Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and begin your holiday with a pleasant flight to Japan.Note: In the event of morning flight, passengers will stay the night at Narita/Chitose and enjoy an additional breakfast.

Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local representative. Visit boiling pond known as “Jigokudani” or Hell Valley. Continue to Noboribetsu Marine Park (admission included), a modern style marine park featuring a magnificent aquarium where the marine life of all kinds including sharks, stingrays jellyfish and salmon swim freely. There are colourful corals too, as well as fascinating Dolphin Show or Sea Lion Show. One of the attractions is the Winter Penguin Parade, orderly manner to greet you. Head on to visit the beautiful Danish Nixe Castle & Garden. Drive to Lake Toya Observation Deck, where beautiful virgin forests surround the lake. See Mount Showa, an interesting landform that was raised from a farmland after two years of volcanic activities.

Begin the day with a tour to Shikisai Noka and see the colourful hills of flowers (vary with seasons). Proceed to the Blue Pond, observe as the deep blue colour which it owes to natural minerals dissolved in the water. Continue to Farm Tomita, probably the most famous attraction of Furano; the products here will not disappoint you, with flower-related souvenirs available. Continue to Sounkyo Gorge, at the foot of Mount Daisetsu-zan. The gorge has lots of waterfalls, of which beautiful Ryusei-no-taki Falls (Shooting Star Falls) and Ginga-no-taki Falls (Milky Way Falls) are worth seeing.

After breakfast, proceed to Abashiri and visit Mount Tento to enjoy a 360- degree view of the Okhotsk Sea. Visit the Drift Ice Museum (admission ticket included) where visitors can enjoy ice all year round in the -15°C cooling room. There are large interactive displays which give information about the ice and the animals that live on or around the ice floors. Continue to mysterious Lake Mashu, one of the world’s clearest transparent lakes; it is also prized as one of the greatest scenic spots in all Hokkaido. Continue to Kawayu Onsen District to visit an active volcano – Mount Io (known as Sulphur Mountain). This mountain can be seen ejecting yellow sulphurous jets. Journey to Lake Akan, well-known for its curious-looking spherical moss, a natural phenomenon unique to the lake. Explore Ainu Kotan, a small Ainu village in Akan Kotan. Stroll along the street lined with souvenir shops selling Ainu handicrafts, food, etc.

After breakfast, visit to the Akan International Crane Centre, where you can see Red-crowned Crane, one of the symbolic birds in Japan. This is a great joy for locals to see as they only show up in winter seasons. Thereafter, proceed to the Kofuku Station. Kofuku means Happiness in Japanese, one of the famous train station in Japan. You can write your wishes on “ticket to happiness” and stick it to the wall. Continue to Sahoro Bear Mountain - Brown Bear. Take the Bear Watching on the bus and see up to close how they live and play together in their natural habitat. Next, we will visit Ryugetsu Sweetpia Garden, one of the famous wide assortment delicious sweet and cakes (own expenses). Note: In the event Sahoro Bear Mountain is closed, it will be replaced by Noboribetsu Bear Ranch included Ropeway Ride.

This morning, proceed Mitsui Premium Outlets for some good bargains. Popular brands such as Coach, Burberry, Polo Ralph Lauren, Escada, Paul Smith, Armani Exchange, Salvatore Ferragamo, Furla, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers, Elle, Levi’s, Nike, Timberland, Adidas, Asics, Fila, Billabong etc. are available here. Thereafter visit Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, a large Shinto shrine set in heavily wooded grounds. Continue to Ishiya White Chocolate Factory where you'll get the opportunity to sample and buy a variety of Hokkaido’s manufactured white chocolate. Drive towards Otaru, famous for its canal and glasswork shops. Walk along the “Classic European Walk” and see the ancient European architecture of the buildings by the romantic waterfront. Visit the Crystal Museum and Kitaichi Glass Galley, well-known for its antique lamps and hand-blown glassware. Not to be missed is Otaru Orgel Doh, which houses the “Otaru Music Box Museum”. The best buildings are found in the harbour area and along Otaru Canal, which is prettily lined with lamps.

After breakfast, hop on Shakotan Peninsula Cruise to see the vibrant marine life and rock formations of the Shakotan Peninsula from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat. Among various spots, one of the most beautiful scenes can be enjoyed at Koganezaki “Golden Cape”. Drive towards Sapporo. Visit Odori Park, venue of the annual Hokkaido Snow Festival. See the towering NHK Tower and Tokei-Dai (clock tower) which was built in 1878. Visit Tennuki Koji and enjoy shopping where affordable buys await all. In the evening, visit Susukino “Ramen & Entertainment” Street; the entire street is dominated by ramen stalls. Take the opportunity to sample the famous Hokkaido ramen at economical prices (at own expense). The colorful neon signboards and street lights make the street more vibrant and dazzling, a perfect location to experience the Sapporo nightlife.Note: In the event Shakotan Peninsula Cruise is not available, it will be replaced by Lake Akan cruise or Toya Cruise.

After breakfast, free at your own leisure before you will be transferred to the airport for the flight back to Singapore. We hope that you had a memorable vacation with ASA Holidays.