* Friday (Feb 14)

• 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 Shiga Kogen around 0:30am
• Check-in at the hotel
• Try the rentals

* Saturday (Feb 15)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-5pm)
• Enjoy the hotel’s huge hot bath
• Relax and have some drinks at the lobby
• Dinner at 6pm
• Group drinks/party

* Sunday (Feb 16)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-3pm) and/or join the the optional Snow Monkeys Trip (1pm-4:30)
• Enjoy the hotel’s huge hot bath
• 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 ‘all mountain’ lift pass
• Two (2) nights shared hotel accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner for Saturday
• Fun and cute (English-Japanese speaking) tour guides ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras;

• Sunday lift pass (6,600yen) *Discounted rate
• 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 (600yen for 1 day | 1,000yen for 2 days)
• Goggles rental (600yen for 1 day | 1,000yen for 2 days)
• Helmet rental (800yen for 1 day | 1,500yen for 2 days)
• Ski/snowboard boots JPN28.5cm and above (1,000yen for 1 day | 2,000yen 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
• Snow monkeys tour (2,500yen) *Includes transportation, park entry and guide

Discounts;

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

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• 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.
• Private room for 2 or 3 persons available for an extra fee on a first-come/first-served basis (limited rooms).
• The hotel (almost ski-in ski-out) is located near Yakebitaiyama; the best powder snow and ski area in Shiga Kogen.
• Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort.
• There will be an extra fee for ski/snowboard boots JPN size 28.5 and above.
• Free skiing/snowboarding lesson is on the Saturday 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 400-600yen per ride. On average, beginners only take the chairlifts 4-5 times the entire weekend. Some beginners, not at all!
• Breakfasts and dinner are buffet style.
• Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the big bath (ofuro).
• You can send your gear by delivery service (takkyubin) to the hotel. Address will be provided upon request.
• You must check out of your room before 10am on the Sunday, and put your belongings in the luggage room before going skiing/snowboarding.
• Possible to ski/snowboard on the Sunday from 8:30am until 12pm and join join the Snow monkey tour from 1pm until 4:30.
• Final details will be sent to the participants by email 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/waterproof boots/shoes
• Warm/winter socks
• Towels
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Lip balm
• Eye masks
• Ear plugs
• Camera
• Smartphone
• Cash

• Meeting spot
• Snow forecast
• Shiga Kogen Ski Resort
• Snow Monkey Park
• Shiga Grand Hotel
• IBS Coach Bus