Things to do in Central Hokkaido Page 6

• Age 18～Age 60
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 08:00

This is a surfing experience in Hokkaido. Enjoy surfing surrounded by the nature of Hokkaido at Hamaatsuma Seaside Park. Our lessons are recommended for the following people! ●No transportation to the sea → Free transfer from Sapporo city center ●No equipment → Necessary surfboard and wetsuit rental included! ●Not improving → Small group lesson with a maximum of 3 people! Why not enjoy Hokkaido's short summer in the majestic nature? ■Introduction Surfing is a sport played in nature against the sea. SURFBOARD BANK operates with safety as a safety first measure. However, surfing is a sport played against nature that involves the risk of serious injuries and accidents. Please be aware that in the event of injury or accident, you will be responsible for all of it. Also, if you have a chronic illness, please get permission from your doctor in advance to participate. Please also contact us at the time of reception. ■About the venue We may move to another point so that you can take the class with good waves that are as easy to ride as possible depending on the conditions of the day. The disbanding time may vary. ~ Flow of the day ~ 6:00 Meeting We will pick you up at a hotel in the center of Sapporo. 7:30 Arrive at Hamaatsuma Seaside Park, the local meeting point. Check the wave conditions and move to another point if necessary. 8:00 Experience starts. Change into a wetsuit and start the experience. Make sure to warm up properly. 10:00 Experience ends. Change clothes and return to Sapporo. 12:00 Arrival in Sapporo. We will send you to your desired location in central Sapporo.

• Pickup Service

• 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.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 9～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

The Shubuto River, which flows through Kuromatsunai Town, is a popular spot for fishing fans such as yamame trout and sweetfish fishing. In this plan, we aim for natural yamame trout and char with bait fishing that is kind to beginners ♪

• Age 15～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

The Shubuto River, which flows through Kuromatsunai Town, is a popular spot for fishing fans such as yamame trout and sweetfish fishing. In this plan, we aim for natural yamame trout and char by a fishing method called tenkara fishing using hairpins!

• Age 10～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 09:30 / 13:30

Take a walk with a nature guide through the Utasaibunabayashi, which is designated as a national natural monument. Why don't you enjoy the healing time by walking in the beech forest in each season? Let's go to the end of the walking path on the long course!

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 75
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Take a walk through the Utasai beech forest, which is designated as a national natural monument, with a nature guide. Take a walk with your guide to the national natural monument "Utasaibunabayashi" that has survived the two logging crises. In spring, take a walk while watching the pretty spring ephemeral flowers and the young shoots of fresh green beech. In summer, you can feel the natural energy in the dark green. In autumn, you can meet the golden beech forest.

• For Rainy Days

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

Teacup, is a mug, bowl, small bowl, hand beauty batter experience plan that can free one point Otsukuri what you like, such as dishes. About 1 hour and 30 minutes travel time. Hand beauty batter is, the form also make free, will finish the work is handmade feeling of warmth to more travels. Before you start making the work, so start from learning the basics to create a once simple vessel, at the time of making their own work also makes it easier to complete forms Image how to make.

• For Groups

• Age 9～Age 75
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

Moss Corridor Hiking near Lake Shikotsu in Shikotsu-Toya National Park Free pick-up available from Sapporo, Lake Shikotsu Onsen, Chitose and Tomakomai areas 90 minutes from Sapporo, 45 minutes from Chitose Airport, why not spend a relaxing time in a beautiful and open nature with a small group of people? If you request, we can also provide a delicious Lake Shikotsu lunch. The meal after a moderate hike is something special! We will also introduce you to the sights and delicious restaurants near Sapporo. *The moss corridor we visit is different from the "Moss Cave" which is currently closed.

• Girls Trip
• Pickup Service
• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 70
• Over 6 hours on the day
• 09:00

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 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