8D6N Winter Hokkaido Fantasy

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 tour guide at Shin-Chitose airport – Hokkaido and begin our long awaited holiday with a visit to Noboribetsu where the famous Jigokudani also known as “Hell Valley” await us. The dramatic crater with boiling sulfuric hot springs, volcanic steam plumes & hiking paths is how it got it’s nickname. Next, visit Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura. A theme park with the setting of the Edo period, where there will be Geisha performances and catwalk, as well as Bushido performance. Afterwhich check in to an onsen hotel for a well deserved rest.

Today you will head to Lake Toya Observatory for a view of Japan’s northernmost unfrozen lake. Continue by car to Showa Shinzan, which was formed by lava gushing out of the ground in the Showa era. It is hot every day throughout the year. Next, go to the bear ranch to visit the cute brown bears in Hokkaido. Continue to Hakodate – Kanamori Red Brick Warehouse, which is a dock warehouse representative of Hakodate’s nostalgic furniture. There are many exquisite souvenirs and many seafood shops here. Tonight, you will board the Hakodate Mountain Cable Car (subject to weather conditions) to view the legendary Hakodate night view, one of the world’s three greatest night views.

After breakfast, you will visit the Hakodate Morning Market, where you can enjoy shopping for some live seafood. Then proceed to Wulingguo Park where you will see the first Western-style castle in Japan. It was built in 1864 and is a star-shaped fortress. You can choose to experience snowmobiling at your own expense. Stay overnight at the Jozankei Hot Spring Hotel.

After breakfast, proceed to Otaru, photo stop at the nostalgic and romantic Otaru Canal. Then you can pay a visit to Otaru Music Box Museum, where you can view various beautifully crafted music boxes and enjoy their heavenly music. Next, visit the Kitachi Glass shop, reputed for its unique lamps and hand-blown glassware.  Then we shall visit the Fairy-Taled Shiroi Koibito Park outlet store. A photostop at the Hokkaido Office is next,  the former Hokkaido Office built in 1888, with a neo-Baroque architectural style, is nicknamed “Red Brick Building” by the locals. Passing by Hokkaido Odori Park, which overlook the clock tower we will end up at Tanukikoji, the most prosperous and diverse street in Hokkaido, if time permits you will also have the opportunity to go to the well-connected underground shopping malls to continue shopping.

After breakfast, we start our day with a visit to  Asahikawa Zoo, vivid expressions and natural dynamics of animals will amaze you. Contimue you will proceed to Patchwork Road, and there have a very famouse tree,a lot of tourist will take a photo there. And in Furano, Hands on DIY Lavender Pillow making experience will form part of your memorable trip . Tonight check in to a ski hotel. (If checking in to Furano New Prince Hotel, the Forest Cabin within the compound is a must visit. The snow-covered steeple cabin has a kind of Nordic Santa Claus feel. Shisai no Yu Onsen comes from the natural spring of 1,010m underground in the land of Furano. You can enjoy the majestic scenery while soaking in the hot spring. Take your time and soak in the ambience)

Today you can choose to experience the fun of skiing at your own expense.

(*Or choose the included snow activities: snow banana boats, snow dinghies and skateboards, etc. to enjoy the thrilling snow activities, etc, subject to weather.) 

Then, proceed to Kitahiroshima Mitsui Factory Outlet, shop the world’s major brand such as: COACH, LEVIS, ADIDAS, NIKE, etc, and enjoy between 30-70% discount.

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