* Friday (Mar 14)

• Meet the group in Shinjuku at 7:20pm
• Get on the bus
• Have a relaxing drink, chat with other members and get excited
• Short stop for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive in Naeba around 11pm
• Check-in at the hotel
• Try the rentals

* Saturday (Mar 15)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Walk to Naeba ski resort (7mins) or private shuttle to Tashiro ropeway at 8:30am (10mins)
• Ski/snowboarding at Kagura or Naeba until 4:30pm
• Private shuttle back from Tashiro to the hotel (10mins)
• Take a hot shower/bath or visit the local onsen nearby
• Relax and have some drinks
• Dinner at 6pm
• Apres-ski drinks

* Sunday (Mar 16)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Walk to Naeba ski resort (7mins) or private shuttle to Tashiro ropeway at 8:30am (10mins)
• Ski/snowboarding at Kagura or Naeba until 3:30pm
• Private shuttle back from Tashiro to the hotel (10mins)
• Take a hot shower/bath or visit the local onsen nearby
• Change clothes/get ready
• Get on the bus at 4:45pm
• Stop for dinner on the way
• Arrive back in Shinjuku around 8:15pm

Price includes;

• Private bus transportation (round-trip)
• Two (2) day lift pass for Naeba and/or Kagura
• Two (2) nights ‘shared’ accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner for Saturday
• Fun and cute (English-Japanese speaking) tour guides ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras;

• Skis/poles/boots set rental (FREE)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (FREE)
• Ski jacket and pants set rental (FREE)
• Gloves rental (FREE)
• Goggles rental (FREE)
• Helmet rental (1,500 for 2 days)
• Ski/snowboard boots JPN28.5cm and above (3,000yen for 2 days)
• Private room for 2 persons (4,000yen/person for 2 nights) *Email to check availability

Discounts;

• Beginners/no lift pass (8,000yen)
• Group of 4 or more (1,500yen/person)

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Rooms will be allocated to your preference.
• Minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 persons per room.
• Male/Female only rooms are available.
• Group of 4-6 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).
• Free ski/snowboarding lesson is on the Saturday from 9:30am until 12pm at Naeba Ski Resort.
• 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!
• Our hotel is only 7mins walk to/from Naeba Snow Resort.
• Shuttle bus from/to hotel/Tashiro will be provided on both days.
• There will be a 3,000yen fee for ski/snowboard boots JPN size 28.5 and above.
• Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort.
• Dinner and breakfast are buffet style.
• Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• Towels available for rent at the lodge for 300yen.
• 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 the Sunday, 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.

• Skis/poles/boots
• Snowboard/boots
• Ski jacket/pants/gloves
• Ski goggles
• Helmet
• Winter/warm clothes
• Beanie/hat
• Winter gloves
• Comfortable shoes/socks
• Towels
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Lip balm
• Eye masks
• Ear plugs
• Book (to read on the bus)
• Camera
• Smartphone
• Cash

• Meeting spot
• Snow forecast
• Kagura
• Naeba
• Hotel Chou
• IBS Coach Bus