2021 July 31 - August 1 (Saturday-Sunday)
SHIZUOKA/KANAGAWA
PRICE: ¥10,000/person
Discounts:
- Pay by bank transfer (4%)
- Group of 4+ (5%)
Nozawa LONG WEEKEND Ski/Snowboarding Trip
A 3-day long weekend of snow fun at our group’s favorite ski resort!
This Trip Features;
- Three (3) full days in the mountains
- New high speed gondola (only 8 mins to the top)
- Well located lodge or hotel only 3 mins walk to Nagasaka gondola
- Free beginners ski/snowboarding lesson in English
- Thirteen (13) FREE public onsens and nice paid ones (Furusato-no-yu and Sparena)
- Fun apres-ski drinks at different bars/clubs
- Feb 22 (Thu) 7:30pm departure to make the most out the long weekend
Nozawa Onsen is one of Japanʼs most superb and expansive winter sports areas. Extending from the top to the foot of Mt. Kenashi (1,650m), it boasts an altitude differential of 1,085 meters and a total ski slope area of 297 hectares. Indeed, the resort ranks among the very top in Japan in terms of size, its history and snow quality. The abundance of 100% natural, high-quality powder snow allows you to enjoy ski/snowboarding well into early May. The unlimited variety of slopes and courses, including the exciting Snow Park, guarantees satisfaction to snow lovers of all levels from the advanced to beginners as well as families, providing all comers with the ideal playground to enjoy the ultimate in ski/snowboarding or whatever on-snow fun delights you.
Don’t miss out on this epic 3-day weekend snow adventure!
* Thursday (Feb 22)
- 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 Nozawa Onsen around 0:15am
- Walk to the lodge/hotel (3-6mins)
- Check-in your room
* Friday (Feb 23)
- Breakfast at 7:30am
- Get the gear on
- Ski/snowboarding until 4:30pm
- Apres-ski drinks at the Craft Room (3:30pm-6)
- Visit one of the FREE or PAID onsens
- Dinner at one of the restaurants in town (not provided)
- Group drinks at Balance Bar
* Saturday (Feb 24)
- Breakfast at 7:30am
- Get the gear on
- Ski/snowboarding until 4:30pm
- Apres-ski drinks at the Craft Room (3:30pm-6)
- Visit one of the FREE or PAID onsens
- Dinner at one of the restaurants in town (not provided)
- Group drinks at Balance Bar
* Sunday (Feb 25)
- Breakfast at 7:30am
- Get the gear on
- Check-out of your room
- Ski/snowboarding until 3pm
- Relax in the spa/onsen and massage chair at Sparena
- 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
- Three (3) nights ‘shared’ lodge accommodation
- Two (2) day lift pass
- Breakfast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Fun and cute (English/Japanese speaking) snow guide ;p
- Travel insurance
- Consumption tax
Extras;
- Extra day lift pass (¥5,800)
- Skis/poles/boots set rental (¥5,000 for 2 days | ¥7,000 for 3 days)
- Snowboard/boots set rental (¥5,000 for 2 days | ¥7,000 for 3 days)
- Ski jacket/pants set rental (¥5,000 for 2 days | ¥7,000 for 3 days)
- Gloves rental (¥1,000 for 2 days | ¥1,200 for 3 days) *Better/hygienic to buy
- Goggles rental (¥1,000 for 2 days | ¥1,200 for 3 days)
- Helmet rental (¥1,500 for 2 days | ¥2,000 for 3 days)
- Hotel upgrade (¥9,000 for 3 nights)
Discounts;
- Beginners/non-skiers/snowboarders (¥8,000) *No lift pass provided
- Group of 4 or more (¥1,500/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 12,000yen/person/night. Our lodge is very cheap for that area but the catch is, its old and not well maintained.
- Minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 persons per room.
- Male/Female only rooms are available.
- Group of (4) friends can have their own room.
- We
highly recommend paying for a hotel upgrade (¥7,500 for 3 nights) if you want to stay in a nicer and cleaner
accommodation. - Lunch and dinner not provided but available at the ski resort.
- Free snowboarding lesson is on Friday (Feb 23) from 9:30am until 12pm.
- Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
- Bath and face towels are included in the room.
- 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 (Feb 25), and put your belongings in the luggage room before going somewhere.
- 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」.
- 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
- Nozawa Onsen
- Densei (Basic lodge)
- Sunshine Kyouhei (Sunshine Kyouhei)
- Nozawa Sparena (Bus drop-off/pickup)
- Furusatonoyu
- IBS Coach bus company
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