Come see 'The Snow Monsters' on one of the best snow weekend trips of the season!

This Trip Features;

• Ski/snowboarding around and within the famous Snow Monsters of Zao Onsen
• Well famed Japanese powder snow
• Snow Monsters Night Illumination
• Free beginners ski/snowboarding lesson
• 7:15pm Friday (Mar 5) departure to make the most out of your weekend
• Well located lodge (just for our group) only a couple of meters walk to the two main ropeways
• Nice indoor and outdoor onsens just a couple of meters walk from our lodge
  

Zao Onsen is not only famous for its AMAZING POWDER SNOW, hot springs and absolutely beautiful mountain scenery but also for its 'Snow Monsters'. These monsters are a wonderful sight to be seen in person. As the winter season progresses, the trees start to accumulate snow until they are turned into the monsters. The Snow Monsters are at their peak size this time of the year. The best part is you can ski/snowboard around and within the monsters. Also at night, they are illuminated in colored lights and swathed in moonlight, that eerily brings them to life.

Don't miss out!

Friday (Mar 5)

• Meet in Shinjuku at 7pm
• Get on the bus
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive in Zao Onsen around 1:15am
• Check-in at the lodge

Saturday (Mar 6)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-5pm)
• Visit the local onsen nearby
• Dinner at 6pm
• See the Snow Monsters Night Illumination (7pm-9:30)

Sunday (Mar 7)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-2pm)
• Visit the local onsen nearby
• Pack your stuff/get ready
• Get on the bus at 3pm
• Short stops for food/snacks on the way
• Arrive back in Shinjuku around 8:45pm

Price includes;

• Private bus transportation (round-trip)
• Two (2) nights shared accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner for Saturday
• Fun and cute (English/Japanese speaking) tour guides ;p
• Travel insurance
• Consumption tax

Extras; [Pay directly on the day]

• Saturday lift pass (5,000yen)
• Sunday 4 hour pass (4,000yen)
• Snow Monsters Night Illumination (3,000yen)
• Skis/poles/boots set rental (2,500yen for 1 day | 4,000yen for 2 days)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (2,500yen for 1 day | 4,000yen for 2 days)
• Ski jacket and pants set rental (2,500yen for 1 day | 4,000yen for 2 days)
• Gloves rental (500yen for 1 day | 800yen for 2 days)
• Goggles rental (500yen for 1 day | 800yen for 2 days)
• Helmet rental (700yen for 1 day | 1,200yen for 2 days)
• Ski/snowboard boots JPN29.5cm and above (1,000yen for 1 day | 2,000yen for 2 days)
• Private room for 2 persons (4,000yen/person for 2 nights)

Discounts;

• Birthday on Mar 5-7 (3,000yen)
• Early-bird (1,000yen) *Pay before 3pm on Feb 6
• Group of 4 or more (1,000yen/person) *Group leader or name required
• Regular member (1,000yen) *Joined more than 5 TG trips/Cannot combine with the group discount
  *** Check Discount Policies ***

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Please bring enough cash on the trip. Credit cards are not widely accepted here in Japan. International (foreign) cash cards sometimes don't work on ATM's (if any) at the ski resort.
• Rooms will be allocated to your preference.
• Minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 persons for shared room.
• Male/Female only rooms are available.
• Group of 3 (or more) friends can have their own room.
• Private room for 2 persons available for an extra fee on a first-come/first-served basis (limited rooms).
• The lodge is located near the two main ropeways to the best ski areas, and a couple of meters walk to the nice onsens.
• Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort.
• There will be a 1,000yen/day extra fee for ski/snowboard boots JPN size 29.5 and above.
• Free ski/snowboarding lesson is on Saturday (Mar 6) from 9:30am until 12pm.
• 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 300-350yen per ride. On average, beginners only take the chairlifts 4-5 times the entire weekend. Some beginners, not at all!
• We will try to accommodate all dietary requirements. However, we are unable to guarantee the hotel/lodge can cater for every meal.
• Soap, shampoo and rinse are provided in the bath (ofuro).
• Towels available for rent at the lodge for 200yen.
• 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 Sunday (Mar 7), and put your belongings in the luggage room.
• Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.