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Mintara

Duration of lecture is open to consultation.

2-5-5 Higashimachi Shiraoi-cho
TEL 0144-82-6029  FAX 82-3906

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Canadian Canoe
Canadian Canoeing
A tour round Lake Poroto in which anyone can take part, and includes a guide's instructions regarding lifejackets and the use of paddles. Group discounts for parties of 20 or more: adults ¥2,000/children ¥1,200.

Range of participants: 2 - 50, Fees: ¥2,500 (Child ¥1,500),   Time required: more than 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to 10 days in advance),  Available from May to October

Diving
Diving
Under the expert guidance of a veteran instructor at Lake Shikotsu.

Range of participants: 2 - 20, Fees: ¥11,250,   Time required: more than 30 min, Reservations necessary (up to 10 days in advance),  Available throughout the year

River Watching
River Snorkelling Tour
Observe the creatures of the river while wearing a wetsuit or dry-suit with a mask and snorkel. Salmon can be seen from mid August to the end of September. Barbeques also available. Group discounts for parties of 20 or more: adults ¥3,500/children ¥2,500.

Range of participants: 5 - 20, Fees: ¥4,500 (Child ¥2,500),   Time required: 120 min, Reservations necessary (up to 10 days in advance),  Available from June to September

Woodcarving (22 varieties)
Woodcarving (22 varieties)
Choose from a variety of products from items that can be taken home on the same day, to dyed items that can be sent to you at a later date.

Range of participants: Less than 300, Fees: ¥1,000 - ¥1,800,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year

Dreamcatch Pendant making
Dreamcatch Pendant Making
Protect yourself with a design used by the Ainu as a talisman or good-luck charm. Choose from a selection of patterns, carve it and keep it as your own lucky charm or as a gift to someone else.

Range of participants: Less than 300, Fees: ¥1,050,   Time required: 50 min, Reservations necessary (up to three months in advance),  Available throughout the year

Hands-on Ainu embroidery
Hands-on Ainu Embroidery
Embroider a pre-drawn design on a matanpushi (bandana). Finished articles can be taken home as souvenirs.

Range of participants: Less than 300, Fees: ¥1,050,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year 

Hands-on experience in the making and playing of a mukkuri
Hands-on Experience in the Making and Playing of a Mukkuri.
Two mukkuris - one complete and ready for playing, the other for making - are prepared. The finished articles can be taken home as souvenirs.

Range of participants: Less than 300, Fees: ¥1,050,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to two months in advance),  Available throughout the year 

Ainu lectures
Ainu lectures
Lectures can take place at hotels, etc. Transportation fees charged separately.

Range of participants: Advice available according to the venue being used, Fees: ¥50,000,   Time required: 60 - 90min, Reservations necessary (up to two months in advance),  Available throughout the year 

Offshore salmon fishing and hands-on processing of salmon-roe
Offshore Salmon Fishing and Hands-on Processing of Salmon-roe
Open up the salmon's belly, take out the shiny salmon roe and strain through a net. Participants are welcome to take the salmon-roe home.

Range of participants: 30 - 300, Fees: ¥2,000,   Time required: 90 min, Reservations necessary (up to three months in advance),  Available in autumn only 

Crabbing and tasting
Crabbing and Tasting
Catch live crab, boil on site and sample the freshly boiled delicacy.

Range of participants: 30 - 250, Fees: More than ¥2,000,   Time required: 90 - 120 min, Reservations necessary (up to three months in advance),  Available from April to December

Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling

Range of participants: 5 - 100, Fees: from 1km = ¥1,050,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available according to accumulated snow conditions

Fishing for - and making tempura from - pond smelt
Fishing for - and Making Tempura from - Pond Smelt
Enjoy freshly fried, hot tempura (specially selected large pond smelt) while waiting for the fish to bite.

Range of participants: More than 5, Fees: ¥1,800,   Time required: at your leisure, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available from January to mid March

Salmon chan-chan-yaki
Salmon "Chan-chan-yaki"
The salmon is grilled whole on a hotplate and covered with a special sauce, accompanied by as much rice, boiled potato and fried noodles as you can eat.

Range of participants: 30 - 300, Fees: ¥1,200,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year

Ishikari-Nabe
Ishikari-Nabe

Range of participants: 40 - 300, Fees: ¥1,000,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year

Gingisukan
Gingisukan (mutton barbecue)
Quality lamb marinated in an original sauce, served with plenty of vegetables, and as much potatoes or /corn as you can eat.

Range of participants: 40 - 300, Fees: ¥1,000,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year 

Barbecue
Barbecue
Beef, root vegetables, vegetables and a charcoal fire (both hotplate and net supplied). All you can eat.

Range of participants: 40 - 300, Fees: ¥1,000,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year  

Sumibiyaki Chikapu
Sumibiyaki Chikapu
Two shiny, golden charcoal-grilled chicken thighs and as much rice and potatoes as you can eat.

Range of participants: 40 - 300, Fees: ¥800,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year 

Beef bowl
Beef bowl
Free second helpings

Range of participants: 40 - 300, Fees: ¥800,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year 

Beef curry
Beef curry
Plenty of beef, with free second helpings and as many potatoes as you can eat.

Range of participants: 40 - 300, Fees: ¥800,   Time required: 60 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year

Stroll among the natural surroundings, taking photos
Stroll among the Natural Surroundings, Taking Photos

Range of participants: 2 - 20, Fees: ¥2,625,   Time required: 90 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year  

River Watching
River Snorkelling Tour

Range of participants: 2 - 20, Fees: ¥4,200,   Time required: 90 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available From June to October 

Charcoal-grilled Shiraoi Beef
Charcoal-grilled Shiraoi Beef

Range of participants: 1 - 300, Fees: from ¥1,575,   Time required: at your leisure, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available throughout the year

Hands-on indigo dyeing
Hands-on indigo dyeing
Prices vary according to items created. The contrast between indigo and white - experience the warmth of indigo dyeing. Finished items can be taken home the same day.

Range of participants: 3 - 200, Fees: Handkerchief ¥1,050; T-shirt (short sleeved) ¥1,575; stole ¥2,630,   Time required: at your leisure, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available from April to November

Hands-on pressed flowers
Hands-on Pressed Flowers
Decorate a postcard or bookmark with a flower of your choice. Finished items can be taken home on the same day.

Range of participants: 1 - 10, Fees: ¥1,050,   Time required: 60 - 90 min, Reservations necessary (up to one week in advance),  Available throughout the year

Horse riding
Horse Riding

Range of participants: 10 - 60, Fees: ¥1,200 - ¥2,500,   Time required: 60 - 90 min, Reservations necessary (up to one month in advance),  Available from spring to autumn

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