The Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observatory will be holding the "Golden Week Event 2024" from Saturday, April 27th to Monday, May 6th (substitute).
We have prepared a series of events that the whole family can enjoy, including a tour of Hitsujigaoka's spring tradition of sheep shearing and the opportunity to try kite flying and kite making.
In addition, admission for elementary school students will be free from May 3rd (Friday, national holiday) to May 6th (Monday, postponed). We look forward to seeing you there.
Date and time: Saturday, April 27, 2024 – Monday, May 6, 2024, 10:00-15:00
■Contents
1. Kite flying and kite making experience
2. Watch sheep shearing
3. Food trucks will also be coming!
4. Wool felt keychains
5. Kitpass Land
6. Gel Candle & Ice Cream Soap Workshop
7. Strider Experience
8. Strawberry Daifuku specialty store "Potapota Ichigo" opens
■Details
1. Kite flying and kite making experience
Dates: May 3rd (Friday, national holiday) to 6th (Monday, holiday)
Time: 10:00-15:00
Fee: Kite flying experience is free
*Mini kite kits for children are sold by the Sapporo Kite Association for 600 yen each.
Contents
A famous spring event at Hitsujigaoka Observatory. A string of graceful kites soars into the fresh, blue skies of Hitsujigaoka. This year, a string of kites representing the Chinese zodiac sign of the dragon will be flying. Mini kites add color to the string of kites. The event may be canceled due to wind or rain.
2. Watch sheep shearing
Dates: April 27th (Saturday) to 29th (Monday, National Holiday)
Time: Part 1: 11:00～ Part 2: 13:30～
*On the 29th, there will be only the second part, and there will be no first part.
Fee: Free
Contents
Once a year at this time, sheep shed their heavy coats (wool) and change into their summer clothes.
The event will be held twice each day, from 11:00 and 13:30, with one or two animals being sheared each time. Please note that the event will be canceled in the event of rain.
3. Food trucks will also be coming!
Dates: April 27th (Saturday) – May 6th (Monday, holiday)
Time: 10:00-15:00
Contents
A wide variety of food trucks will be available during the event.
The popular food truck will also make its first appearance at Hitsujigaoka.
You can enjoy your favorite gourmet food along with the vast scenery.
A maximum of five food trucks will be set up per day, with 17 different types of food trucks set up during the event.
4. Wool felt keychains
Dates: April 27th (Saturday) to 29th (Monday, National Holiday)
Time: 10:00-15:00
Price: 500 yen and up
Contents
We will be holding a workshop where participants can use 100% wool felt to create tags with original designs using weaving and pasting techniques.
Instructor: Little Leaf Little Naki Dojo Sachiko Sensei
5. Kitpass Land
Dates: April 30th (Tue) – May 2nd (Thu)
Time: 10:00-15:00
Price: 300 yen and up
Contents
This will be an experiential event where you can use gachapon machines to purchase your own Kitpas, and then freely draw and play in Kitpas Land.
Instructor: Miyu & Hatchi
6. Gel Candle & Ice Cream Soap Workshop
Dates: May 3rd (Friday, national holiday) to May 5th (Sunday, national holiday)
Time: 10:00-15:00
Price: 500 yen and up
Contents
We will hold a workshop where you can make your own gel candles in your favorite colors and delicious looking ice cream soaps. Please come and have fun!
Lecturer: Yukiko Yasuda, candle tomato
7. Strider Experience
Time: 10:00-15:00
Fee: Free
Age range: 2 to 5 years old
*Participants must be accompanied by a guardian.
Contents
There will be an area where you can enjoy Strider, a running bike that moves forward by kicking the ground with your feet. Striders are available to rent for free. You can enjoy playing while feeling the majestic nature of Hitsujigaoka.
The target age is 2 to 5 years old. Participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
8. Strawberry Daifuku specialty store "Potapota Ichigo" opens
Dates: May 1st (Wed) – 6th (Mon)
Time: 10:00-15:00
Contents
This strawberry daifuku specialty store opened at Hitsujigaoka Observatory last year and was extremely popular.
"Potapota Ichigo" will also be opening a stall at Hitsujigaoka Observatory in spring.