide you to fishing points in and around Lake Shikotsu depending on the time of year. Participation by families such as women and children is also welcome. You can rest assured that the guide car will take you to the fishing spot. Waders can be rented when it's cold, so it's comfortable! Let's enjoy trout fishing while feeling the nature of Hokkaido with bare skin!

• Age 12～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 13:00

・The only tent sauna experience in the Hidaka area♪・After the sauna, dive into the cold river! ~Basic information~Capacity: 1-5 peopleCold bath: No (there is a river in summer)Open-air bath: YesLoyly: Yes (self-loyly)Water clothing: Must be wornHeat source: Wood stoveTemperature inside tent: 60-110 degrees＼Dive into the crystal clear Chiroro River! /Tent sauna experience (limited to one group per session)After the sauna, dive into the cold river♪In a space surrounded by nature with nothing around, you will feel a sense of freedom you have never experienced before while listening to the sound of the flowing river and the chirping of birds.Why not forget about your daily life and spend some luxurious time?