* Friday (Dec 20)

• 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 Nozawa Onsen around 0:20am
• Check-in at the lodge

* Saturday (Dec 21)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-4pm)
• Apres-ski drink at the Craft Room from 3pm
• Visit one of the free or paid local onsens
• Have dinner (not provided)
• Apres-ski drinks from 8pm at one of the local bars

* Sunday (Dec 22)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-3pm)
• Visit one of the free or paid local onsens
• 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 lift pass
• Two (2) nights shared lodge accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Fun and cute (English-Japanese speaking) tour leaders ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras;

• Sunday lift pass (6,000yen)
• Skis/poles/boots set rental (3,500yen for 1 day | 5,000yen for 2 days)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (3,500yen for 1 day | 5,000yen for 2 days)
• Ski jacket and pants set rental (3,500yen for 1 day | 5,000yen for 2 days)
• Gloves rental (700yen for 1 day | 1,000yen for 2 days)
• Goggles rental (700yen for 1 day | 1,000yen for 2 days)
• Helmet rental (900yen for 1 day | 1,500yen for 2 days)
• Private room for 2 persons (6,000yen/person for 2 nights) *Email to check for availability
• Private room for 3 persons (3,000yen/person for 2 nights) *Email to check for availability
• Hotel ‘shared room’ upgrade (6,000yen/person for 2 nights)

Discounts;

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

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions and other unavoidable circumstances.
• The lodge we’re staying at is very well located, only 2 mins walk from/to Nagasaka gondola. Rooms are basic (futons, blankets and heater) but good enough if you want convenience and more ski/snowboard time. The lodge/hotel room rate around Nagasaka gondola area costs about ¥12,000-¥15,000/person/night. Our lodge is very cheap for that area but the catch is, its old and not well maintained.
• We highly recommend paying for a hotel ‘shared room’ upgrade (¥6,000 for 2 nights) if you want to stay in a nicer and cleaner accommodation.
• Rooms will be allocated to your preference.
• Minimum/maximum of 4 persons for shared rooms.
• Male/Female only rooms are available.
• Group of (4) friends can have their own room.
• Lunch and dinner are not provided but available at the ski resort.
• Free ski/snowboarding lesson is on Saturday (Dec 23) from 9:30am until 12pm.
• 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 ¥400-500 per ride. On average, beginners only take the chairlifts 4-5 times the entire weekend. Some beginners, not at all!
• We will try to accommodate all dietary requirements. However, we are unable to guarantee the hotel/lodge can cater for every meal.
• Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• You can send your gear by delivery service (takkyubin) to the lodge. Address will be provided upon request.
• You must check out of your room before 10am on Sunday (Dec 24), 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.
• This bus tour is arranged and organized under license of IBS 「株式会社 アイビーエス – 東京都知事登録旅行業2-6487号」.

• Santa suits, belt and hat
• 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
• Camera
• Smartphone
• Cash

• Meeting spot
• Snow forecast
• Nozawa Onsen Snow Resort
• Sunshine Kyouhei
• IBS Coach Bus