FIRE & SNOW
Tour Details:
Possible Resort Inclusions: Nozawa Onsen, Lotte Arai, Myoko Kogen, Madarao, Shiga Kogen, Ryoo & Snowmonkey’s
Skill Level: Intermediate Progression
Tour Length:
9 Nights / 8 Nights / 7 Days Instructed-Guided
Guest to Guide Ratio: 5:1
Inclusions:
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8 Night's accommodation twin share Japanese Tatami room
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All Breakfasts
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All Lift Passes
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Guided days - 7 Guided days
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Transport: Pickup & Drop off from Ilyama Shinkansen Station.
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All ground transport to various resorts.
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Fire Festival Nozawa Onsen
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Snow Monkey Tour
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Bad Weather Day (Matsumoto Castle visit)
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Tour T-shirt
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Farewell Dinner
Add-Ons:
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Private room upgrade ¥7500 per night
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Avalanche Safety Equipment Rental ¥15,000 per pack for entire tour
Not included:
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Return flights to Japan
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Shinkansen Rail pass JR EAST PASS NAGANO
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Travel insurance that covers skiing/snowboarding off-piste
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Ski/snowboard gear and ski clothing
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Lunches, Dinners and Alcohol
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Extra activities, Souvenirs
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Avalanche Safety Equipment Rental (pack w/ shovel, probe & Beacon)
EXAMPLE Itinerary:
Day 1 (Arrival Day) Ilyama Station: Make your way from Tokyo via Shinkansen from Ueno to Ilyama Station and be picked up by your guide in our 4wd Van and taken to Zen Hostel in Yudanaka for check-in and to meet the lovely Maya.
Please plan to arrive after 2pm but before 6pm (if not possible please let us know in advance) Settle in organise your gear and be ready for the next days ahead. Grab a quick bite downtown or catch up on some rest.
Day 2 (Shiga Kogen-Warm -up day) Breakfast will be at 7am sharp Okushiga Kogen or Yakebitaiyama will be the plan. Head up to the mountain at from 730am they will show you around Okushiga Kogen Upper mountain areas, grab some lunch on the mountain and make your way around the best runs whilst getting the body and mind right for the days ahead.
Afternoon continue skiing and riding with your guide for more adventure or head down for Onsens in the village of Yudanaka. Meet up at the Hostel for Welcome Drinks at 6pm
Day 3 (Yakebitaiyama) Breakfast will be at 7am sharp Okushiga Kogen or Yakebitaiyama.
Depending on the snow, quality will explore the backside of the mountain. Lunch on the mountain. A visit to the famous Snow Monkeys will be in the afternoon's plan. Bring your camera. And your warm walking shoes.
Day 4 (Madarao - Madpow)
You are up early and in the van for the drive over to Madarao to tear the fresh powder of ‘Madpow’ up and visiting Tangram Circus on the backside. Plentiful tree skiing and riding to be enjoyed here.Lunch on the hill, then more powder in the afternoon.
Day 5 (Lotte Arai) Experience the epicness of this mountain and wonderful onsen experience after your day’s riding. Head into Nozawa Onsen and check into our comfortable pension accommodation.
Day 6 (Nozawa Onsen)
Head down to Winterland for Breakfast then head up to the Nagasaka Gondola for some side country adventures and plentiful powder runs. Lunch on the mountain and in the afternoon down to the and enjoy the public baths.
Day 7 (Myoko Kogen)
Early start for the drive to Myoko Kogen, explore the terrain and the different feel of one of Japan’s best resorts.
Day 8 (Nozawa Onsen) Fire Festival-Dosojin Matsuri
You will enjoy a big day of riding on the mountain and then follow it up with one of the most famous winter festivals in Japan. Dosojin Matsuri a great way to round out your time on the Fire & Snow Tour.
Day 9 (DEPARTURE DAY - Time to pack-up -Sad Face) Checking out by 10am Your trusty guide will load you teary eyed into the van and escort you to Ilyama Station for you Shinkansen back to Tokyo. If you need to leave earlier, just let us know.
Accommodation
All accommodations are Japanese Style/Futon rooms. Warm and comfortable. We can arrange alternate accommodation by special request but will incur further cost on top of our tour price and will need to be re-quoted.
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Zen Hostel - Yudanaka 4 Nights
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Lodge Ueno Ski - Nozawa Onsen 4 Nights
Terms & Conditions
TOURS: ALL PRE-BOOKED TOURS. PAYMENT OF 20% OF THE BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 14 DAYS OF BOOKING CONFIRMATION BEING SENT. THE BALANCE IS DUE IN FULL BY DEC 1 2020.
CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER AFTER 20% DEPOSIT IS PAID WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF DEPOSIT. CANCELLATION AFTER FULL BALANCE HAS BEEN PAID AND PRIOR TO 30 DAYS OF COMMENCEMENT OF TOUR WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF 50% OF TOTAL PRICE OF TOUR.
CHANGES DUE TO CONDITIONS AND WEATHER MAYBE ALTER THE ITINERARY TO INCREASE PARTICIPANT ENJOYMENT.
ADDITIONS or UPGRADES OUTSIDE THE AGREED PRICE, WILL BE INVOICED SEPARATELY
PLEASE NOTE THAT A CANCELLATION ON MEDICAL GROUNDS PRIOR TO THE TOUR WILL REQUIRE A DOCTOR'S NOTE CONFIRMING THAT YOU ARE IN AN UNFIT CONDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY SNOW SPORT ACTIVITY. IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE A DOCTOR'S NOTE THEN NO REFUND WILL BE OFFERED.
TOURS CANCELLED BY THE OPERATOR WHILE HIGHLY UNLIKELY WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL.
