2021 July 31 - August 1 (Saturday-Sunday)
SHIZUOKA/KANAGAWA
PRICE: ¥10,000/person
Discounts:
- Pay by bank transfer (4%)
- Group of 4+ (5%)
Nozawa Onsen Christmas Ski & Snowboard Trip
A Christmas weekend at our group’s favorite snow resort! 
This Snow Trip Features;
- Ski/snowboarding at Nozawa Onsen
- Two (2) full days of riding on Saturday and Sunday
- FREE beginner ski/snowboard lesson in English
- ¥5,000 discount for beginners and first-time snowboarders
- Friday night departure so you can make the most of your Christmas weekend
- Chance to ski/snowboard in a Santa suit!
- Après-ski party on Saturday night
- Experience a traditional Japanese snow resort town with friendly locals
- Enjoy 13 FREE public onsens around town, plus great paid options such as Furusato-no-yu and Sparena
- Spend Christmas weekend surrounded by snow, mountains, onsens, and good company
Come make your dream of a White Christmas come true! 
* 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
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