Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Hakodate via Narita/Haneda.

Proceed to see the 150-year-old western-style Goryokaku Tower fort. From the Tower Observatory, you can see bird’s eye views of the city as well as the beautiful star-shaped fortress estate surrounded by lush greenery and cherry trees. Then, make your way to Hakodate Factory, where the red brick warehouses from the city’s trading past have been redeveloped into a chic waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment complex. For a perfect end to the day, proceed to the 334-metre high Mt Hakodate for spectacular panoramic views of the city.

This morning, visit Hakodate morning market, a vibrant and atmospheric spot where a plethora of stalls jostle for attention, each selling various types of fresh seafood. And of course, in Japan, nothing exemplifies this more as sashimi. Pick, sample and purchase the day’s freshest and most mouth-watering catch at your own expense. Thereafter, proceed to visit picturesque lakes, islands and majestic dormant volcano Mount Komagatake at Onuma Quasi-National Park before heading to Hakodate. Then, visit to Lake Toya that is located in the scenic Shikotsu-Toya National Park, this photographic freshwater caldera lake is 10km in diameter and framed by a few active volcanic domes including the majestic Mount Showa. Take a panoramic views of Lake Toya and its stunning surroundings at Silo Observatory. “Grin and bear it” literally at the Showa Sinzan Bear Ranch as the facility’s bevy of adorable bears wave and greet you upon arrival. Photograph and feed these furry animals at your own expense. After the cuteness overload, stock up on popular local skincare products made from horse oil at the souvenir shop. Tonight, take a dip in a relaxing hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Lake Toya or Noboribetsu

Take a morning, start your day will reach a boiling point as you traipse through the sulphurous valley to experience boiling ponds and steaming streams at the famous Jigokudani, also known as Hell Valley. Then, Visit Upopoy National AINU Museum and Park, the first National Museum in Hokkaido and serves as the national center for the revival and development of Ainu Culture. Upopoy is an Ainu Term meaning “singing in a large group”. Next, make a stop at Shiroi Koibito. Fashioned in a distinctively Tudor-styled building that evokes fairy tale impressions, this purveyor of quality confectionary is an institution unto itself that would please the inner Hansel or Gretel in you. Tonight, don a Japanese yukata to enjoy a 8-course Kaiseki dinner at an onsen resort at Jozankei.

After breakfast, take a leisurely drive to the charming Otaru Canal which is lined with century-old stone warehouses on both sides. Then, get whimsical at Otaru Music Box Museum where displays of beautifully-crafted music boxes will delight even the grumpiest of cynics. Make a stop at Kitaichi Glass Factory to witness skilled artisans perfect their craft. After lunch, proceed to observing the manufacturing process of cheese at a Cheese Factory. You may wish to purchase some local cheese and milk at your own expense. This evening, take a breezy stroll through the zigzag line of wooden cabin shops nestled in the green forest of Furano at Ningle Terrace. Here, you can pick up some exquisite handmade souvenirs. Thereafter, indulge in a hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Furano. With its natural geothermal properties, the hot spring water will leave your skin feeling silky smooth for a good night’s rest.

After breakfast, head to Sapporo. Make a stop at the Furano Winery on the way and get to taste limited edition wines cultivated from the unique Furano climate. With its pristine waters, vast pastures and bracing air, Hokkaido is renowned for churning out some of Japan’s best dairy products. Next, enjoy a craft-making experience where you can DIY a lavender pillow with lavender potpourri, cotton and pillow case and get to bring home your own making as an exclusive cultural souvenir. Take a leisure morning drive to Togachigawa. Make a stop at Rokkatei Honten for a taste of locally produced Japanese and western-style sweets such as the popular Marusei butter sandwich. Tonight, indulge in a hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Tokachigawa with its natural geothermal properties, the hot spring water will leave your skin feeling silky smooth for a good night’s rest.

Go all out and embark on a quick shopping spree at Mitsui Outlet Park Sapporo Kitahiroshima, an outlet mall that boasts a plethora of domestic and imported brands under one roof. Next, proceed to Odori Park, located in the heart of Sapporo. This beautifully manicured green space is a charming assembly of monumental fountains, sculptures, and flowerbeds. Each winter, its verdant grounds play host to the famed Sapporo Ice Festival. Round off the day with a stroll along Hokkaido’s longest shopping street, Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade

If time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping you transfer to the airport for your flight home via Haneda/Narita.