Things to do in Central Hokkaido Page 3

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A relaxing time at Sapporo's Okuzashiki "Jozankei" ♪ In the summer, you can feel the deep green valley and the refreshing breeze, and in the fall, the entire valley is colored with colored leaves. The valley looking up from the surface of the river is a spectacular view that you can't usually see!

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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 3～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

A leisurely rafting experience will be available in 2024 in Jozankei, one of Hokkaido's leading hot spring areas! Unlike the rapids caused by melting snow, the rafting is relatively gentle, as it takes place near Nishiki Bridge, close to the center of Jozankei Onsen. Therefore, beginners, children, and dogs can enjoy it together (children must be accompanied by an adult). Jump into the river and look for creatures while keeping your eyes on the deep greenery. Enjoy a gentle river ride.

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• Age 5～Age 80
• 2～3 hours
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[Chitose River Cruise] About 20 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, the Chitose River makes you think that such a rich nature spreads out in such a place. You will go down with a guide while watching the fish peeking out of the crystal clear water and the small birds flying in the trees. We will talk about many things such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture and the history of development while enjoying the breeze of nature! [Long Course] Canoe touring of about 8 kilometers from the meeting point, First Usakumai Bridge, to the vicinity of Chitose City Sports Center! As of 2024, Lake Shikotsu boasts the second highest transparency in Japan, and the Chitose River that flows from it. Enjoy the pleasure of river rafting, including gentle sections, narrow sections, and small but wavy sections! The guide will be in charge of the main maneuvering such as choosing the course and steering, so even those without experience are welcome!

• Age 5～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Cruise] It's about a 20-minute drive from New Chitose Airport, and you'll be surprised to see such a rich natural environment in such a place... You'll go down the Chitose River with a guide, watching the fish swimming under the clear water and the small birds flying through the trees. We'll talk about a lot of things, such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture, and the history of development, while enjoying the breeze of nature! [Standard course] The journey is about 5.5 kilometers from the meeting point, Daiichi Usakumai Bridge, to under the highway overpass. The nature-rich Chitose River is home to wild birds such as kingfishers, crested kingfishers, and the recently popular long-tailed tit. Kingfishers sometimes even guide you... You can experience the thrill of a natural river, going over waves and passing through a tunnel of trees that protrude into the river! Of course, the guide will mainly steer the boat, so first-timers are also welcome!

• Age 1～Age 99
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• 08:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

[Chitose River Rafting] About 20 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport, there is such a rich nature in such a place... This is what you will think. You will go down the Chitose River with a guide while watching the fish peeking out of the crystal clear water and the small birds flying through the trees. We will talk about many things such as Hokkaido's wildlife and vegetation, Ainu culture and the history of development while enjoying the breeze of nature! [A boat tour with excellent stability!] <Standard course> River touring of about 5.5 km from the meeting point, Daiichi Usakumai Bridge, to under the expressway overpass! Since you will go down in a wide rafting boat, there is almost no risk of capsizing! You can stop the boat along the way to look for creatures, or you can cool off by putting your feet in the river and going down the river. Enjoy the beautiful Chitose River with peace of mind! The boat will be steered by a safe and secure guide, so it is especially recommended for those who are worried about river rafting, families with children, and those who want to take their time taking photos! In addition, the boat can accommodate up to 7 adults, or 8 people if you include children, making it a great way to make some great memories! As of 2024, this is a course where you can fully enjoy Lake Shikotsu, which boasts the second highest transparency in Japan, and the Chitose River that flows out of it. Enjoy the thrill of river rafting, including gentle sections, narrow sections, and small but wavy sections!

• Age 3～Age 80
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

Enjoy the popular SUP experience on the Toyohira River that flows through Sapporo! Enjoy the scenery while standing or sitting on a board in the field of the valley next to Jozankei Onsen. The average depth of the river is about 1 meter and the current is gentle, so there is no need to worry if you fall into the water. Some people dive by themselves when they get used to it. Children can participate because it is shallow. This plan is also OK for “Dog-chan SUP” to participate with your dog! It is also recommended to wear a life jacket (bring your own or rent one) and have a good time with your dog♪

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• Age 13～Age 100
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Half-day rafting tour on the Saru River or Mukawa River. The guide will decide which river to go down based on the conditions. Adults (junior high school students and above) can participate. Duration: Approximately 3 hours from meeting to leaving

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Groups including children aged 5 and over can participate. This is a safe course with a small drop in the river so that children can enjoy it with peace of mind. Duration: Approximately 3 hours from meeting to disbanding

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• Age 13～Age 100
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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 9～Age 80
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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

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• Age 15～Age 99
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SUP involves standing on a long board like a surfboard and paddling while maintaining your balance. Whether you ride the waves in the ocean or go down rapids in a river, SUP is now a popular sport around the world. Since maintaining your balance is quite difficult, HOA's tours are set up so that even beginners can enjoy it, with a course on the Saru River with a gentle current, so it's okay if you fall off many times! You can enjoy the beautiful valley while feeling nature with your whole body, and maintaining your balance also strengthens your core, making it a good exercise.

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• Age 10～Age 70
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• 10:00 / 13:00

Beginners welcome! We will teach you how to paddle and ride so that even those who have never touched a SUP before can do it! It feels great when you can stand up and paddle! Due to popular demand, we have changed to a shared tour! The price has also been reduced from 10,500 yen to 8,500 yen! (If you would like a private tour, it will be 10,500 yen) Otaru Ranshima Beach has very clear waters and is a very clean and natural sea. It is conveniently located about 20 minutes from the center of Otaru, and all the SUP equipment and wetsuits are provided, so you can try it out whenever you feel like it. If you come to Otaru, this is an activity you cannot miss! Experience location: Ranshima Beach, Otaru City Period: April 29th to July 6th, August 18th to September 30th Experience time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (1.5 hours each, meet 20 minutes before) Target: 5th grade elementary school students and above Number of participants: 2 to 7 people

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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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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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It seems that many glass crafts have been passed down from ancient Egypt. Among them, fusing has a finish reminiscent of a mosaic pattern. Glass chips called millefiori are lined up on colorful plate glass. After that, when it is fired in an electric furnace, the glass melts and the colored patterns look like mosaic art. Why not use the finished product to make your own accessories or chopstick rests?

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

About 30 minutes by car from the center of Sapporo. Let's try rafting on the Toyohira River, which is in an excellent location! Slow rafting while looking at the valley.

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• Age 6～Age 80
• 3～4 hours
• 08:50 / 11:50 / 12:50 / 13:50

A collaboration between Hokkaido and Western horse 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! In the 80-minute course, in addition to challenging yourself to trot, you will also learn how to ride without bouncing (light trot) from the sheriff. We will take you on a walking course to the vineyards. 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, Sapporo ⑥ Drop off at your desired location in Sapporo city center (times are approximate)

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• Age 12～Age 70
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30

A local veteran cyclist will guide you. Let's run leisurely in the idyllic countryside satoyama! Fields, ranches, clear streams, delicious shops, etc ... We will adjust the course according to your wishes and physical strength, so you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind tour ♪

• Age 10～Age 100
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• 10:30 / 13:00

North Hiroshima in the glass workshop "Niun-Petsugarasu Institute of Arts" in the city Waatsu (Watts), we are blown glass experience. Even beginners can have a fun production experience. Please come to the store once.

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• Age 13～Age 100
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Jump into rivers, slide down waterfalls, and swim in this little valley at the foot of the Hidaka Mountains. About 2 hours 30 minutes 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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• Age 7～Age 80
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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!

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• Age 9～Age 70
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• 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 ♪

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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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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.

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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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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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A music box that plays simple tones.It's also cute as an interior decoration. It can be enjoyed by everyone from small children to adults. Please choose from the following three types.・Glass pressed flower music box & bookmark production experience ・Wooden craft music box production experience ・Miniature topping music box production 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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