Things to do in Central Hokkaido Page 3

• Age 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:00 / 15:00

About 4km of "Bibigawa" canoe down to the vicinity of Lake Utonai! Lake Utonai, which is famous as one of the best bird watching points in Japan, is a "sanctuary of wild birds" where you can see more than 260 species of wild birds such as migratory birds throughout the year. This plan is the only one that canoe to the vicinity of Lake Utonai!

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• Age 12～Age 100
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

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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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

We offer a variety of "tonbo beads" unique to Otaru, the city of glass. Choose a glass dragonfly ball with your favorite color and design from among them. Then, we will make it into a necklace, strap, or bracelet according to your preference. Why not try wearing the glass decorations inherited from Japan's Heian period as modern accessories?

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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

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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• In Door Activity
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• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

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!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

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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• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

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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• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 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 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00

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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• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

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. -------------------------------------

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Unlimited plan!With NINJA WiFi, you can use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. anywhere in Japan♪Features of NINJA WiFi:・Unlimited plan (SoftBank) with 3GB per day of high speed internet・Number of simultaneous device connections: up to 5 devices・No minimum order・Return location: Any of the following counters with advance notice.Narita International Airport T1Narita International Airport T2Haneda International Airport T2 Haneda International Airport T3Kansai International AirportChubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 1Chubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 2New Chitose Airport InternationalNew Chitose Airport DomesticFukuoka AirportNaha AirportAsahikawa Airport Komatsu AirportKagoshima Airport

• For Groups

• Age 18～Age 99
• Within 1 hour

Unlimited plan!With NINJA WiFi, you can use your smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. anywhere in Japan♪Features of NINJA WiFi:・Unlimited plan (SoftBank) with 3GB per day of high speed internet・Number of simultaneous device connections: up to 5 devices・No minimum order・Return location: Any of the following counters with advance notice.Narita International Airport T1Narita International Airport T2Haneda International Airport T2 Haneda International Airport T3Kansai International AirportChubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 1Chubu Centrair International Airport Terminal 2New Chitose Airport InternationalNew Chitose Airport DomesticFukuoka AirportNaha AirportAsahikawa Airport Komatsu AirportKagoshima Airport

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• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

Plan flow: ① Gather ② Choose your favorite glass: 5 minutes ③ Try it out!: 50 minutes ④ Once it's done, pour sand on it (staff will do it): 5 minutes ⑤ Peel off the sticker and it's done!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:30

Why not try making your own original glass in Otaru? At our glassblowing experience, our craftsmen will serve you one-on-one, so you can experience the experience with peace of mind. ~Plan flow~ ① Gathering and check-in ② Decide on the product to make while looking at the sample ③ Start of glassblowing experience ④ End and disband

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 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.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

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. -------------------------------------

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 12:30

HOA's new program, Hokkaido's first MAGIC MONKEY TOUR to cross the river on a zip line! We will move through the forest while clearing the element (athletic) and zipline of the tree top high rope course. From the start to the goal, go around the course with a guide. And the highlight is the long zipline across the Saru River! In Hidaka Town, which has 94% of the forest area, please take on the challenge of this unique and thrilling course. Participation target: Height 125 cm or more, weight 20 kg or more / weight 100 kg or less, waist size 95 cm or less

• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 2～3 hours /3～4 hours /4～5 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is the shop you can see on your left after exiting the entrance of Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for the day with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

Try your hand at making an authentic parquet keychain by cutting and gluing parquet blocks that make use of the natural wood color! Wood comes in a variety of colors, from brown, red, yellow, and even purple. The parquet block bars that form the basis of parquet work are made in advance by instructor Matsuura. You cut them with a craftsman's saw and combine them to make hearts, leaves, and any other shape you like. Once firmly glued together, polish them with sandpaper and finish with oil to complete the piece. Instructor Matsuura of Studio Kaede is a talented artist who won the top prize at the Dobi Exhibition in 2019. He will kindly teach even beginners the authentic craftsmanship!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Assemble a frame using wood from Hokkaido and assemble 20 types of wood parts in your favorite combination to create your own original photo frame! You can make a photo frame to your liking. The instructor, Matsuura from Kobo Kaede, is a skilled craftsman who won the Hokkaido Governor's Award, the highest award at the Hokkaido Art Exhibition. He has many years of workshop experience, so even beginners can create fun and long-lasting works. Perfect for independent research during long holidays. Or as a photo frame to put special photos in. The more effort you put in, the better the result!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour

In Naganuma, a town of flowers, there are people who collect beautiful flowers, carefully press them, and create various works of art. Among the various crafts, the pressed flower group "Yuri" will provide clear files for the experience, which even beginners can easily make beautifully. The flowers are collected in advance and pressed beautifully through a delicate process, and with the help of the teacher's design sense, participants will transform the pressed flowers into convenient clear files. The clear files used are specially ordered and can also be used as clipboards, so that they can be used for a long time. Please have a look at the photos to see what kind of works will be made.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Why not try writing characters with all your heart and soul using a large brush held in both hands, like the ones you only see on TV and in magazines? The characters you create as you run around barefoot on a piece of paper bigger than a tatami mat will be a lifelong memory! The instructor, calligrapher Mikami, has a father and mother who are also calligraphers, and has been familiar with calligraphy since childhood. Mikami is very creative and energetic. Not satisfied with ordinary calligraphy paper, he runs around freely on the large calligraphy paper with a large brush held in both hands, and the characters he creates with his whole body are soon becoming a specialty of Naganuma Town. He also performs at Naganuma Town's summer festival and sunset market, and sometimes collaborates with local musicians. This program was created not only to show people this fun, but also to let them experience it. Participants are first surprised by the weight of the brush filled with ink, and are very satisfied with the characters they write with all their heart, sweating. The written characters take time to dry, and there are limitations on where you can hang them. You may only be asked to take a photo in front of the work. If you would like to take the work home with you, please contact us in advance, although we may not be able to accommodate your request.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

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

It is a ceramic art experience performed at the Kobushi kiln workshop. Since the kiln will teach you carefully, beginners and children can experience it with confidence. You can freely make your favorite things by hand-bending and making tatara using the hand wheel. You can rest assured that we will give you advice according to what you want to make. It is also possible to take the time to make a particular dish. You can experience it all year round regardless of the weather. After making the shape, let it dry, bake it and give it to you at a later date. It is completed by applying glaze of Kobushi kiln, sea cucumber glaze (blue) or white glaze. Please wait for 2-3 months until it is completed. ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception Please enter the Kobushi Ceramics Museum and complete the reception and payment. After that, expand the image while looking at the actual work as to what to make. If you would like to ship your work at a later date, we will ask you where to send it. (Shipping fee will be charged) ② Move to the workshop If you move to the workshop and are worried about dirt, please attach an apron. It doesn't get dirty, so you don't have to. ③ Explanation of how to make Listen to the explanation of how to make a string using the hand wheel and how to make tatara. If you have any questions, please ask more questions. ④ Start of ceramic art Finally, we will actually start production. ⑤ Completion Write the name, work name and desired color on a small card. This is the end! **good job for today**

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1 Day or more
• 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is the shop you can see on your left after exiting the entrance of Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for the day with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 5～6 hours /Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. Kitarin is the shop you can see on your left after exiting the entrance of Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for the day with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Opened in April 2016! We are a bicycle rental shop in Otaru, Hokkaido. "Kitarin" is a shop next to Otaru Station. The store manager, an Otaru guide master, may assist you with your planned route for today with an original map.

• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:00 / 15:30

Cup, mug, bowl, your favorite things freely and small bowl, this good-hand beauty batter-wheel experience plan that can be pottery by 1 point in the hand forming and potter's wheel of each recipe. The journey takes about two hours. Hand beauty batter is, to form also warm more travel is free and handmade feeling of work, work that uses the full-fledged electric potter's wheel, the Model can be made uniformly well-equipped vessel, respectively.

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