Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Chitose via Narita/Haneda. Upon arrival, 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. End the day with a stroll along famed Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the longest shopping street in Hokkaido.

Talk about a good start. Chocoholics rejoice, for your day begins after a fortifying breakfast with 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. Thereafter, drive to the evocative Otaru Canal, where charming century-old stone warehouses line both sides of the lively canal. The genteel theme continues at Otaru Music Box Museum, where whimsical displays of beautifully-crafted music boxes – each bearing lovely tinkling tunes – will delight even the grumpiest of cynics. Next, adorn yourself in a Japanese Yukarta dress-up session then meander by the canal for that perfect cultural snapshot. Thereafter, make your way to an onsen resort in scenic Jozankei. This evening, immerse yourself in Japanese culture with a casual yukata attire, delighting in a lavish 8-course Kaiseki feast. Cap the night with a serene soak in a hot spring bath. You deserve it!

With its pristine waters, vast pastures and bracing air, Hokkaido is renowned for churning out some of Japan’s best dairy products. Today, ramble through the panoramic flower gardens of Shikisai-no-oka with spectacular views across fifteen hectares of land on Oka-no-machi Biei. It is a paradise of seasonal blossoms from spring through to fall, in which several dozen different species of flowers and grasses flourish. Next, proceed to Herb Garden in Furano and experience lavender pillow DIY with potpourri and get to bring home as souvenir.

This morning, enjoy a hands-on, interactive education at Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum. Wander around this sprawling science centre and find out more about the wonders of science and nature through exhibits on subjects such as sea ice and climate change. Later, proceed to Okhotsk Tower to experience the mystery and wonder of drift ice in a sub-20 degree environment. Catch a glimpse of the “ice fairy”, a mysterious creature, or try blowing “ice bubble”. Later, come face-to-face with rare seal seals at Okhotsk Seal Centre, a conservation centre that offers dwelling and protection for these remarkable creatures. This evening, make your way to an onsen resort in Mombetsu.

This morning, make your way to Shiretoko after breakfast. Along the way, make a stop at historic and imposing-looking Abashiri Prison. Built in the 1890s, this complex had once held dangerous criminals; today, it houses a comprehensive museum that documents the daily lives of the prisoners. Arrive at Shiretoko National Park, one of the world heritage sites located on the Shiretoko Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido and is one of Japan's most beautiful and unspoiled national park. Take a stroll and an opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including brown bears, deer and foxes. In winter, the peninsula's coast along the Sea of Okhotsk becomes one of the northern hemisphere's southernmost regions to see drift ice. End the day with a sumptuous seafood dinner with liquor free-flow* in the hotel.

After breakfast, take a leisurely morning drive to Lake Akan, a unique crater lake located in Akan National Park, and home to colonies of marimo, a very rare algae species that transforms to beautiful green balls if left untouched for a few centuries. Along the way, walk through the sulphurous valley and see boiling ponds and steaming streams at the Mt Iou, here you might get to taste the local sulfur steam egg. Rest those tired feet after a morning of walking and enjoy a foot spa at the enchanting Lake Kussharo. Later, learn more about the Ainu, the indigenous community in Japan, at Ainu Kotan, a small Ainu village located in Lake Akan. Take a leisurely stroll along the streets lined with quaint souvenir shops and pick up some traditional Ainu handicrafts and enjoy an Ainu performance that will showcase various cultural aspects of this unique culture. Spend the night at an onsen hotel in Lake Akan.

This morning, bid farewell to peaceful Lake Akan and make your way to buzzing Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido prefecture. 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.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home