Nozawa & Hakuba Package
10 days, 7 on snow. Japanese Ski Season 2019 – 2020
This is the perfect self-guided tour for those who would like to combine plenty of that famous Japanese powder mixed in with rich Japanese culture.
We’ll bring you to the Nagano region, home to some of the highest mountains in Japan and known for receiving massive amounts of snow. You’ll visit Nozawa Onsen & Hakuba which are each home to different terrain and steeped in Japanese culture.
Nozawa Onsen is a relatively small resort but familiar with powder hounds for its amazing tree runs. Even though Nozawa Onsen is gaining popularity it’s hardly ever especially crowded. The people that do visit tend to stay on the groomed slopes so those looking for powder won’t have to share their lines! Modern lifts will bring you back to the top in no time to keep your vertical meter count high!
But… there is much more to Nozawa Onsen than just amazing powder snow and long groomers. In town, you’ll find, as the name suggests, traditional ‘onsens’. These naturally heated baths are the perfect way to unwind after a good day on the hill. Your lodge can provide a map to the 13 public (free) onsens. How many can you visit during your stay?
Then there is the Hakuba Valley, which is comprised of a cluster of smaller ski resorts like Happo One, Hakuba 47, Hakuba Goryu, Kashimayari, Tsugaike Kogen, Hakuba Norikura and Hakuba Cortina. Here you’ll find rugged, 3000m high peaks which, on average, receive between 11 to 13 meters of dry, Japanese powder per season. This means that there is ample opportunity for you to experience that famous Japow! The terrain varies per resort but when seeing the peaks it’s no surprise that the Freeride World Tour stops here and Art of Flight filmed multiple parts.
We have set this package up in such a way that you’ll get to spend a little extra time in Tokyo to make the most of your trip and to experience this impressive city! Walk around century old temples, or watch dancing robots and bright neon lights. This city has something for everyone and is one of our favorite in the world!
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Itinerary
Day 1 - Tokyo
- Shuttle bus Tokyo airport - Nozawa Onsen
- Accommodation in a comfortable lodge with onsen, Nozawa Onsen
Day 2 - Nozawa Onsen Guide
- Breakfast
- 3 day lift ticket Nozawa Onsen
- All day guiding around Nozawa Onsen
- Accommodation in a comfortable lodge with onsen, Nozawa Onsen
Day 3 & 4 - Nozawa Onsen
- Breakfast
- Lift pass Nozawa Onsen
- Accommodation in a comfortable lodge with onsen, Nozawa Onsen
Day 5 - Transfer to Hakuba
- Breakfast
- Nozawa - Hakuba transfer
- lift ticket Nozawa or Hakuba (not included)
- Accommodation in a comfortable lodge, Hakuba
Day 6, 7 & 8 - Hakuba
- Breakfast
- 3 day lift ticket Hakuba Valley
- Accommodation in a comfortable lodge, Hakuba
Day 9 - Tokyo
- Breakfast
- Transfer to the bus stop
- Accommodation Tokyo (either city or airport)
Day 10 - Depart
- Breakfast
- Transfer to airport (not included)
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INCLUDED
- 4 nights Nozawa Onsen (twin room)
- 4 nights Hakuba Cortina (twin room with ensuite)
- 1 night Tokyo (either city or near airport)
- Daily breakfast
- 3 day lift pass Nozawa Onsen
- 3 day lift pass Hakuba
- 1 day guiding at Nozawa Onsen.
- Airport - Nozawa transfer
- Nozawa - Hakuba transfer
EXCLUDED
- Lunch & dinner
- Local busses (when needed)
- Transfer Hakuba - Tokyo
- Allowance
- Flights
- Travel insurance
EXPERIENCE + GEAR
This is a custom made package for anyone that always wanted to experience the Famous Japow. You are your own guide so you decide what type of riding you want to do. We're happy to give you some hints tho and your guide in Nozawa can you you their favourite spots!
A good waterproof but breathable jacket and pants are very handy. For example, consider the Beast series from Airblaster available at Behind The Pines in Amsterdam.
Price based on twin room share. Single rooms available at extra cost.