A 3-day weekend snow adventure at (by far) the largest ski resort in Japan!

February 12 Monday is a Japanese National Holiday!

This Trip Features;

• Ski/snowboarding at (by far) the largest ski resort in Japan
• Three (3) full days in the mountains
• Well located hotel (almost ski-in/ski-out) near Yakebitaiyama; the best powder snow and ski area in Shiga Kogen
• Free beginners ski/snowboarding lesson
• 7,000yen discount for beginners and ski/snowboarding first-timers (No lift pass will be provided)
• 7:45pm Friday (Feb 9) departure to make the most out of your weekend
• Apres-ski parties on Saturday and Sunday nights (Feb 10-11)
• Chance to see the Iiyama Snow Festival on Saturday (Feb 10)
• Chance to see the Snow Monkeys enjoying the hot spring on Sunday (Feb 11)

Absolutely a trip you don't wanna miss!!!

Friday (Feb 9)

• Meet in Shinjuku at 7:30pm
• Get on the bus
• Have some drinks, 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
• Go straight to sleep (or lobby for a drink or two)

Saturday (Feb 10)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-5pm)
• Join the Iiyama Snow Festival Tour (3pm-9) *Optional
• Take a hot shower/bath or visit the local onsen nearby
• Relax at the hotel/have some drinks
• Dinner at 6pm (or 9pm if joining the Iiyama Snow Festival Tour)
• Apres-ski party

Sunday (Feb 11)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-3pm)
• Join the the optional Snow Monkeys Trip (1pm-4:30)
• Take a hot shower/bath or visit the local onsen nearby
• Relax at the hotel/have some drinks
• Dinner at 6pm
• Apres-ski party

Monday (Feb 12) *National holiday

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-3pm)
• Take a hot shower/bath or visit the local onsen nearby
• 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
• Snow monkeys tour (Optional)
• Iiyama Festival tour (Optional)
• Three (3) nights accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday, Sunday and Monday
• Dinner for Saturday and Sunday
• Fun and cute (English-Japanese speaking) tour guide
• Travel insurance
• 8% consumption tax

EXTRAS;

• Extra day lift pass (4,000yen)
• Skis/poles/boots set rental (500yen/day)
• Snowboard/boots set rental (500yen/day)
• Ski jacket and pants set rental (500yen/day)
• Gloves rental (500yen/day)
• Goggles rental (500yen/day)
• Helmet rental (500yen/day)

Discounts;

• Beginners (7,000yen) *No lift pass provided
• Birthday on Feb 9-12 (3,000yen)
• Early-bird (1,000yen) *Pay before 3pm on Jan 10
• Group of 4 (1,000yen/person) *Group leader or name required
• Group of 5 or more (2,000yen/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.
• Ski/snowboarding off-piste is strictly prohibited.
• You MUST have your own insurance (health, social, company, etc.) to be able join.
• Rooms will be allocated to your preference.
• Minimum of 3 and maximum of 4 persons per room.
• Male/Female only rooms are available.
• Group of 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 hotel (almost ski-in ski-out) is located near Yakebitaiyama; the best powder snow and ski area in Shiga Kogen.
• Restaurants and shops in the ski resorts don't accept credit cards so please bring enough cash.
• Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort.
• There will be an extra fee for ski/snowboard boots JPN size 29.5 and above.
• Free ski/snowboarding lesson is on Saturday (Feb 10) 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 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 hotel 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 Monday (Feb 12), and put your belongings in the luggage room before going ski/snowboarding.
• Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.