If you've ever been curious about skiing Japan, this is the trip for you! We will spend five days skiing in the Hakuba Valley (home of the 1998 Winter Olympics), in addition to having the opportunity to tour Tokyo and Kyoto. We will travel via the legendary Bullet Train, and have options for side trips to see snow monkeys, visit onsens (natural hot springs), and more! This trip package does NOT include flights, enabling you to customize your itinerary on either the front or back end.
The Club recommends that participants purchase sufficient travel insurance and medical insurance as it will not be liable for any injuries caused during the trip or for trip cancellations made by the participant after the cancellation deadline. You can compare and purchase travel insurance at insuremytrip.com.
Cancel by November 15, 2025 - 25% penalty
Cancel by December 15, 2025 - 50% penalty
Cancel after December 15, 2025 - No Refunds, unless a substitute is found (the club will assist in finding a substitute)
Trip price is subject to fluctuations in exchange rates. Participants will be given as much notice as possible should the value of the Yen and/or Dollar shift. The price will be locked in no later than 12/27/2025.
Tokyo to Hakuba, and Hakuba to Kyoto
Double occupancy
Hakuba Valley lift pass provides access to all 10 mountains! Hakuba Valley is on the EPIC Pass.
One group dinner is included in the trip price.
We will have one day/night to meet up and explore Toyko (or just rest).
We'll travel together from Tokyo to Nagano on the world-famous Shinkansen (Bullet Train). A bus will then bring us from the train station to our hotel.
We will stay at Tokyu Hotel, near Happo One resort, and can ski at any of the 10 resorts in the Hakuba Valley: https://hakuba.com/resorts/
Breakfast is included everyday!
All Hakuba resorts are on the EPIC pass.
There is plenty to do nearby if you want to take a break from skiing:
https://www.hakuba.com/blogs/15-things-to-in-hakuba-off-the-slopes/
We will travel by Shinkansen/Bus from Hakuba Valley to beautiful, historic Kyoto, and have 2 days to explore this magical city. We will part ways on March 28 as everyone will book their own departure arrangements from Kyoto.
