Experience Japanese ‘Omotenashi’ hospitality at the Welcome Garden, open until February 29th, 2016, at the former Hokkaido Government Office, known as ‘Akarenga’ (赤レンガ). Enjoy various winter activities and warm up with a hot drink. Visit Akarenga and have fun! Open: 1st – 29th February Hot Drink Service 9:00 – 17:00 500 Hot Milks and Hot Japanese teas are served for free to all visitors. Experience 1st – 7th Feb: Playing at snowballs 8th – 14th Feb: Making snowmans 15th – 21st Feb: Playing on a sled 22nd – 29th Feb: cross country ski