Things to do in Central Hokkaido Page 4

• 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 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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• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 08:20 / 13:20

For those who are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and refresh their mind and body. Why not take a breather and release your daily fatigue and stress through nature on a "healing" guided walk through a beech forest? Our experienced guides, who are well acquainted with the local nature of Kuromatsunai, will provide you with a special experience that uses all five senses. The greatest attraction of this guided walk is that it is a "once in a lifetime" tour, with the content changing depending on the season, time of day, weather, and guide. We will flexibly accommodate your requests, so you can enjoy your own "healing" time.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• 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 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 100
• 1～2 hours

How about experiencing woodworking in a quiet place in the forest in Naganuma Town, about an hour's drive from Sapporo? Let's try making a wooden top♪ Use a woodworking wheel together with a master craftsman to create your own unique work. It takes about an hour to carve, finish, and polish a wooden top. Enjoy spending time in the forest while experiencing the craft♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours

Why not try engraving a glass in Naganuma Town, about an hour's drive from Sapporo? Participation is open to elementary school students and above! It can be used for independent research, as a gift for a loved one, or as a wine glass for yourself! If you add a message or pattern, it will become a special glass! Glasses and other glass products are engraved using a technique called sandblasting. Participation is open to elementary school students and above, so it can be used for independent research during summer or winter vacations, and for adults, it can be used as a wedding gift or birthday gift, or you can design a wine glass for yourself, so there are many ways to enjoy it!

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 2～3 hours

How about experiencing woodworking in a quiet place in the forest in Naganuma Town, about an hour's drive from Sapporo? Let's try making a wooden plate♪ Use a woodworking wheel together with a master craftsman to create your own work. It takes about two hours to carve, finish, and polish a wooden plate from a log. Enjoy spending time in the forest while experiencing the craft♪

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups