A mid-winter snow adventure at our group's favorite ski resort!

This Trip Features;

• Ski/snowboarding at our group's favorite ski resort; Nozawa Onsen
• Two (2) full days in the mountains
• Free beginners skiing (only) lesson
• 3,000yen discount for beginners and skiing first-timers (No lift pass will be provided)
• 7:45pm Feb 23 (Friday) departure to make the most out of your weekend
• Thirteen (13) FREE public onsens (A unique cultural experience)
• Nice (paid) onsens; Furusatonoyu and Sparena
• Apres-ski party at our local friendly bar (Heaven) on Saturday night
• Chance to meet a lot of snow loving folks and some riding buddies ;)

Nozawa Onsen is considered by many experienced riders as the best ski resort in Japan in many aspects such as mountain/resort size, slopes and layout, consistent snow fall, quality and amount of powder, weather, amazing tree runs, backcountry, accessibility/location, apres ski bars, onsens, traditional town and very friendly locals.

Looking forward to the snow and good times!

Friday (Feb 23)

• Meet in Shinjuku at 7:15pm
• Get on the bus
• Have some drinks, chat with other members and get excited
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive in Nozawa Onsen around 0:15am
• Check-in at the lodge
• Go straight to sleep

Saturday (Feb 24)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-5pm)
• Visit one of the FREE public onsens or one of the nice paid ones (Sparena or Furusatonoyu)
• Relax at the lodge/have some drinks
• Dinner at 6pm
• Apres-ski party at our local bar (Karaoke Heaven)

Sunday (Feb 25)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-3pm)
• Visit one of the FREE public onsens or one of the nice paid ones (Sparena or Furusatonoyu)
• Change clothes/get ready
• Get on the bus at 4pm
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive back in Shinjuku around 8:45pm

Price includes;

• Round-trip private bus transportation
• One (1) day lift pass
• Two (2) nights shared accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner for Saturday
• Fun and cute (English and Japanese speaking) tour leader
• Travel insurance
• 8% consumption tax

Extras (Pay on the day);

• Extra day lift pass (4,500yen/day)
• Skis/poles/boots set rental (4,500yen for 2 days) *Good quality
• Snowboard/boots set rental (4,500yen for 2 days) *Good quality
• Ski jacket and pants set rental (4,000yen for 2 days)
• Gloves rental (800yen for 2 days)
• Goggles rental (800yen for 2 days)
• Helmet rental (1,200yen for 2 days)
• Private room for 2 persons (3,000yen/person for 2 nights)

Discounts;

• Beginners or ski/snowboarding first-timers (3,000yen) *No lift pass provided
• Birthday on Feb 23-25 (3,000yen)
• Early-bird (1,000yen) *Pay before 3pm on Jan 24
• Group of 4 (1,000yen/person) *Group leader or name required
• Group of 5 or more (2,000yen/person) *Group leader/name required
• Regular member (1,000yen) *Joined more than 5 TG trips/Cannot combine with the group discount
  *** Check Discount Policies ***

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Ski/snowboarding off-piste is strictly prohibited.
• You MUST have your own insurance (health, social, company, etc.) to be able join.
• Rooms will be allocated to your preference.
• Minimum of 4 and maximum of 5 persons per room.
• Male/Female only rooms are available.
• Group of friends can have their own room.
• Private room for 2 persons available for an extra fee on a first-come/first-served basis (limited rooms).
• Restaurants and shops in the ski resorts don't accept credit cards so please bring enough cash.
• Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort.
• Free skiing (only) lesson is on Saturday (Feb 24) from 9:30am until 12pm.
• Lift pass will not be provided if you avail the beginners discount.
• You don't need a lift pass to join our free ski/snowboarding lessons. However, if you're a fast learner and would want to ride the chairlifts, you can buy a "ride ticket" which costs around 300-350yen per ride. On average, beginners only take the chairlifts 4-5 times the entire weekend. Some beginners, not at all!
• We will try to accommodate all dietary requirements. However, we are unable to guarantee the hotel/lodge can cater for every meal.
• Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• Towels available for rent at the lodge for 200yen.
• You can send your gear by delivery service (takkyubin) to the hotel. Address will be provided upon request.
• You must check out of your room before 10am on Sunday (Feb 25), and put your belongings in the luggage room before going ski/snowboarding.
• Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.