Essay 札幌電視塔Dive / Dive from the TV Tower

札幌電視塔Dive最令人戰慄的一瞬間為準備要往下跳下去前的一刻。簽署為了萬一發生事故的時候而準備的宣誓書（在歐美的極限活動中常見到），裝備上安全吊索，然後按照順序等待著。之後站在跳板上，差不多要往跳板的前端移動，將腳如同丟往空中一般坐著。體驗已經沒有退路的27米的高度。

是為了紀念札幌電視塔開業60週年記念活動。舉辦時間為7/1～10/9的11點～19點（7月、8月延長到21點）。為付費體驗，13～14點為休息時間，天候不良時則終止。

https://www.tv-tower.co.jp/event/dive/

The moment of the most thrilling of "Dive from the TV Tower" is just before jumping out of the deck. Each challenger needs to sign on the sheet of declaration, which is for an unexpected accident - actually this kind of declaration is common for thrilling activities in Western World. As next step, the challenger attaches harness. Then, the only thing each can do is to wait his/her turn. The last thing is sitting on the deck getting his/her legs into the air. Each can not run away there. Feel the height as same as the 6th floor of usual buildings!

The season runs from July 1 to Oct 9, 11:00 to 19:00 (July and August to 21:00). 13:00 to 14:00 closed for lunch. This attraction will be closed in the event of bad weather. It is a paid attraction.

札幌電視塔Dive / ‘Dive from the TV Tower’

札幌電視塔Dive是在高度27公尺的跳台上往地面空中潛水的快速跳躍引力活動（Quick jump attraction）。雖然有附上安全吊索，但可以體驗到自由落體的感覺。這個體驗活動是首次在日本都市中心舉辦。是為了紀念札幌電視塔開業60週年記念活動。舉辦時間為7/1～10/9的11點～19點（7月、8月延長到21點）。為付費體驗，13～14點為休息時間，天候不良時則終止。

‘Dive from the TV Tower’ is an attraction which allows challengers to feel a freefall sensation. From a special 27 meter high deck, each daring person, attached to a harness and rope jumps onto a big cushion on the ground below. After a four or five meter freefall, the jumper descends slowly and lands gently on the mat. This kind of attraction has never been held before in a central city area in Japan. This is a commemorative event for the TV Tower’s 60th anniversary. The season runs from July 1 to Oct 9, 11:00 to 19:00 (July and August to 21:00). 13:00 to 14:00 closed for lunch. This attraction will be closed in the event of bad weather. It is a paid attraction.

Anniversary Sky Terrace at Sapporo TV Tower

“Anniversary Sky Terrace”

2月6日～12日配合札幌雪祭，札幌電視塔開放三樓屋頂入場參觀。這是紀念在2017年迎接創業130年的北海道新聞社和迎接開幕60週年的電視塔的特別企劃。可以瞭望夜晚札幌雪祭的夜景。入場費用為附上香檳或是熱紅酒一 杯是1500日幣，附上柳橙汁或是烏龍茶一杯為700日幣。

‘Anniversary Sky Terrace’ is a special event of Sapporo TV Tower held between February 6th and 12th, coinciding with the Sapporo Snow Festival. This open-air terrace is on the rooftop of the tower's third floor. This is a collaborative event celebrating Hokkaido Shimbun Newspaper's 130th, and the TV Tower's 60th anniversary. On this terrace, visitors can enjoy an unusual view. At night, guests can see illuminated snow or ice sculptures. There are two types of admission - 1,500 yen for entrance and a glass of champagne or hot wine, or 700 yen for entrance and a glass of orange juice or oolong tea.

攀爬電視塔樓梯 / Walking up to the Observation Deck by Stairs

2月6日～12日配合第68屆札幌雪祭，札幌電視塔將舉辦「攀爬電視塔樓梯」活動。有購買札幌電視塔展望台門票的遊客，在10點～15時這段期間可以使用戶外樓梯步行到展望台。往下樓梯最晚可以使用到21點30分。此外，電視塔打燈的外觀也是札幌雪祭期間限定的特別版本。

Sapporo TV Tower is holding a special event between February 6th and 12th, which coincides with the Sapporo Snow Festival. The event is "Walking up to the Observation Deck by Stairs" and is for those who buy tickets to the observation deck. It will be possible to take the stairs up between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Also, walking down to the third floor is possible until 9:30 p.m. As well as this event, a special illumination of the tower will take place. There are 453 steps to the 90 meter high observation deck. This offer is dependent on weather conditions, and will be stopped without notice if necessary.

City Light Fantasia

City Light Fantasia是使用光雕投影技術的表演秀。為了紀念札幌電視塔開業60週年，舉辦時間從2016年11月11日到2017年1月31日為止（展出時間為17點到21點）。附上參觀入場劵的展望台門票大人一位是900日圓。也有學生票折扣。這是與夜景融為一體的光之藝術表演。

City Light Fantasia is a show using projection mapping, or spatial augmented reality. This is a very special event to commemorate Sapporo TV Tower's 60th anniversary - the tower opened in 1957. The show is held in a room on the third floor which features big windows allowing people to view Odori Park. Visitors can enjoy the art of lights there from November 11, 2016 to January 31, 2017 (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.). The ticket for both the observatory and show is \900, and children can get a discount. The producer of this art is Mr. Ryotaro Muramatsu, the managing director of Naked Inc.

「登高大賽」/ "Sky Stairs Climbing"

「登高大賽」是在札幌電視塔於6月11日與12日限定2天舉行的活動。活動內容為爬上ㄧ直到瞭望台的453段階梯，回程是坐電梯下去。這個活動可以從高空中體驗初夏的札幌。參加費用大人500日圓，也有小孩的參加費。下雨、刮大風時活動會終止。活動時間從11點到17點，活動報名處位於札幌電視塔一樓。

"Sky Stairs Climbing" is Sapporo TV Tower's special event which lets you feel as if you were in the sky. The 453 stair climb up to the observation deck is open from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. on June 11 and 12. You climb up to the deck via the stairs outside the tower and come down via the elevator. Get your ticket from the counter on the ground floor. This special ticket is 500 yen for an adult, and less for children. In case of rain or strong wind, the event is cancelled for safety. You can enjoy a special view during Sapporo's warm summer.