Day 00 (Sun, 02 Feb’20)
Singapore
 
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for flight to Haneda

Day 01 (Mon, 03 Feb’20)
Haneda – Abashiri
(-/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Hokuten no Oka Lake Abashiri Tsuruga Resort (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Arriving at Memanbetsu Airport, your first stop for the tour will be the Okhotsk Ryu-hyo Museum! A museum dedicated to drift ice, experience the wintery Sea of Okhotsk through exhibits, 3D projections and actual drift ice kept in a -15 degree Celsius room. You will also get to see some of the sea creatures that inhabit drift ice filled waters, including the clione, the angel of the sea. Right outside, take a thrilling ride down a 30m ice slide with a view of the drift ice filled ocean beyond!
 

Day 02 (Tue, 04 Feb’20)
Abashiri – Akan
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Rera (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Feast your eyes on a magnificent winter scene on an icebreaking cruise! Drift ice is an amazing phenomenon that only appears on the Sea of Okhotsk for a limited period each year and has become increasingly unpredictable as the climate changes. Take this opportunity to create an indelible memory on a cruise through the fantastic drift ice from the comfort of the 491 tonne ship, Aurora.
 
Later, you will check in early to join in the festivities at the Lake Akan Ice Festival! Held on the frozen surface of the lake each winter, there are activities such as ice carving, games, performances showcasing the Ainu culture and more to entertain you. Each night also sees a spectacular display of fireworks decorating the clear winter sky, the perfect way to end the day.

Day 03 (Wed, 05 Feb’20)
Akan – Kushiro – Akan
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Akan Yuku no Sato Tsuruga Rera (Hot Spring) or similar
 
This morning, witness the beauty and grace of the Tancho, Japanese red crowned crane, at one of the sanctuaries dedicated to the conservation of these precious birds. Once thought to be extinct, these cranes migrate to feeding sites in east Hokkaido every winter where they can be seen ‘dancing’ with graceful dips and jumps on the snowy fields.
 
Next, dig into some of Hokkaido’s bountiful seafood at Kushiro’s Washo Market. Try their famous “katte-don” a seafood rice bowl that you can customise. Browse the stalls and pick your favourite toppings from the selection of fresh seafood caught off the shores of Kushiro before tucking in!

Day 04 (Thu, 06 Feb’20)
Akan – Tokachigawa
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Tokachigawa Onsen Daiichi Hotel Toyotei (Hot Spring) or similar
 
Heading to Tokachi, you will try the local speciality dish – butadon! Slices of quality grilled pork coated in a special sauce and placed on a bowl of fluffy rice, this simple dish expertly done is a mouth-watering delight!
 
In the evening, take in the colourful display of lights at the Tokachigawa Swan Festival Sairinka! Roughly 600 LED pyramids create a ‘forest of light’, putting on a visual spectacle accompanied by music. Light displays are also found in a ‘light zoo’ and romantic light tunnel, while more exciting activities like snow rafting are available for the thrill seekers.
 
Afterwards, come back to a relaxing soak in Tokachigawa’s moor hot spring. Known as the hot spring of beauty, this therapeutic hot spring water is derived from plant matter and can only be found in two places in the world, in Germany and here in Tokachigawa.

Day 05 (Fri, 07 Feb’20)
Tokachigawa – Sapporo
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
 
Savour a delicious meal of barbequed meats at the cosy Log House Wagyu Bibi Restaurant. Feast on juicy, tender wagyu beef and more at this table barbeque restaurant, guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
 
In the afternoon, head over to the Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival! Known for its pristine waters and depth of clarity, the clean water of the lake is used to create impressive ice sculptures such as towers, shrines and buildings that reflect a cool “Shikotsu blue” in winter. Admire the ice masterpieces and join in the many fringe activities available.

Day 06 (Sat, 08 Feb’20)
Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
 
A free and easy day in Sapporo awaits you! As Japan’s fifth largest city, Sapporo has developed rapidly into a bustling metropolis. Options for shopping are abundant, both above and underground, with multi-storey department stores such as Daimaru and Esta lining the streets, and a network of stores offering souvenirs, apparel, footwear, cosmetics, electronics, and more, underground. When you are satisfied with your shopping spree, stop by at the Ramen Republic for a steaming bowl of Hokkaido’s signature miso ramen to complete your Hokkaido experience.
 
Not to be missed in this season, be sure to stop by the Sapporo Snow Festival! Held across three different sites in Sapporo City, about 250 snow and ice sculptures are waiting for you! Over 100 of these can be seen at the main site at Odori Park just a short distance from your hotel, where the International Snow Sculpture contest, ski jump competitions, ice skating and lots of delicious street food can be enjoyed.

Day 07 (Sun, 09 Feb’20)
Sapporo
(Breakfast/-/-)
Hotel: Keio Plaza Hotel Sapporo or similar
 
Free and easy

Day 08 (Mon, 10 Feb’20)
Sapporo – Chitose – Haneda – Singapore
(Breakfast/-/-)
 
Flight back to Singapore

COACH TOUR
Assemble date:   02 Feb, Sun (SO13917)

Flight schedule: (for suggestion only, not included in tour price)
03 Feb 20   JL 38                Singapore - Haneda   
0220 / 0950

03 Feb 20   JL 567               Haneda - Memanbetsu 
1225 / 1410

10 Feb 20   JL 526                Chitose - Haneda   
2000 / 2140

11 Feb 20    JL 35                Haneda - Singapore     
0005 / 0645

** Discounts **
- Early Bird Discount - 3% off tour price (after other discounts) Valid for bookings made by 31st July 2019. T&C apply. 
- 1st to 10th pax discount - S$ 200
- Loyalty Discount - Subject to number of times joined FMJ Tours

Tour price per person (in SGD)
Group size:   10-14 pax
Adult twin share $5,950; Adult triple share $5,850; Adult single $8,250
Child twin share $5,950; Child with Bed $5,850; Child no Bed $1,550
Group size:   15-19 pax
Adult twin share $5,550; Adult triple share $5,450; Adult single $7,850
Child twin share $5,550; Child with Bed $5,450; Child no Bed $1,550
Group size:   20 pax & above 
Adult twin share $5,150; Adult triple share $5,050; Adult single $7,450
Child twin share $5,150; Child with Bed $5,050; Child no Bed $1,550

Tour price includes:
Hotel accommodation as stipulated in itinerary
Tours and Meals as stipulated in itinerary
Comprehensive travel insurance

Tour price excludes:
Airport taxes & fuel charges (Estimated, subject to change)
Visa application fee (if any)
Air Tickets

Remarks:
The prices are subject to change upon fluctuations of currency exchange rates. 
Flight schedule and the sequence of the itinerary are subject to change with or without prior notice to ensure the smooth running of the tour.
Minimum group size to confirm tour is 10 adults/children. 
Please refer to booking form for further terms and conditions.