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    Skiing on a Snowshoe String

    7 Nights: from US$1820 per person (twin share) Trip Code: SSSE

    Spend four nights at a very friendly lodge in Hakuba, one of Japan's best ski resorts, sandwiched by nights in Tokyo with time for cultural sightseeing in the country's capital. Read more >

    The itinerary starts and finishes in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, the capital's high-rise, neon-spangled business and entertainment hub. You'll stay in an excellent tourist hotel close to Shinjuku Station, just a stone's throw from a dazzling array of department stores, restaurants, karaoke bars, pachinko parlours and even the odd cat café.

    You'll then take a direct train from Tokyo up to Hakuba, high in the Japanese Alps. Hakuba is actually seven ski resorts in one: Happo One, Hakuba 47, Goryu, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Sanosaka and Highland Minegatta. We've included an all-valley lift pass that covers all the areas, so whatever your ability you definitely won't run out of slopes to explore!

    You will be staying at a fantastic lodge just a short walk from the main Happo gondola, as well as plenty of restaurants, bars and all-important onsen hot springs in the centre of Hakuba. If you don't fancy eating out or are on a tight budget, the lodge has a kitchen that guests are free to use. The best thing about the lodge are the staff, who speak excellent English, love their winter sports and will provide a wealth of useful advice and information to help you get the most from your stay.

    Like all our Self-Guided Adventures, this package is completely flexible - so if you'd like us to add equipment hire, skiing or snowboarding lessons, or perhaps a day trip to see the famous snow monkeys of Yudanaka Onsen, please let your travel consultant know.

    At a glance

    What's Included

    What's included

    • Seven nights accommodation
    • Airport transfers
    • Breakfast every day
    • Five-day JR East Flexi Pass, which covers all transport between destinations and airports
    • Hakuba all-valley ski lift pass
    • Your personalised InsideJapan Info-Pack

    What's NOT included:

    • International flights
    • Local transport (buses, subways, taxis) at any destination unless otherwise specified
    • Any entrance fees including those for shrines, temples and museums
    • Baggage handling or luggage forwarding
    • Ski equipment hire

    Trip Highlights

    • Ski or snowboard in Hakuba
    • Stay amongst the bright lights of Tokyo's Shinjuku district
    • Enjoy Japanese après ski and hot spring baths
    • Spend a free day sightseeing in Tokyo

    For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3380

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    Skiing on a Snowshoe String - 8 Days

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    Destinations

    • Tokyo
      Tokyo

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    • Hakuba
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    Skiing on a Snowshoe String - 8 Days - Day by Day

    • Day 1-2 Tokyo
      Day 1-2 Tokyo
    • Day 3-6 Hakuba
      Day 3-6 Hakuba
    • Day 7-8 Tokyo
      Day 7-8 Tokyo
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    Skiing on a Snowshoe String - 8 Days - Accommodation

    • Hotel MONday Asakusa
      Tokyo
      Hotel MONday Asakusa

      Budget

    • Morino Lodge
      Hakuba
      Morino Lodge

      Budget

    • Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku
      Tokyo
      Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

      Moderate

    Skiing on a Snowshoe String - 8 Days - Experiences

    • Neon lights of Shinjuku
      Neon lights of Shinjuku

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    • The 1998 Olympic downhill course
      The 1998 Olympic downhill course

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    • Convenience stores
      Convenience stores

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    • Snow monkeys
      Snow monkeys

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    • Day 1-2

      1-2

      Explore Tokyo, Japan's exciting capital city.

      Welcome to Japan! On arrival you will catch the Narita Express from the airport to Shinjuku, where you'll we staying in one of the city's most vibrant business and entertainment districts. There are literally thousands of great bars and restaurants on your doorstep here, so you will have no trouble finding a great place to spend your first evening in Japan.

      Today you will have a free day to explore the capital and we will provide plenty of sightseeing advice and information in your InsideJapan Info-Pack. Shinjuku is a great base for your explorations, with excellent transport links to all the major sightseeing areas. Take a visit to the traditional Asakusa quarter with its busy markets and red-pillared temple, explore towering arcade palaces and gadget shops of Akihabara "electric town" or go people-spotting in the outlandish fashion district of Harajuku.

      Overnight: Hotel MONday Asakusa

    • Day 3-6

      3-6

      Hit the slopes in Hakuba - one of the country's finest ski resorts.

      To get to Hakuba you'll take the 7.30am limited express train direct from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station. The train takes just under four hours, which means you'll have this afternoon to get out on the slopes followed by three full days for skiing or snowboarding. Your accommodation is just five minutes from the main Happo gondola, but your lift passes cover all seven resorts within Hakuba so you'll hardly have to ski the same piste twice!

      Skiers still outnumber snowboarders in Japan, but only just! Snowboarding enjoys huge popularity, and the number of resorts welcoming snowboarders and providing special snowboarding facilities such as half pipes continues to increase. Many resorts also welcome other types of snow sports, such as snow bikes and snow scooters.

      We haven't added ski equipment hire as it's cheap and very easy to arrange on arrival. You can do this through your accommodation or at a rental store in downtown Hakuba, where most of the staff speak good English. However if you would like us to book this for you in advance, please let us know!

      Overnight: Morino Lodge

    • Day 7-8

      7-8

      Return to Tokyo for a final night of fun before you head home.

      Today you'll retrace your steps to Tokyo's Shinjuku district. A chance for a big final night out in typical Japanese style! We recommend dining at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) before testing your vocal cords at one of the district's towering karaoke establishments.

      Sadly your time in Japan must come to an end. On your final morning you can use the included JR East Flexi Pass to take a train from Shinjuku direct to Narita Airport in time for your flight home.

      Overnight: Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

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    • Day 1-2

      1-2

      Explore Tokyo, Japan's exciting capital city.

      Welcome to Japan! On arrival you will catch the Narita Express from the airport to Shinjuku, where you'll we staying in one of the city's most vibrant business and entertainment districts. There are literally thousands of great bars and restaurants on your doorstep here, so you will have no trouble finding a great place to spend your first evening in Japan.

      Today you will have a free day to explore the capital and we will provide plenty of sightseeing advice and information in your InsideJapan Info-Pack. Shinjuku is a great base for your explorations, with excellent transport links to all the major sightseeing areas. Take a visit to the traditional Asakusa quarter with its busy markets and red-pillared temple, explore towering arcade palaces and gadget shops of Akihabara "electric town" or go people-spotting in the outlandish fashion district of Harajuku.

      Overnight: Hotel MONday Asakusa

    • Day 3-6

      3-6

      Hit the slopes in Hakuba - one of the country's finest ski resorts.

      To get to Hakuba you'll take the 7.30am limited express train direct from Tokyo's Shinjuku Station. The train takes just under four hours, which means you'll have this afternoon to get out on the slopes followed by three full days for skiing or snowboarding. Your accommodation is just five minutes from the main Happo gondola, but your lift passes cover all seven resorts within Hakuba so you'll hardly have to ski the same piste twice!

      Skiers still outnumber snowboarders in Japan, but only just! Snowboarding enjoys huge popularity, and the number of resorts welcoming snowboarders and providing special snowboarding facilities such as half pipes continues to increase. Many resorts also welcome other types of snow sports, such as snow bikes and snow scooters.

      We haven't added ski equipment hire as it's cheap and very easy to arrange on arrival. You can do this through your accommodation or at a rental store in downtown Hakuba, where most of the staff speak good English. However if you would like us to book this for you in advance, please let us know!

      Overnight: Morino Lodge

    • Day 7-8

      7-8

      Return to Tokyo for a final night of fun before you head home.

      Today you'll retrace your steps to Tokyo's Shinjuku district. A chance for a big final night out in typical Japanese style! We recommend dining at an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) before testing your vocal cords at one of the district's towering karaoke establishments.

      Sadly your time in Japan must come to an end. On your final morning you can use the included JR East Flexi Pass to take a train from Shinjuku direct to Narita Airport in time for your flight home.

      Overnight: Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku

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      It was a very enjoyable trip unfortunately there was not a lot to do in Hakuba apart from skiing. Nevertheless it was a lot of fun and I appreciate the effort put in…

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      It was a very enjoyable trip unfortunately there was not a lot to do in Hakuba apart from skiing. Nevertheless it was a lot of fun and I appreciate the effort put in…

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    If you would like to book this Self-Guided Adventure, all you need to do is make an enquiry using our online form or give us a call at one of our offices in Bristol (UK), Boulder (USA), Brisbane (Australia) or Nagoya (Japan) to begin planning your holiday.

    There are no blackout dates for this trip. However, please be aware that at the busiest times of the year the named accommodation may not be available, in which case the price can not be guaranteed. However, we will always do our best to match the prices you see here as closely as possible.

    All of our Self-Guided Adventures are completely flexible, so if you like what you see here but would like to make a few changes - where it's to add in destinations, request special experiences, upgrade accommodation or plan extra nights - please don't hesitate to get in touch and one of our expert consultants will help you tailor a trip to suit you.

    Self-Guided Adventure Styles

    To help you get a feeling for our Self-Guided Adventures, we have divided the itineraries into four grades outlined below. Of course this style of travel is fully tailorable, so it’s not a problem to mix elements and grades to suit you!

    Essential Tailor-made

    Just the basics included so you can choose how much you spend

    Style Facts

    • Two- to three-star accommodation
    • No airport transfers (but a city transport pass and detailed airport transfer instructions are provided)
    • Ordinary class Japan Rail Passes
    • Breakfast every day plus some dinners
    • Cultural experiences

    Classic Tailor-made

    Mid-range hotels and Japanese inns, some private guiding and cultural experiences

    Style Facts

    • Three-star accommodation
    • Local professional guides for sightseeing in key destinations
    • Airport meet-and-greet and transfers
    • Ordinary class Japan Rail Passes
    • Breakfast every day plus some dinners
    • Cultural experiences

    Superior Tailor-made

    Enjoy in-depth cultural immersion while staying in high-quality accommodation

    Style Facts

    • Four- to five-star accommodation
    • Local professional guides for sightseeing in key destinations
    • Entrance fees and lunch included with the private guides
    • Private airport transfers
    • Green car (first class) Japan Rail Passes
    • Breakfast every day plus several lunches and dinners
    • In-depth cultural experiences

    Deluxe Tailor-made

    Luxurious hotels and Japanese inns, fine dining and exclusive experiences with a focus on comfort and ease of travel

    Style Facts

    • The very best five-star accommodation
    • Exclusive cultural experiences
    • Local professional guides with drivers and private cars for sightseeing in key destinations
    • Entrance fees and lunch included with the private guides
    • Private airport transfers
    • Private car transfers between stations and hotels
    • Green car (first class) reserved seat train tickets
    • Breakfast every day plus several lunches and dinners

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