* Friday

• Meet the group in Shinjuku at 7:20pm
• Get on the bus
• Have a relaxing drink, chat with other members and get excited
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive in Shiga Kogen around 0:30am
• Check-in at the hotel
• Try the rentals

* Saturday

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-5pm)
• Enjoy the hotel’s huge hot bath
• Relax and have some drinks at the lobby
• Dinner at 6pm
• Group drinks

* Sunday

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-3pm) and/or join the the optional Snow Monkeys Trip (1pm-4:30)
• Enjoy the hotel’s huge hot bath
• 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;

• Private bus transportation (round-trip)
• One (1) day ‘all mountain’ lift pass
• Two (2) nights shared hotel accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner for Saturday
• Fun and cute (English-Japanese speaking) tour guides ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras;

• Sunday lift pass (¥7,000)
• Skis/poles/boots set rental (¥4,000 for 1 day | ¥6,000 for 2 days)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (¥4,000 for 1 day | ¥6,000 for 2 days)
• Ski jacket and pants set rental (¥4,000 for 1 day | ¥6,000 for 2 days)
• Gloves rental (¥1,500 for 2 days)
• Goggles rental (¥1,500 for 2 days)
• Helmet rental (¥2,000 for 2 days)
• Ski/snowboard boots JPN28.5cm and above (¥3,000 for 2 days)
• Private room for 2 persons (¥8,000/person for 2 nights) *Email to check for availability
• Private room for 3 persons (¥4,000/person for 2 nights) *Email to check for availability
• Snow monkeys Sunday tour (¥3,000yen) *Includes transportation, park entry and guide *Pay on the day

Discounts;

• Beginners/No lift pass (¥5,000)
• Group of 4 or more (¥1,500)

• The itinerary may change depending on weather, traffic, or other unavoidable circumstances.
• Minimum/maximum of 4 persons per shared room.
• Male-only and female-only rooms available.
• Groups of 4 friends can have their own room.
• Private rooms for 2–3 people are available for an extra fee (limited, first-come/first-served).
• Hotel in a prime location (almost ski-in/ski-out) with private toilets in every room, near Yakebitaiyama and Okushiga.
• Extra fee of ¥3,000 applies for ski/snowboard boots size 28.5cm (JPN) and above.
• Free ski/snowboard lesson is on Saturday from 9:30am until 12pm.
• Lift pass is not be provided if you avail the beginners discount.
• You don’t need a lift pass to join our free ski/snowboard lesson. However, If you advance quickly, you can purchase “ride tickets” (about ¥500–¥800 per lift). On average, beginners use 4–5 rides the entire weekend; some don’t use any.
• Buffet-style breakfasts and dinners included. Lunch is not provided, but available at the ski resort.
• Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the big bath (ofuro).
• You can send your gear by delivery service (takkyubin) to the hotel. Address will be provided upon request.
• Rooms must be vacated by 10am. Belongings can be stored in the luggage room (basement) while you ski/snowboard.
• You can make the most of your Sunday. Hit the slopes in the morning (8:30am–12pm), then switch it up in the afternoon with a visit to the famous Snow Monkeys (1pm–4:30).
• 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
• Winter/waterproof boots/shoes
• Warm/winter socks
• Towels
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Lip balm
• Eye masks
• Ear plugs
• Camera
• Smartphone
• Cash

• Meeting spot
• Snow forecast
• Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
• Snow Monkey Park
• Shiga Grand Hotel
• IBS Coach Bus