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JAPAN SKI VACATION

Lift passes, equipment & more for Hakuba, Japan

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Dreaming of shredding the Japanese slopes? We got you. Our Japan Winter Wonder Trip shows you the very best of wintery Japan in 10 epic days. Then you’ve got the option to top it off with a ski add on in the legendary Hakuba Valley. Snow, adventure, and new travel besties. What more could you want?

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LOCAL AREA

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SKIING

Ski Japan Trips

Running 4 December '24 - 1 March '25

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Japan Winter Wonder plus 4 day ski Trip

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NEW TRIP

Japan Winter Wonder
The one that fuses the best of ancient & modern Japan in 10 magical days

Say konnichiwa to the land of sushi, samurai & sake! In a country where the ancient and the modern collide in truly mesmerising style, you’ll make your way from Osaka to Tokyo, taking in temples, teppanyaki, geishas and gardens, plus miniature deer along the way. With time at the end to shred on the slopes.

 

10 Days

1 Country

From

$2,160

pp

$2,400 pp

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Head’s up! The ski portion of the trip is unescorted, there’s no Contiki Trip Manager or Local Guide, but you’ll have your crew.

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Local area

Lush powder. Sloping mountains. And enough ski resorts to keep the adventure going forever. That’s what you’ll get in Hakuba Valley - the host of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. It’s located in the northwestern Nagano Prefecture at a whopping 3000 meter altitude. From gentle groomed runs to 8-km-long cruising courses, Hakuba’s got something for everyone.

Woman in deep snow with snowboard.

How to get to the accommodation

  1. At the end of Day 10, your Trip Manager will hand you return train tickets at your hotel in Tokyo.
  2. Then, you’ll make your way to Tokyo Station to catch your included train to Nagano.
  3. Once in Nagano, you can catch the local bus to Hakuba Station.
  4. After the trip, you’ll need to make your way to Nagano Station to catch your included train back to Tokyo.
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Resort Inn Marion Shinano

Wanna stay right at the foot of Mt. Hakuba? Ofc, you do! Here, you’ll get easy ski-to-door access in the Tsugaike Kogen area (it’s only a 3-minute walk from the gondola station!). Plus, there’s a large open-air bath with a natural hot spring view of Hakuba Himekawa Onsen, which offers beautiful views of the Northern Alps. Wow.

Amenities:
• Western and Japanese-style rooms
• Hot-spring and a sauna facility
• On-site restaurant
• Free lobby WiFi

Western tourist enjoying natural Hot Spring Onsen during winter

For some departures, if Marion Shinano is not available groups will stay at either:

Granjam Tsugaike:

http://granjam.jp/

You’ll stay at the foothills of Mt. Hakuba. Japanese-style banquets, locally produced ingredients, wonderful hot springs & onsen and easy access to ski resorts - it’s got it all!

Hotel Cerulean Alpine:

http://www.cerulean-alpine.com/

You’ll stay right in the middle of the nature-packed Tsugaike Kogen area. Plus, you’ll have easy access to Tsugaike Ski Resort. Best part? There’s a hot spring for your après ski needs.

Skiing information

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Local area

Lush powder. Sloping mountains. And enough ski resorts to keep the adventure going forever. That’s what you’ll get in Hakuba Valley - the host of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. It’s located in the northwestern Nagano Prefecture at a whopping 3000 metre altitude. From gentle groomed runs to 8-km-long cruising courses, Hakuba’s got something for everyone.

Lift passes

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Ski lift pass

Lift passes aren’t included in the Japan Winter Wonder trip price. You have the option to get a  ticket to a specific resort, or choose one that covers all 10 resorts in the Hakuba Valley.

Need more info? Check out this website: https://www.skihakuba.com/lift-passes.htm

Equipment Hire

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Ski equipment hire

Need to hire ski equipment? Head to this website and rent from their Tsugaike shop - just a 3 minute walk from the hotel! Heads up - stock can be limited during peak times. So we recommended early booking. You can cancel for free up until 48 hours before your reservation.

Note: Ski equipment isn’t included in the Japan Winter Wonder trip price.

Frequently asked questions

Yep! Just note that you’ll have to carry your ski gear onto the train yourself, and store them in the overhead space throughout the journey. There’s no separate luggage van available.

Wanna avoid the hassle? You can send the gear from Osaka to your Tokyo hotel for a small fee (approx US$30). Your Trip Manager will sort you out.

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