Naeba & Kagura ski/snowboarding & group party December 12~13 (Saturday~Sunday) Yuzawa, Niigata

Come join the first large group ski trip of the season at one of Japan's highest elevated resorts. Snow comes earlier to this resort than any other in the Kanto area and you can be there to enjoy it. Not only will you have the chance to ski or snowboard all day but we will have our first of many famous after ski parties. This also a great chance to learn how to ski or snowboard early in the season so you wont be left out of the rest of the season. FREE ski/snowboarding lessons are offered on this trip! Group discount (of 4 or more) 1,000yen/person!

Ski/snowboarding in Japan is some of the best in the world, for both its scenery and runs. And there are always other activities for those who do not want to ski or snowboard but still enjoy the snow while meeting and making new friends.

A brief description of what will happen on the event:

* Saturday (Dec. 12)
• Meet in Shinjuku at 7am • Get on the bus • Stop for breakfast on the way • Arrive in Naeba around 10:45am • Check-in at the hotel • Get the gear on • Ski/snowboarding in Naeba until 5pm (optional) • Onsen (in-house) • Dinner at 6pm • Group party
* Sunday (Dec. 13)
• Breakfast at 7:30am • Get the gear on • Ski/snowboarding in Kagura until 4pm • Onsen (in-house) • Get ready • Get on the bus • Arrive back in Shinjuku around 9:30pm

How much: 17,000yen (14,000yen for non-skiers/snowboarders)

Price includes;
• Private bus transportation (round-trip) • One (1) night accommodation • One (1) day lift pass • Dinner for Saturday • Breakfast for Sunday • Onsen (in-house) • Ski insurance
Optional;
• Extra day lift pass (3,000yen) • Boots & ski/snowboard set (1,500yen for entire duration) • Ski jacket, pants & gloves set (1,500yen for entire duration) • Goggles (500yen for entire duration) • Ski/snowboarding group lesson (FREE) • Private room for couples (2,000yen/person)

Take note of the following:

• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances • Group discount (of 4 or more) 1,000yen/person • Minimum of 4 and maximum of 7 persons for shared room • 3,000yen discount for non-skiers/snowboarders (no lift ticket provided) • Activities for non-skiers/snowboarders are snowball fights, sledding, snow trekking, build a snowman, onsen and more • Private room for couples available at extra cost • The hotel is located just a 7min walking distance to the resort • Shuttle bus to Kagura is provided • Extra 1,500yen rental fee for snowboard boots size JPN 30 and up • Extra 4,500yen rental fee for ski boots boots size JPN 30 and up • Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort • Ski/snowboarding group lesson (offered in English) is from 1pm until 4 on Saturday and it's for beginners only • Vegetarian can be accommodated but advance notice necessary • Soap, shampoo & rinse are provided in the onsen • Towel available for rent at the hotel for 300yen • You can check-out at 10am the latest on Sunday but you must put your stuff in the luggage room of the hotel before going ski/snowboarding • Final details will be sent two days before the event • Maximum of 90-participants

What to wear/bring:

• Skis/boots/poles (if you have) • Snowboard/boots (if you have) • Ski jacket/pants/gloves (if you have) • Ski goggles (if you have) • Winter/warm/thermal/extra clothes • Winter hat • Winter gloves • Comfortable shoes/socks • Towel • Lip balm • Toothbrush/toothpaste • Eye mask • Ear plugs • MP/iPod player • Book (to read on the bus) • Camera • Cellphone • Cash

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