Breathe in the spectacular panoramic views of Hokkaido. (Indeed, you are finally here.)

After breakfast, hit the snow slopes with your friendly ski instructor on your choice of half day or full day skiing and snowboarding lesson. Roll up some snow, have an impromptu snowball fight, build a snowman, or sled down hills blanketed by soft Japanese powder snow. In the evenings, enjoy free flow of drinks and snacks at the Wakka bar.

Immerse yourself in a moment of total relaxation and intense well-being today. Warm up after days in the cold, relax muscles after energising snow sports, you can refresh with a sip in the swimming pool, or indulge in Japanese lifestyle with outdoor Canadian bath or indoor Ofuro Japanese bath.

Today, enjoy some leisure time in the resort before we proceed on to Noboribetsu after your lunch in club med. Tonight, indulge in an invigorating sulphuric hot spring bath at an onsen resort in Noboribetsu, with its natural geothermal properties, the hot spring water will leave your skin feeling silky smooth for a good night’s rest.

Enjoy a morning photo stop at picturesque Lake Toya and Mt Showa, the volcanic lava dome. The phrase “grin and bear it” takes on a more literal and positive spin at Shouwa Sinzan Bear Ranch, with your introduction to the facility’s bevy of adorable bears. These bears are trained by professionals to delight visitors just the “bear” necessities: to wave and greet visitors upon their arrival. You may photograph and feed these fuzzy animals at your own expense. You may also pick up skincare products derived from horse oil at the local souvenir shop. Spend the night in Sapporo city

Enjoy a morning shopping spree at Mitsui Outlet Mall Park Kitahiroshima, a newly minted outlet mall that boasts a plethora of domestic and imported brands under one roof. Chocoholics rejoice 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. Make a stop at Odori Park. Located in the heart of Sapporo, this beautifully manicured green space is a charming assembly of monumental fountains, sculptures and flowerbeds. Sometimes, love and fresh air is all you need. The retail therapy continues at the famed Tanukikoji Shopping Arcade, the longest shopping street in Hokkaido. Spend the night in Sapporo city as your survey of fascinating Hokkaido draws to a close.