9/8D6N Winter Wonderland Hokkaido

HIGHLIGHTS

NOBORIBETSU

• Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

• Noboribetsu Jigokudani

HAKODATE

• Hakodate Meijikan

• Mt. Hakodate (ropeway)

• Hakodate Morning Market

• Hakodate Tropical Botanic Garden

• Fort Goryokaku

• Onuma Quasi National Park

• Ice Fishing (Dec onwards)

LAKE TOYA

• Mt Usu Robeway (Nov only)

NISEKO

• Half Day Ski

OTARU

• Otaru Canal

• Kitachi Glass Shop

• Music Box Museum

(DIY Experience)

ASAHIKAWA

• Asahikawa Ramen Village

• Asahikawa Zoo

SOUNKYO

• Daizetsuzan National Park

SAPPORO

• Ishiya Chocolate Museum

• Sapporo Beer Factory

• Hokkaido Shrine

• Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade

• JR Tower

• Odori Park

• Mitsui Outlet Sapporo

Meal Plan

6 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Specialties

• Seasonal Grilled Fish Set

• Izakaya Set

• Salmon Chan Chan Yaki Set

• Shabu shabu/Sukiyaki

• Crab Kaiseki Meal

• Yakiniku

ITINERARY

DAY 1 SINGAPORE - CHITOSE

Meal on Board

Our vacation begins with a pleasant flight from Singapore to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan.

DAY 2 CHITOSE - NOBORIBETSU - HAKODATE

Lunch-Steamed Chicken with Udon, Dinner-Squid Rice

Upon arrival, transfer to Noboribetsu and start your journey with a visit to Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura, a village theme park where they have a collection of Edo period culture and you'll get a chance to try out Japanese archery. Then, head over to Jigokudani (Hell Valley), which features hot steam vents, sulphurous streams, and other volcanic activities. After that, proceed to Hakodate Meijikan, this stately red-brick building was built as Hakodate Post Office in 1911 and is now used as a shopping mall. This evening, head up to Mt. Hakodate via cable car to the top of the mountain to enjoy a panoramic city view.

DAY 3 HAKODATE - NISEKO

Breakfast, Lunch-Salmon Chan Chan Yaki Set, Dinner-Buffet

Start your day with a visit to Hakodate Morning Market where you can find a variety of delectable fresh Hakodate produce. Next, proceed to Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden, a popular attraction where you can see the Hot-Tubbing Snow Monkeys and the green house, which is the main exhibit. After that, head over to Fort Goryokaku, a massive, star-shaped Western

style citadel built to defend Hokkaido from invasion. Then access the observation deck Goryokaku Tower for a bird's-eye view of the huge fortress. Next, we will proceed to Ōnuma Quasi-National Park, one of the most beautiful and breath-taking parks. Continue your tour onwards to Niseko.

Next, board the Mt Usu Ropeway (cable car) leading close to the top of Mount Usu (For Nov only). The upper station's observation deck offers panoramic views of Lake Toya and Showa Shinzan while the second offer views of the ocean and Mount Usu's largest crater.

DAY 4 NISEKO - OTARU

Breakfast, Dinner-Seasonal Grilled Fish

Today, spend half of the day at leisure in the Ski Resort. You can choose to enjoy some ski adventure and/or take part in other activities in the resort (equipment rental excluded). After your fun adventures, move over to Otaru Canal where there are many shops selling musical boxes, crystal and glassware that mirror the romantic atmosphere of this enchanting town. Don't forget to visit the Kitaichi Glass Shop and enjoy the music box DIY experience at Music Box Museum.

DAY 5 OTARU - ASAHIKAWA - SOUNKYO

Breakfast, Dinner-Buffet

This morning, head over to Asahiyama Zoo that features enclosures that allow visitors to observe the animals from various angles, many of which are unique to the zoo. During winter, you may get to see a penguin parade show!

After some fun time at the zoo, enjoy a local meal at Asahikawa Ramen Village which offers 8 of Asahikawa's most well-known ramen shops in one location. After lunch, move to Hokkaido’s largest Daisetsuzan National Park for its unspoiled wilderness and beautiful fall colours and snow. Proceed further to Ginga and Ryusei Waterfalls, aka ‘wife and husband waterfalls’. Ginga runs down the cliff wall in a thin, delicate white thread, while the Ryusei flows down in a thick, powerful cascade.

DAY 6 SOUNKYO SAPPORO

Breakfast, Lunch-Yakiniku, Dinner-Crab Kaiseki

After breakfast, proceed to Sapporo Beer Factory to learn how the beer is being produced and get to taste their fresh local beer on the spot. Next, pay a visit to Hokkaido Shrine, a traditional place of worship for the Japanese “Shindo” and the oldest shrine in Hokkaido. This is also the best location to enjoy the scenery for all four seasons. We continue to

proceed to Ishiya Chocolate Factory, also known as “White Lover Chocolate” Factory. Here, you can see how the white chocolate products are being produced in this European style building. It’s shopping time at the Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade. This shopping arcade is in operation

since the frontier period and it's also a great place to buy some souvenirs!

DAY 7 SAPPORO

Breakfast, Dinner-Japanese Set

Today, visit Odori Park as it offers a picturesque setting for leisurely strolls. The park is renowned for its expansive green spaces, spanning 1.5km in the heart of the city. Enjoy shopping at Mitsui Outlet Sapporo, it features a wide range of stores offering discounted prices on various brands. Next, we proceed to JR Tower, a prominent landmark and commercial complex.

Standing tall at the heart of Sapporo Station, it offers panoramic views of the city from its observation deck.

DAY 8 SAPPORO - SINGAPORE

Breakfast, Meal on Board

Bid farewell to this beautiful country as you transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (SQ flight will arrive on Day 8).

DAY 9 SINGAPORE

Meal on board

We hope you enjoyed your vacation with EU Holidays and we look forward to seeing you again on your next trip.