Windsor Hotel Toya Adds Winter-Limited Gel Candle Holder to Florist Workshop Lineup

Published: March 3, 2026
Windsor Hotel Toya Adds Winter-Limited Gel Candle Holder to Florist Workshop Lineup

The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa in Toyako, Hokkaido, offers a series of hands-on workshops led by the hotel's dedicated in-house florist. The lineup has now expanded with a new winter-limited addition: the Gel Candle Holder workshop. The gel candle's glassy transparency gives it an icy appearance, allowing the embedded flowers to shine through beautifully — making it a memorable souvenir to bring home.

Workshop Name Gel Candle Holder
Duration 30–50 minutes
Eligibility Participants who can use scissors (companions welcome)
Price ¥6,050 (tax and service charge included)
Reception Hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

For more details on the workshop, visit the hotel's workshop page.

Other Available Workshops

Flower Cutlery Rest

Create a flower-adorned chopstick rest that adds a decorative touch to your table setting.

Note: A special food-safe resin is used, so curing takes half a day to a full day. Completed pieces will be available for pickup the following day, or can be shipped separately (additional shipping fee applies).

Example of a completed flower cutlery rest

Duration 20–30 minutes
Eligibility Participants who can use a glue gun (companions welcome)
Price ¥2,420 (tax and service charge included)
Reception Hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Preserved Flower Arrangement

Example of a completed preserved flower arrangement

The hotel's dedicated florist guides participants through the basics of flower arrangement. Since preserved flowers maintain their shape over time, guests can take their finished piece home as a lasting memento. Fresh seasonal flower arrangements are also available upon reservation.

Duration 60–90 minutes
Eligibility Participants comfortable with detailed handwork (reservation required)
Price ¥6,050 (tax and service charge included)
Reception Hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Herbarium Ballpoint Pen

Place dried flowers and preserved flowers in herbarium liquid to create a truly one-of-a-kind ballpoint pen. Pen barrel colors come in a variety of options.

Example of a completed herbarium ballpoint pen

Duration 10–20 minutes
Eligibility Participants who can use scissors (reservation required)
Price ¥2,420 (tax and service charge included)
Reception Hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Dry Flower Postcard

Example of a completed dry flower postcard

Lobby flowers, which change each month, are dried and repurposed for this workshop. Participants use the dried flowers to decorate an illustration, creating a postcard-sized piece of art — a charming way to commemorate your visit.

Duration 40–60 minutes
Eligibility Participants who can use a craft knife (companions welcome)
Price ¥2,420 (tax and service charge included)
Reception Hours 10:00 AM–4:00 PM