Hokkaido

 

Departure Dates: 7-Apr, 14-Apr, 28-Apr, 5-May, 12-May, 19-May, 26-May, 2-Jun, 7-Jun, 9-Jun, 14-Jun, 17-Jun, 23-Jun, 30-Jun

 

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to the land of the rising sun - Japan. (Meal on Board)

Upon arrival visit the Ishiya Chocolate Factory. Thereafter, proceed to Otaru. Orgel Doh, which houses the “Otaru Music Box Museum”, the beautiful heaven sent sounds from the music box now embrace this nostalgic city of Otaru. The best buildings are to be found in the harbour areas and along Otaru Canal, which is beautifully lined with lamps…a spectacular sight. (Meal on Board/ Lunch/ Dinner)

 

First, depart to Asahikawa. Upon arrival, visit Asahiyama Zoo, now the most popular zoo in Hokkaido. Here you will see penguins parade or polar bears playing in the snow. Not to be missed is to see the close-up view of seals swimming in the cylinder aquarium. Thereafter, transfer to Sounkyo Gorge, at the foot of Mt Daisetsuzan. The gorge contains lots of waterfalls, which the Ryusei-no-taki falls and Ginga-no-taki falls are especially magnificent and worth seeing. Tonight stay in onsen hot spring hotel. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

 

After breakfast, proceed to Asahikawa Ice Pavilion to experience the extreme temperature ranging from under -20 to -40 degrees. Next to Furano Tomita Farm, enjoy the view of beautiful Lavenders at Kami-Furano. Stroll through the farm and indulge your senses in the field of fragrant lavenders. Then you will get a chance to visit the Fruits Winery. Winery in Furano is very popular in Hokkaido. You may like to purchase wine and bring home as souvenirs.

During Non-Floral season: Furano Jam Garden (Cooperative Farm), Anpanman shop and ‘Mori no shopping road’ – Ningul terrace where there are log cabins displaying and selling handicraft made from nature will replace Kami-Furano (Tomita Farm). (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

 

After breakfast, you will see the famous Odori Park with a magnificent view of Sapporo TV Tower, best known as NHK Tower on your way to visit the Tokeidai Clock Tower, a Russian style monument built in 1878. Next, you will be given some time to explore the famous Sapporo Underground Shopping Mall. Check out all the great offers this city has to offer – lots of shopping, lots of eating! After dinner, drive through Susukino, Hokkaido’s famous night life district, before proceeding back to hotel. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

After breakfast, proceed to Sapporo Nijo fresh food market. Nijo Market is a public market in central Sapporo, where locals and tourists shop for fresh local products and seafood such as crabs, salmon eggs, sea urchins and various fresh and prepared fish. Thereafter, visit Hokkaido largest shopping mall – Sapporo Station Shopping Arcade (include Daimaru). Next, we depart to Chitose Northern Horse Park. Over here, you will have chances to go on a horse carriage ride or ride a bicycle around the horse park or horse riding by yourself (one activity). Before departing to New Chitose airport, you will have time to shop in Chitose Factory Outlet Mall Rera. Upon arriving in Haneda, you will be transferred to your night stay. (Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)

 

Bid farewell to this beautiful country and we hope you have had an exciting holiday! (Breakfast/ Meal on Board)