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

* Saturday

• 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

• 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 (7,500yen)
• 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)

• The itinerary may vary depending on weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Great location: Our lodge is only a 2-minute walk to/from the Nagasaka Gondola, giving you more time on the slopes. Rooms are basic, with futons, blankets, and a heater. The lodge is old and not particularly well-maintained, but it’s a very affordable option in a prime location where accommodation typically costs around ¥15,000–¥18,000 per person per night.
• We highly recommend upgrading to a shared hotel room for ¥6,000 for 2 nights if you prefer a nicer and cleaner accommodation.
• Rooms will be allocated according to your preference, subject to availability.
• Shared rooms accommodate 4-6 people.
• Male-only and female-only rooms are available.
• Groups of 4-6 friends can have their own room.
• Lunch and dinner are not included but are available for purchase at the ski resort.
• FREE ski/snowboard lessons are offered on Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
• Lift passes are not provided if you take advantage of the beginners’ discount.
• You do not need a lift pass to join our free ski/snowboard lessons. If you’re a fast learner and want to use the chairlifts, you can purchase a ride ticket for around ¥800–¥1,000 per ride. On average, beginners use the chairlifts only 4–5 times during the entire weekend, while some beginners don’t use them at all.
• We will do our best to accommodate dietary requirements; however, we cannot guarantee that the hotel/lodge can accommodate every request.
• Soap, shampoo, and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• You can send your ski/snowboard gear to the lodge using a delivery service (takkyubin). The address will be provided upon request.
• You must check out by 10:00 AM on Sunday and leave your belongings in the luggage room before heading out to ski/snowboard.
• Final details will be sent to all participants by email two days before the event.

• 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