Mount Fuji Hike Tour [Daily Departure]
- Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi
- 2024 July 1 - September 10 (Monday-Tuesday)
- Space Left (67/100)
Highlights:
- Climb Japan's highest and most famous mountain.
- Round-trip private bus.
- 8th station mountain hut stay.
- Guided hike in English (optional).
- Rest and changing area at the Fujiyoshida 5th station.
- Onsen/spa after the hike.
- Mt. Fuji hike certificate.
Nozawa Onsen New Year Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Nozawa Onsen, Nagano
- 2025 January 1-5 (Wednesday-Sunday)
- Space Left (16/27)
Highlights:
- New Year snow fun at everyone's favorite ski resort.
- 4-5 days in the mountains.
- Free beginners skiing/snowboarding lesson in English.
- Free and some nice paid onsens all over town.
- Traditional snow village with nice locals
- Apres-ski drinks at local bars
- Convenient shinkansen/shuttle bus
Shiga Kogen Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Shiga Kogen, Nagano
- 2025 January 18-19 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (20/45)
Highlights:
- A fantastic snow weekend at (by far) the largest ski resort in Japan.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- FREE beginners skiing/snowboarding lesson in English.
- Well located hotel (almost ski-in/ski-out).
- Room with beds (not futons) and own toilet.
- Chance to see the snow monkeys.
Myoko Suginohara/Lotte Arai Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Myoko Kogen, Niigata
- 2025 January 25-26 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (31/45)
Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding at one of the longest runs/slopes in Japan; Myoko Suginohara.
- Ski/snowboarding at Lotte Arai with patrolled and gated off-piste un-groomed and steep terrain.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- Free lesson in English
- Apres-ski party at Akakura town
- Nice spa/onsen at Lotte Arai
Nagano and Gifu Winter Adventure Trip
- Nagano/Gifu
- 2025 January 25-26 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (45/49)
Highlights:
- Cute but wild snow monkeys enjoying the hot spring.
- Enchanting and romantic fairy-tale like Kamakura Igloos.
- Beautifully preserved old buildings and streets of houses.
- Open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional farmhouses.
- UNESCO's traditional houses with thatched and steep roofs.
- Spectacular light display and illumination.
Zao Skiing/Snowboarding and Snow Monster Festival Trip
- Zao Onsen, Yamagata
- 2025 February 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (15/45)
Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding around and within the Snow Monsters.
- Amazing powder snow.
- Breathtaking mountain views.
- Fireworks display and ski/snowboarding exhibition.
- Snow Monster night illumination.
- Free ski/snowboarding lesson.
- Onsen all over town.
- Yamagata Sake Museum and Bar.
Myoko Suginohara/Lotte Arai Ski/Snowboarding Trip
- Myoko Kogen, Niigata
- 2025 February 8-9 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (39/45)
Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding at one of the longest runs/slopes in Japan; Myoko Suginohara.
- Ski/snowboarding at Lotte Arai with patrolled and gated off-piste un-groomed and steep terrain.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- Free lesson in English
- Apres-ski party at Akakura town
- Nice spa/onsen at Lotte Arai
Sumo Watching Event [Box B]
- Ryogoku, Tokyo
- 2025 February 9 (Sunday)
- Space Left (49/60)
Highlights:
- Exciting and fascinating annual Sumo tournament performed outside of the normal league.
- Tournament decide the strongest wrestler from competitors of the January league, all in one day.
- Famous wrestlers "lecture" young children how to play Sumo.
- Demonstration of all winning and banned techniques in a comical way.
- A truly Japanese cultural experience.
Nagano and Gifu Winter Adventure Trip [2]
- Nagano/Gifu
- 2025 February 15-16 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (43/45)
Highlights:
- Cute but wild snow monkeys enjoying the hot spring.
- Enchanting and romantic fairy-tale like Kamakura Igloos.
- Beautifully preserved old buildings and streets of houses.
- Open air museum exhibiting over 30 traditional farmhouses.
- UNESCO's traditional houses with thatched and steep roofs.
- Spectacular light display and illumination.
Shiga Kogen Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Shiga Kogen, Nagano
- 2025 February 15-16 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (40/45)
Highlights:
- Midwinter snow weekend at (by far) the largest ski resort in Japan.
- Two (2) full days in the mountains.
- FREE beginners skiing/snowboarding lesson in English.
- Well located hotel (almost ski-in/ski-out) near Yakebitaiyama.
- Room with beds (not futons) and own toilet.
- Fun apres-ski party.
- Chance to see the cute but wild snow monkeys.
Zao Onsen and Ginzan Onsen Winter Adventure Trip
- Zao Onsen/Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata
- 2025 March 1-2 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (40/45)
Highlights:
- Ski/snowboarding around and within the famous Snow Monsters.
- Breathtaking mountain views.
- Free beginners lesson (in English).
- Nice indoor and outdoor onsens.
- Sake Brewery.
- Short hike up to the 1,015 stone steps of Yamadera.
- Visit the enchanting town of Ginzan Onsen.
Naeba/Kagura Skiing/Snowboarding Trip
- Yuzawa, Niigata
- 2025 March 15-16 (Saturday-Sunday)
- Space Left (45/49)
Highlights:
- Enjoy good powder snow at highly elevated ski resorts.
- Free skiing or snowboarding gear and equipment rental.
- Free beginners skiing or snowboarding lesson in English.
- 5,000yen beginners discount.
- Clean,nice and cozy hotel just 7min walk to the resort.
- Free shuttle to local onsen.
- Fun apres-ski drinks.
Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko Sakura Festival Trip
- Kawaguchiko, Yamanashi
- 2025 April 13 (Sunday)
- Space Left (45/49)
Highlights:
- Most photogenic view of Mt. Fuji with it's iconic snow capped peak.
- Arakurayama Park Sakura Festival.
- Chureito Pagoda surrounded by gorgeous cherry blossoms.
- Cherry Blossoms Festival at Maple Corridor.
- Saiko Ihashi-no-Sato open air museum.
- Short visit to a local wine cellar for some wine tasting (if time permits).
