Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport and begin your holiday with a pleasant flight to Japan.

Upon arrival, meet and greet by our local representative. Proceed to the renowned Asahiyama Zoo (included in admission fee), the most well-known zoo in Japan and home to the greatest concentration of polar bears and penguins on earth. The Winter Penguin Parade, where penguins formally welcome you, is one of the attractions. Continue to Otokoyama Sake Brewery, with 340-year history of brewing some of the best sake in Japan. Enjoy some shopping at the Asahikawa Heiwa Dori Shopping Park, home to most of Asahikawa’s large department stores and branded goods shops. Visit Asahikawa Ramen Village, you will see about 8 family owned ramen shops making and selling different flavours of Hokkaido Ramen.(Note : Winter penguin Parade is subjected to weather and parade schedule)

After breakfast, proceed to the Sheep Farm where you can experience sheep feeding (admission included). Next, continue to the Reindeer Ranch to take a Reindeer Sleigh Ride (included in admission). Thereafter, we continue to Wakkanai, a city in Hokkaido's far north. On top of the sandy area, you can see figures flapping themselves down as we visit the Harbour Seal Observatory.

After breakfast, proceed to Kita Bohatei Dome, Walkkanai’s Port Northern Breakwater Dome heritage area. Continue to Cape Noshappu to see the Noshappu Lighthouse, which stands tall and is a symbol of the Noshappu Promontory. It was built in 1872 and has a striking two-tone red and white colour scheme. At the tip of the cape, there is the Esandomari Fishing Port and a Dolphin Monument, where you can stop for a beautiful photo opportunity. Visit Symbol of Wakkanai, built in the 1930s, and is an odd-looking breakwater. After that, view the Northernmost Point Monument, a grey concrete triangle with achievements engraved on it. Next to it is a Statue of Mamiya Rinzō, a Japanese explorer from the Edo period famous for his explorations and mapping of Karafuto (Sakhalin) and discovering that it was an island. The Tower of Prayer is a monument in memory of those killed in the 1983 Moneron Island airstrike by Soviet fighters that brought down a Korean airliner. Visit the Monument of Peace. During the Pacific War, the Japanese and Americans fought each other in the Soya Strait. The third lighthouse constructed in Hokkaido, the Northernmost Lighthouse has been ensuring ship safety since the light was first turned on in 1885. Continue to Cape Soya Northernmost Idemitsu Station and Okhotsk Tokkari Centre (admission included). You will be amused to see the amazing seals perform during the feeding time and remember to take a memorable photo with these amazing seals.

After breakfast, visit Mount Tento in Abashiri for a 360-degree view of the Okhotsk Sea. Visit the Drift Ice Museum (admission ticket included), where guests can enjoy ice all year long 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. Thereafter, proceed to Kussyaro Lake to get a close-up look at the lovely swans that migrated from Siberia in the winter. The next destination is the enigmatic Lake Mashu, one of the most transparent and clear lakes in the world, and one of Hokkaido's top scenic locations. Continue to Kawayu Onsen District to see Mount Io, an active volcano also 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. Note : ICE BREAKING CRUISE (20Jan – Feb)From 20Jan – Feb, Drift Ice Museum will be replaced by Ice Breaking Cruise. Embark on the ice breaker to cruise the Okhotsk sea, see the Siberian drift ice and abundant wildlife (subject to weather condition)*In the event if due to weather condition ice breaking cruise not available, we will visit Drift Ice Museum

Drive today to Otaru, which is renowned for its canal and glasswork shops. Visit the buildings along the picturesque waterfront's "Classic European Walk" to see manifestations of ancient European architecture. Visit the Kitaichi Glass Gallery and the Crystal Museum, which are known for their hand-blown glass items and vintage lamps. The "Otaru Music Box Museum" is housed in Otaru Orgel Doh, a must-see attraction. The Otaru Canal, which is neatly lit up, and the harbour area both have some of the best buildings. Next, take cable car to Mt Tengu, a symbolic mountain of Otaru. It provides stunning views of Otaru and the Sea of Japan. The night view from the observatory is stunning. In addition to the stunning view, Mt. Tengu offers a lot of sights and activities. Visit Tanuki Koji and enjoy shopping, where affordable buys await all. In the evening, visit Susukino “Ramen & Entertainment” Street where the entire street is dominated by ramen stalls. Take the opportunity to sample famous Hokkaido ramen at economical prices (at own expenses). The street is made more lively and dazzling by the neon signs in various colours and the street lights, making it the ideal place to experience Sapporo's nightlife.

After breakfast, visit to Nijo Fish Market. This fish market is well-known for both its dining stalls and its enormous selection of recently caught raw produce. Next, visit Odori Park, you can see the majestic NHK Tower and Tokei-Dai (clock tower) which was built in 1878. Continue to the Ishiya White Chocolate Factory where you'll get the opportunity to sample and buy a variety of Hokkaido’s manufactured white chocolate. Proceed to Hokkaido Jingu Shrine, a large Shinto shrine set in heavily wooded grounds.

Morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Singapore. We hope that you had a memorable vacation with ASA Holidays.