* Friday

• Meet in Shinjuku at 7:20 p.m.
• Board the bus and get settled in
• Relax with a drink, chat with fellow participants, and get excited for the weekend
• Short break for food/snacks along the way
• Brief stop at Nozawa Onsen to drop off some guests
• Arrive in Madarao Kogen around 12:30 a.m.
• Check in to your room and get some rest

* Saturday

• Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
• Get geared up and ready for the slopes
• Short walk to the slopes (approximately 8 minutes)
• Ski or snowboard until 4:30 p.m.
• Relax in the lodge’s artificial onsen
• Enjoy a drink or two in the lobby
• Dinner at one of the restaurants in town (not included)
• Bar hopping — there are plenty of bars around the lodge

* Sunday

• Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
• Check out of your room
• Store your luggage in the luggage room
• Ski or snowboard until 3:00 p.m.
• Relax in the lodge’s artificial onsen
• Change clothes, pack up, and get ready for departure
• Board the bus at 3:45 p.m.
• Brief stop at Nozawa Onsen to pick up some guests
• Short stops for food/snacks along the way
• Arrive back in Shinjuku around 9:15 p.m.

Price Includes:

• Round-trip private bus transportation
• Two (2) nights of shared lodge accommodation
• One (1) day lift pass for Madarao and Tangram
• Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• Fun and friendly English/Japanese-speaking snow guide ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras:

• Sunday lift pass (¥7,000)
• Ski, poles and boots set rental (¥4,000 for 1 day | ¥6,000 for 2 days)
• Snowboard and 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)
• Private room for 2 people (¥8,000/person for 2 nights) *En-suite bathroom
• Private room for 3 people (¥4,000/person for 2 nights)

Discounts:

• Beginners who don’t need a lift pass (¥5,000)
• Groups of 4 or more (¥1,500/person)

• Itinerary may vary depending on weather, traffic, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Participants must have their own health, travel, accident, and social insurance to join this tour.
• Rooms will be allocated according to your preference, subject to availability.
• There will be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 people per room.
• Male-only and female-only rooms are available.
• Groups of 4 or more friends can have their own room.
• Private rooms for 2–3 people are available for an additional fee (first come, first served).
• Lunch and dinner are not included but can be purchased at the ski resort.
• A complimentary ski/snowboard lesson is available on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• If you choose the beginner discount, a lift pass is not included.
• You do not need a lift pass for the free beginner lesson. However, if you progress quickly and want to ride the chairlifts, you can purchase a “ride ticket” (approximately ¥700 per ride).
• On average, beginners ride the lifts 4–5 times over the weekend, while some may not need to use them at all.
• Soap, shampoo, and conditioner are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• Towels are available to rent at the lodge (¥500).
• Gear can be sent in advance via delivery service (takkyubin). The lodge address is available upon request.
• Rooms must be vacated by 10:00 a.m. on Sunday. Belongings can be stored in the luggage room for the rest of the day.
• A confirmation email with final information will be sent to all participants two days before the event.

• Skis, poles, and boots
• Snowboard and boots
• Ski jacket and pants
• Winter gloves
• Ski goggles
• Helmet
• Warm winter clothes
• Beanie or winter hat
• Winter boots or shoes
• Warm winter socks
• Towels
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Lip balm
• Eye mask
• Ear plugs
• Book or something to read on the bus
• Camera
• Smartphone
• Cash

• Meeting spot [Shinjuku]
• Snow forecast [Madarao]
• Madarao Mountain Resort
• Tangram Ski Circus
• Hachiko Inn
• IBS Coach bus company