* Friday

• Meet in Shinjuku at 7:20pm
• Get on the bus
• Have a relaxing drink, chat with other participants, and get excited
• Short stop for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive in Madarao Kogen around 0:30am
• Check-in your room/sleep

* Saturday

• Buffet breakfast between 7:30am-9
• Get the gear on
• Short walk to the slopes (8mins)
• Skiing/snowboarding until 4:30pm
• Apres-ski drinks at the lodge
• Enjoy the lodge’s hot shower/bath
• Dinner at one of the restaurants in town (not provided)
• Group drinks at the lodge

* Sunday

• Buffet breakfast between 7:30am-9
• Check-out of your room before 10am
• Skiing/snowboarding until 3pm
• Enjoy the lodge’s hot shower/bath
• Change clothes, pack and 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
• Two (2) nights ‘shared’ lodge accommodation
• Two (2) day lift pass for Madarao and Tangram
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Fun and cute (English/Japanese speaking) snow guide ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras;

• Skis/poles/boots set rental (FREE)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (FREE)
• Ski jacket/pants set rental (FREE)
• Gloves rental (FREE)
• Goggles rental (FREE)
• Helmet rental (¥1,500 for 2 days)
• Private room for 2 persons (¥6,000/person for 2 nights)

Discounts;

• Beginners/no lift pass (¥10,000)
• Group of 4 or more (¥1,500/person)

• Itinerary may vary depending on weather, traffic, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Rooms will be allocated according to your preference.
• Minimum 3 and maximum 5 persons per room.
• Male-only and female-only rooms available.
• Groups of 3 or 4 or 5 friends can have their own room.
• Private rooms for 2 persons are available for an extra fee (first come, first served).
• Lunch and dinner are not included but can be purchased at the ski resort.
• Complimentary ski/snowboard lesson is available on Saturday from 9:30am to 11:30.
• If you choose the beginner’s discount, a lift pass is not included.
• You don’t need a lift pass for the free lesson. However, if you progress quickly and want to ride the chairlifts, you can buy a “ride ticket” (approx. ¥700 per ride).
• On average, beginners ride the lift 4–5 times over the weekend, while some may not need it at all.
• Soap, shampoo, and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• Towels available for rent at the lodge (¥500).
• Gear can be sent in advance via delivery service (takkyubin); lodge address available upon request.
• Rooms must be vacated by 10:00am 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/boots
• Snowboard/boots
• Ski jacket/pants/gloves
• Ski goggles
• Helmet
• Winter/warm clothes
• Beanie/hat
• Winter gloves
• Winter boots/shoes
• Winter 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
• Madarao Kogen
• Tangram
• Hachiko Inn
• IBS Coach bus company