Sapporo Prince Hotel (Minami 2-jo Nishi 11-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo; Deputy General Manager: 大久保 克彦) will hold a one-day "天空工芸アトリエ" on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The venue is the "Sky Room" on the 28th floor, which overlooks the Sapporo cityscape and the surrounding mountains. Guests take part in a wooden clock-making workshop using birch sourced from Hokkaido, experiencing the joy of handmade craft together with the appeal of the region's natural surroundings. The finished clock can be taken home as a one-of-a-kind original piece.
After the workshop, guests are treated to a specially prepared autumn-themed dessert and drink. It's a chance to enjoy both the craft experience and the flavors of the season while looking out over Sapporo's autumn foliage.
Image of "A Forest Baumkuchen That Marks the Time of Autumn"
Highlights
- An original clock made from Hokkaido birch — Guests craft a one-of-a-kind clock using birch sourced from Hokkaido.
- A limited-edition program created with a local university — Developed in partnership with Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus, the program shares the appeal of Hokkaido alongside the joy of handmade craft.
- Craft time paired with an autumn view from the 28th floor — Guests can take their time while looking out over Sapporo's cityscape in its autumn colors.
- Autumn-only sweets and a drink included — After the workshop, a specially prepared autumn-themed dessert and drink round out the experience.
- A one-of-a-kind piece to take home — The finished clock can be used long afterward as an original piece of interior decor.
Schedule
- 12:00 PM (Noon): Check-in on the hotel's 28th floor
- Exhibition by the Hokkaido University of Education Wood Crafts Laboratory
- 12:30 PM: Workshop begins
- Clock making
- 3:15 PM: Clock making ends
- 3:30 PM: Sweets time
- Exchange gathering between guests and Hokkaido University of Education
- 4:30 PM: Experience ends
*The schedule may change on the day.
"天空工芸アトリエ" Overview
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 (limited to 10 groups / 20 people)
Price: ¥7,500 per participant; ¥2,500 per accompanying guest
Included: Participants — clock-making experience, sweets and drink. Accompanying guests — sweets and drink.
*Advance reservation required by Saturday, October 10, 2026.
*Open to elementary school students and above (5th grade and above recommended).
Meet the Instructors
Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus, Wood Crafts Laboratory
Associate Professor: 阿部吉伸
4th-year students: 鈴木優理愛, 粂田歩香, 藤井優菜
3rd-year students: 永井唯, 柏崎恵里
An exhibition of work by the Hokkaido University of Education, Iwamizawa Campus, Wood Crafts Laboratory will also be held. Guests are welcome to take a look.
Sight, Craft, and Taste
Sight — Enjoying the Autumn View
From the atelier on the 28th floor, guests can take in a sweeping view of Sapporo in October, with the cityscape and surrounding mountains in their autumn colors. Wrapped in a clear sky and the shifting light of autumn, it's a special moment unique to the season — a chance to enjoy Sapporo's autumn from a place close to the sky.
Craft — Creating a One-of-a-Kind Piece
Decoration Plan
Starting from a cloud-shaped birch clock base, guests freely choose wood pieces and parts to craft an original clock. Depending on the combination, each finished piece looks different, making it a truly one-of-a-kind work. The finished clock can be used as a tabletop or wall clock, and enjoyed as interior decor for a long time to come.
Charm Plan
Starting from the same cloud-shaped birch clock base, guests can make a clock with charms attached. Depending on the design and arrangement, it becomes a one-of-a-kind piece. The charms can also be swapped out afterward, letting guests rearrange them to suit the season or their mood.
Taste — A Special Taste of Autumn
Special Sweets & Drink: "A Forest Baumkuchen That Marks the Time of Autumn"
After the clock-making workshop, guests are served a specially prepared autumn-themed dessert and drink. The baumkuchen, designed to evoke a birch tree, comes with chocolate sticks shaped like clock hands, letting guests savor the lingering feeling of the experience.
Served alongside an autumn-inspired dish featuring Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc cream with autumn foliage coloring, and a refreshing apple-and-orange drink, it's a chance to enjoy a relaxed autumn moment.
*The information above is current as of the September 2, 2026 press release and is subject to change.
*Please wear clothing that you don't mind getting dirty, as the workshop involves working with wood.
*Wearing a mask during the experience is recommended.
*For safety while crafting, guests may be asked to remove accessories depending on the task.
*All photos are for illustration purposes; actual content may differ in part.
*The price includes the experience fee, sweets, drink, venue fee, service charge, and consumption tax.
*Not eligible for discounts.
*Sweets and drink contents may change depending on the season and ingredient availability.
*Event details are subject to change without notice. Please check the latest information before your visit.
