8D6N Scenic East

Assemble at Changi Airport where you will begin your vacation to the northern island of Japan, Hokkaido. 

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by the local guide and set off for the long awaited journey. First stop will be Tokachigawa.The Tokachigawa Hot Spring has its source on the bank of the Tokachi River in Otofuke Town at the center of the Tokachi Plains. Since the hot spring water is deriving from reed and other native plants, which have accumulated deep in the ground together with groundwater over the ages, and is heated by geothermal heat before gushing out in the are around the hot spring resort, it is gentle to the skin and has a higher content of natural moisturizing ingredients compared with ordinary hot springs. That is why it is known as the  hot spring for beauty whose excellent skin-moisturizing and smoothing effect can be felt after taking a bath.

Today,you will visit Ikeda Wine Factory, for wine tasting and learn the process of wine – processing, followed by Kushiro Wetland     Observatory where you can observe the      peaceful as well as having a chance to see cranes around one of Japan’s most beautiful villages – Tsurui. Tonight you will have your overnight’s rest at Akan Hot Spring Hotel.

After breakfast, we shall tour Lake Akan as well as Lake Akan National Park, Lake Kussharo and Lake Mashu, the home of Marimo, a rare type of plant grown in the lake. Lake Mashu is the clearest lake in the world. Continue to Sulphur Mountain , an active volcano in Hokkaido.

Shiretoko Five Lakes is located in Hokkaido, Japan – Shiretoko National Park and is a major tourist attraction. Next, we shall visit Okhotsk Ice Museum before making our way towards Cape Notoro. Next, we shall visit Daisetsuzan National Park will be our final highlight of the day before making our way to Sounkyo Gorge for a well deserved nights’ rest

JUN – OCT: FURANO – BIEI (DIY ICE CREAM MAKING)

NOV – APR: ASAHIKAWA SAKE FACTORY, UNIKURO, RAMEN VILLAGE

MAY: SHIBAZAKURA PARK, TULIP PARK

After which we shall proceed to make our way towards Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido. Your sightseeing tour includes Odori Park which is the broad median of Odori ‘large street’ in the center of Sapporo, separating the city into north and south. Next on the sightseeing list shall be the Former Hokkaido Government Office. It was built in 1888, is a American-style neo-baroque building, and is built in red brick. Hence, the citizens call it “Aka-renga” (Red Brick) affectionately. Lastly, we will visit the most popular, prosperous and diverse shopping street in Hokkaido, Japan – Tanuki Koji Street.

In the morning, visit Ishiya White chocolate factory specialist shop. Here, you are able to buy different kinds of chocolate which are manufactured by Ishiya. Then, proceed to Otaru Music Box Museum, where you can view beautifully crafted music boxes and enjoy their heavenly music. Afterwards visit the Kitachi Glass shop, reputed for its unique lamps and hand-blown glassware. Lining Otaru Canal is many shops that sell music boxes, crystalware and glassware.Next, it is free at your own leisure at Mitsui Factory Outlet.

Free at leisure till transfer to airport for the pleasant flight back Singapore.