Nozawa Onsen Christmas Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Nozawa Onsen, Nagano
- 2024 December 21-22 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- Christmas weekend at our group's favorite snow resort.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- Traditional snow resort town with nice locals.
- Free beginners ski/snowboard lesson in English.
- Nice onsens (FREE or paid) all over town.
- Ski/snowboard in Santa suit.
Nozawa Onsen New Year Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Nozawa Onsen, Nagano
- 2025 January 1-5 (Wednesday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- New Year snow fun at everyone's favorite ski resort.
- 4-5 days in the mountains.
- Free beginners skiing/snowboarding lesson in English.
- Free and some nice paid onsens all over town.
- Traditional snow village with nice locals
- Apres-ski drinks at local bars
- Convenient shinkansen/shuttle bus
Shiga Kogen Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Shiga Kogen, Nagano
- 2025 January 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- A fantastic snow weekend at (by far) the largest ski resort in Japan.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- FREE beginners skiing/snowboarding lesson in English.
- Well located hotel (almost ski-in/ski-out).
- Room with beds (not futons) and own toilet.
- Chance to see the snow monkeys.
Myoko Suginohara/Lotte Arai Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Myoko Kogen, Niigata
- 2025 January 25-26 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding at one of the longest runs/slopes in Japan; Myoko Suginohara.
- Ski/snowboarding at Lotte Arai with patrolled and gated off-piste un-groomed and steep terrain.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- Free lesson in English
- Apres-ski party at Akakura town
- Nice spa/onsen at Lotte Arai
Zao Skiing/Snowboarding and Snow Monster Festival Trip
- Zao Onsen, Yamagata
- 2025 February 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding around and within the Snow Monsters.
- Amazing powder snow.
- Breathtaking mountain views.
- Fireworks display and ski/snowboarding exhibition.
- Snow Monster night illumination.
- Free ski/snowboarding lesson.
- Onsen all over town.
- Yamagata Sake Museum and Bar.
Myoko Suginohara/Lotte Arai Ski/Snowboarding Trip
- Myoko Kogen, Niigata
- 2025 February 8-9 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding at one of the longest runs/slopes in Japan; Myoko Suginohara.
- Ski/snowboarding at Lotte Arai with patrolled and gated off-piste un-groomed and steep terrain.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- Free lesson in English
- Apres-ski party at Akakura town
- Nice spa/onsen at Lotte Arai
Shiga Kogen Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Shiga Kogen, Nagano
- 2025 February 15-16 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- Midwinter snow weekend at (by far) the largest ski resort in Japan.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- FREE beginners skiing/snowboarding lesson in English.
- Well located hotel (almost ski-in/ski-out) near Yakebitaiyama.
- Room with beds (not futons) and own toilet.
- Fun apres-ski party.
- Chance to see the cute but wild snow monkeys.
Zao Onsen and Ginzan Onsen Winter Adventure Trip
- Zao Onsen/Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata
- 2025 March 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding around and within the famous Snow Monsters.
- Breathtaking mountain views.
- Free beginners lesson (in English).
- Nice indoor and outdoor onsens.
- Sake Brewery.
- Short hike up to the 1,015 stone steps of Yamadera.
- Visit the enchanting town of Ginzan Onsen.
Naeba/Kagura Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Yuzawa, Niigata
- 2025 March 15-16 (Saturday-Sunday)
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Highlights:
- Enjoy good powder snow at highly elevated ski resorts.
- Free skiing or snowboarding gear and equipment rental.
- Free beginners skiing or snowboarding lesson in English.
- 5,000yen beginners discount.
- Clean,nice and cozy hotel just 7min walk to the resort.
- Free shuttle to local onsen.
- Fun apres-ski drinks.
