Come join one of the best and most popular snow trip of the season!

This Trip Features;

• Two (2) full days of ski/snowboarding at (by far) the largest ski resort in Japan; Shiga Kogen
• Live music and great bands at Snow Monkey Beer Live
• More than 80 types of craft beers to try from 16 different breweries all over Japan
• Night illumination and fireworks display
• 3,000yen discount for beginners and non skiers/snowboarders (No lift pass will be provided)
• Free beginners ski/snowboarding lesson
• Ski-in/ski-out hotel located at Ichinose near Yakebitaiyama; the best powder snow and ski areas in Shiga Kogen
• Big rooms with Western beds and toilet
• Wild but cute Japanese snow monkeys enjoying the onsen at Jigokudani Monkey Park
• 7:45pm Friday Mar 16 departure to make the most out of your weekend

A weekend of live music, awesome bands, fireworks, monkeys, powder snow and lots of craft beers!

This trip is always a BLAST!!!

Friday (Mar 16)

• 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 have a drink or two at the mini-bar)

Saturday (Mar 17)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-5pm)
• Take a hot shower/bath or visit the local onsen nearby
• Dinner at 6pm
• Snow Monkey Beer and Music Festival (7pm-10:30)
• 2nd party back at the hotel (from 11pm until late)

Sunday (Mar 18)

• Breakfast at 7:30am
• Get the gear on
• Ski/snowboarding (8:30am-3pm) or join the Optional Snow Monkeys tour (1pm-4:30)
• 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
• Saturday Night 'Snow Monkey Beer and Music Festival' ticket
• Snow monkeys tour
• Two (2) nights accommodation
• Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner for Saturday
• Fun and cute (English-Japanese speaking) tour guide
• Travel insurance
• 8% consumption tax

Extras;

• Sunday 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/non-skiers/snowboarders (3,000yen) *No lift pass provided
• Birthday on Mar 16-18 (3,000yen)
• Early-bird (2,000yen) *Pay before 3pm on Feb 17
• 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.
• 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/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 snow and ski area in Shiga Kogen.
• Lunch not provided but available at the ski resort.
• There will be a 3,000yen fee for ski/snowboard boots JPN size 29.5 and above.
• Free ski/snowboarding lesson is on Saturday (Mar 17) 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 Sunday (Mar 18), 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.