Things to do in Central Hokkaido Page 3

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Carving by blowing fine sand onto glass...it's like a glass sculpture♪ It's a sandblasting experience. Draw your favorite design or text on a cutting sheet, cut it out, and paste it onto a glass container. All you have to do is blow special sand onto the glass with the sheet pasted on it to create a frosted glass finish! It can be enjoyed by everyone from children to adults. Please choose from the three courses below.・Standard course ・Special glass course ・Accessory course

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A new glass art craft! Special color film is relatively resistant to sunburn. When bathed in sunlight, it looks like stained glass. You can enjoy the magical craft of color film, which is said to have originated in England. Our store is the only place in Otaru where you can have this experience!

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New stained art is "glass painting". You can enjoy the colors as if they were painted on a canvas. Feel free to draw any picture you like. (We also have sketch patterns available at our store). Then I paint it with special paints. The finish looks like stained glass. Would you like to experience decorative paintings unique to Otaru?

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The kaleidoscope was invented by a Scottish optician, and was a toy that had already been imported to Japan during the Edo period. Taking advantage of the prism of light, the topping of small beads originally packed inside creates a world you've never seen before. You can really see the ``flowers'' blooming. You won't be able to take your eyes off it♪

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Candles have now become indispensable healing items all over the world. Why not try making a candle that will soothe your soul? Along with making candles, we also make holders for lighting them. Finish by pasting colorful chips cut in the style of stained glass onto the prepared glass container. You will be soothed by the candle light and the colors that are inserted into the holder ♪

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Arrange the colorful sand in a transparent container as you like. After laying the base of sand, decorate it with glass accessories. There are lots of dolls, animals, fruits, and various other accessories, so it's exciting. Now, what theme should we choose? A flower garden? amusement park? Your own original candle.

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• Age 13～Age 60
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• 09:30 / 13:00

Spring only! Torrent rafting in Sapporo city! When spring arrives late in Sapporo, the Jozankei Toyohira River becomes a popular spot for rafting, as its flow is energized by the melting snow from the mountains. Speaking of rafting, Niseko is famous, but you can actually enjoy it near the center of Sapporo ♪ A thrilling experience of rowing through a deep, precipitous valley with splashing water. How about an active spring day that's a little different from the leisurely days of Jozankei? Includes a day trip bath ticket to Koganeyu Onsen, where you can soothe your tiredness after enjoying yourself to the fullest.

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5-year-old more groups, including the children can join. Even children can enjoy it with peace of mind. It is a safe course with a small river head. Time required: About 3 hours from set to dissolution ------------------------------------- At HOA, as a measure to prevent new coronavirus infectious diseases, we will carry out a tour while making the following efforts. "Health care staff," "confirmation of the guest's state of health," "facility, thorough ventilation of a moving vehicle," "facility, disinfection and cleaning of the equipment," "hand washing, mask, Sekie Ticket Encouraging" Thank you for your cooperation of everybody. -------------------------------------

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At Hidaka area, where HOA is based, we are doing Rafting in Sarugawa and Mukawa. The Saru River, which originates from the Hidaka Mountains, runs just behind the HOA and has been selected as the clearest river in Japan. And Hokkaido Mukawa is said to be one of the torrents. It's thrilling no matter how many times you go down the course where there is a large drop and a tricky rapid. Both are popular rivers for repeaters. The normal Rafting boat has a capacity of 6-7 people, but this mini raft is a mini size that 2-3 people can ride! It looks cute like a colon, but be careful on the river. The instability is indescribable, and it is a good skill to shake off passengers here and there. The number of boats and the number of passengers are limited, so it is recommended for those who participate with a small number of Number of participants and those who want to swim! ------------------------------------- At HOA, as a measure to prevent new coronavirus infectious diseases, we will carry out a tour while making the following efforts. "Staff health management" "Guest health confirmation" "Ventilation of facilities and moving vehicles" "Disinfection and cleaning of facilities and equipment" "Hand washing, masking, coughing Ticket " Thank you for your cooperation of everybody. -------------------------------------

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• Age 12～Age 100
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A value pack for those who want to spend the whole day outdoors. HOA's popular programs, "Rafting", "Canyoning", and "Bridge Swing", you can choose two of your favorite programs, plus lunch for 13,000 yen! ​Enjoy the peaceful harmony of nature from morning to evening while playing in the great outdoors.

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★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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