Naeba ski/snowboarding February 20~21 (Saturday~Sunday) Yuzawa, Niigata

Another great weekend of skiing, snowboarding, sledding, onsen, and other fun activities in the snow!

Naeba, one of the biggest snow resorts in Japan is interconnected to Tashiro, Kagura & Mitsumata snow resorts, by the longest gondola in the world "Dragondola" making it even bigger that you cannot explore the whole area in a single weekend. Asagai, although not connected to the 4 resorts mentioned, is easily accessible by free shuttle bus. It is a very popular destination for snowboarders because of its good terrain park. You can use your lift pass to any of these five resorts. Night ski/snowboarding until 10pm is included, too.

Beginners or those who want to try ski/snowboarding for the first time, this trip is for you. The rentals are very cheap, lessons are provided for a minimal fee and you don't need to buy the expensive lift tickets to learn.

Apres ski, we will visit the very cozy local bar in Naeba

A brief description of what will happen on the event:

* Sat (Feb 20)
• Meet in Shinjuku at 6:45am • 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 until 5pm • Hot water bath • Dinner at 6pm • Group party at Green Star bar/night skiing/watch the Hanabi
* Sun (Feb 21)
• Breakfast at 7:30am • Get the gear on • Ski/snowboarding until 4pm • Hot water bath • Change/get ready • Get on the bus at 5pm • Arrive back in Shinjuku around 9:30pm

How much: 22,000yen (7,000yen discount for beginners and non-skiers/snowboarders)

Price includes;
• Private bus transportation (round-trip) • One (1) night accommodation • Two (2) days lift pass • Dinner for Saturday • Breakfast for Sunday • Onsen (in-house) • Basic ski insurance
Optional;
• Boots & ski/snowboard set (2,000yen for entire duration) • Ski jacket, pants & gloves set (2,000yen for entire duration) • Goggles (500yen for entire duration) • Beginners ski/snowboarding group lesson (3,000yen/person for 4hrs) • 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 • You must have your own insurance (travel, health, private, company, etc.) to be able to join. The ski insurance we provide has a very minimal coverage • Group discount (of 4 or more) 1,000yen/person • 7,000yen discount for beginners and non skiers/snowboarders (no lift pass provided) • Activities for non skiers/snowboarders are snowball fights, sledding, snow trekking, build a snowman, onsen and more • Minimum of 4 and maximum of 7 persons for shared room • Rooms are allocated to your preference, M or F only, mixed or group of friends • Private room for couples available at extra cost • The hotel is located just a 7min walking distance to the resort • Extra 3,000yen rental fee for ski/snowboard boots size JPN 30 and up • Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort • Beginners ski/snowboarding group lesson (offered in English) is from 12pm until 4 on Saturday • Vegetarians can be accommodated but advance notice necessary • Soap, shampoo & rinse are provided in the onsen • Towel available for rent at the hotel for 150yen • You can check-out your room 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 to the participants two days before the event

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

Check URL's for:

• Meeting spot • Train times & conections • Snow forecast • Naeba • Hotel Chou • Green Star