Ski Packages It’s better in the mountains!
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Japan’s Snow Fields & JAPAN Airlines Luggage Allowance ...... 4
Hokkaido Furano ...... 6 Tomamu ...... 8 Niseko ...... 10 Rusutsu ...... 14 Kiroro ...... 16
Main Land Hakuba ...... 18 Nozawa Onsen ...... 20 Naeba ...... 23 Zao Onsen ...... 25
Terms & Conditions ...... 27
Japan, despite its small landmass, offers some incredible skiing with mountains covered in powder snow, and home to over 600 ski resorts.
The best resorts can be located at Hokkaido, Nagano, Niigata & Tohoku regions, where the trails & runs suit all levels and have a unique character each.
Whilst you are not skiing, there are still plenty of activities to keep you occupied, including a dip in an onsen (hot spring) to rejuvenate your tired body & mind after a long day on the slopes. Skiers and boarders are able to combine amazing snow with the unique culture of Japan, it does not get any better than this!
Page 2 Page 3 JAPAN’s snow fields Airlines Luggage Allowance *Accurate information as of 15 Jun 2020.
HOKKAIDO From/To Hours Method Niseko, Furano, Tomamu, Business Class First/Business Class Suites/ Business Business Class Niseko New Chitose 2.5 hours Bus Rusutsu, Kiroro First Class Class 1 luggage + FREE 4 hours Train 1 luggage + FREE 2 luggages + FREE Ski/Snowboard Up to 2 Ski/Snowboard Up to 3 Ski/Snowboard Up to 50kg Up to 40kg with ski/snow- Equipment up to Asahikawa pieces Equipment up to pieces Equipment up to with ski/snow- Tomamu New Chitose 1.5 - 2 hours Bus board equipment board equipment 230cm (oversize fees Abashiri 203cm 203cm (at max. 32kg) (at max. 32kg) apply) 1.5 hours Train Sahoro Furano Rusutsu New Chitose 2 hours Bus OR OR OR Otaru Sapporo Furano New Chitose 2.5 hours Bus Niseko Tomamu 3 hours Train 32kg 32kg 32kg 32kg 50kg 40kg 30kg Total 30kg Kushiro Rusutsu New Chitose Asahikawa 2 hours Bus Premium Economy/ Premium Economy/ Premium Economy Economy Class Kiroro Kiroro New Chitose 2 hours Bus Economy Class Economy Class Economy Class 1 luggage + FREE 1 luggage + FREE Up to 35kg Up to 35kg No checked baggage allowance Up to 2 Up to 2 Ski/Snowboard Ski/Snowboard with ski/snow- with ski/snow- included. pieces Equipment up to pieces Equipment up to board equipment board equipment 203cm 203cm (at max. 32kg) (at max. 32kg) You can purchase a 15kg to 40kg bagagge allowance.
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From/To Hours Method 23kg 23kg 23 kg 23 kg 35kg 35kg Tokyo Nagano 1.5 hours Train Total Liner Dimensions Total Liner Dimensions Total Liner Dimensions Oversized Items station Hakuba Narita 6 hours Bus Handling fee from SGD25/flight. Haneda 4.5 hours Plane & bus A+B+C = A+B+C = A+B+C = ≤158cm ≤203cm ≤158cm Any bag/item with a single side Nagano 1 hour Bus *includes wheels & *includes wheels & *includes wheels & longer than one meter (1000mm), A handle(s) A handle(s) A handle(s) including wheels, handles & Station packaging is an oversized item. Shinjuku 5 hours Bus Station B B B Nozawa Narita 5.5 hours Bus C C C Nagano 1.5 hours Bus station Naeba Narita 3.5 hours Train & bus SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL Sendai - Odori & Susukino Tokyo 4 hours Bus - Tsudome Tokyo 2.3 hours Train & bus Zao Zao Narita 4 hours Train & bus Nozawa Naeba Hakuba Tokyo Kyoto
Nagoya Haneda Narita Every winter, about 2 million people come to Sapporo to see a large number of splendid snow statues and ice sculptures which line Odori Park and the main street in Susukino, Sapporo. Honshu (Main Land) Zao, Naeba, Hakuba Page 4 Page 5 Furano is one of the most famous ski areas in Japan and is becoming a popular choice for ski/board enthusiasts. The mountain had Fun Activities previously hosted an international FIS-level snowboarding event due to its high popularity. Furano Furano also receives large quantities of snow and has more sunny days with clear blue skies 1 2 3 than any other resort in Hokkaido.
Rise up to 1000m and float over Be amazed at the beautiful Try your luck fishing for pond smelt! Furano and close to the Taisetsusan illuminations at Kan Kan Village. Try Your guide will assist you to drill Mountain Range! On a clear day, dog sledding or even snow tubing! through the ice. Let the beautiful the views stretch over the fields and Keep yourself toasty with a hot drink nature enfold you and you might many of the snow covered peaks. or alcoholic beverage at the Snow even get a chance to see deer, foxes Café where everything is made of and other wildlife. snow including the chairs, tables and New FUrano counter. New Furano Prince Hotel is located at the base of Furano ski prince hotel runs and in a quieter part of town. Enjoy the convenience of true ski-in/out accommodation. Be sure to visit the beautiful fairy land — Ninguru Terrace, hot springs, plus various restaurants Furano Ski Resort and bars. Food guide Summit 1074m Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel Vertical 829m Longest Run 4km Lifts/Gondola 10 Average Snowfall 8.5m YUIGA DOXON Beginner 40% Fenix Furano Address: 11-8 Hinodemachi, Intermediate 40% Furanoshi, Hokkaido Ideally positioned directly beside the mountain and ski lifts, Hours: 1100 - 2100 (irregular Advanced 20% Fenix Furano provides 62 full-service units ranging from hotel- closing days) Bars & Restaurants 80 style suites to multi-bedroom apartments &penthouses. Most Access: 5 minute walk from Runs Open 0830 -1930 of these luxury apartments are completed with full kitchen Furano Station facilities and are therefore ideal for families and groups. There Night Skiing 1630 - 1930 is also an in-house ski shop & restaurant to satiate your hunger. Ski Season Dec - Apr Ski-in / Ski-out Aparthotel Yuiga Doxon is a curry pioneer that serves dishes cooked with various vegetables & more than 30 kinds of spices. Have a taste of their bestseller, the omelet and sausage curry which includes an omelet filled with an original cheese HOTEL NATURWALD blend and homemade smoked sausage.
FURANO Hotel Naturwald Furano is a high quality hotel located directly in front of the ski area. It is also surrounded by Kitanomine’s TOMITA MELON HOUSE restaurants and bars. This hotel was recently renovated so you Address: 3-32, Miyamachi, Furanocho, get a fresh, updated and vibrant ambiance. Reach the ski lift Karachigun, Hokkaido in just 1 minute! Hours: 0900 - 1700 (only opens in Jun - Oct) Access: 20 minute walk from Nakafurano station Hotel
Be fascinated by their glass cases filled with melons! They serve melon ice cream, ‘melonpan’ (melon flavored bread), melon juice, and lots of other melon related desserts.
Page 6 Page 7 TOMAMU Fun Activities Tomamu is a modern, high-class resort located in central Hokkaido. Popular with families, it 1 2 3 satisfies all skiers’ & boarders’ powder snow desires.
The area is also filled with snow activities; highlights include the illuminated Ice Village and Mina-Mina Beach, one of Japan’s largest indoor wave pools. The Terrace of Frost Tree can For nature-lovers visiting Japan, Have the most dreamy and magical be accessed by a single ride on the Unkai Terrace is a must-see. winter wonderland experience at the the Unkai Gondola from the mid- Composed of an array of different Ice Village when the temperature mountain area. Take an Instagram- viewing decks near the summit of drops down as low as -30 degrees! worthy picture with the pure white Mt. Tomamu, it offers visitors the What’s more, do remember to catch trees covered in glistering snow. unique experience of floating in a the fireworks display at 7:30pm every hoshino resorts sea of clouds. day. The Tower is a great family friendly ski-in/ski-out hotel at tomamu the tower Tomamu. The towers are connected to other areas of the Tomamu Ski Resort resort by covered walkways. The hotel rooms suit couples and families, with large spaces and lounge areas in selected 4 5 Summit 1239m rooms. All rooms have great views of the surrounding area. Vertical 699m Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel Longest Run 4.5km Lifts/Gondola 6 Average Snowfall 9m Beginner 20% The temperature in the glass-walled Who’s up for the speedy snow Intermediate 50% Hoshino resorts building that houses Tomamu’s banana boat or a snowmobile ride outstanding water leisure facility is with spectacular views? Advanced 30% risonare tomamu Combining exceptional location, impeccable charm, and a maintained at 30°C or higher. Mina- Bars & Restaurants 23 welcoming atmosphere, Risonare Tomamu rooms have lavish Mina Beach is a permanent summer Runs Open 0900 -1900 paradise with Japan’s largest indoor layouts of over 100 square meters with a Jacuzzi and sauna. Night Skiing 1600 - 1900 Something to truly spoil yourself. wave pool. Ski Season Dec - Apr Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel
Food guide FARM DESIGNS RAMEN AFURI Address: Hotaru Street, Address: Hotaru Street, Hoshino Resorts Hoshino Resorts Tomamu Tomamu Hours: 1100 - 2100 (L.O Hours: 0900 - 2200 (L.O 2130) 2030)
Nothing beats a bowl of hot ramen on a cold day! The aromatic soup from this renowned ramen bar from mainland Japan is extracted from carefully selected fresh ingredients If you want something sweet, visit the sweets shop on Hotaru such as chicken marrow and flavorsome vegetables. The Street. It showcases various sweets that are just as much fun addictive hot and sour ramen with yuzu citrus has a perfect to look at as they are to eat! blend of sourness & spiciness.
Page 8 Page 9 Niseko Niseko is one of Japan’s premier snow resorts. Niseko comprises of four interlinked class ski fields on Mount Annupuri; Niseko Village, Niseko Hirafu, Niseko Annupuri, and Hanazono.
Niseko offers some great ski-in/ski-out accommodation with a variety of apartments, western hotels and pensions catering to all budgets.
hilton niseko
Hilton Niseko Village is situated at the foot of Mount Niseko- Niseko Village Map: Samurai Snow village Annupuri, which is at the peak of the Niseko mountain range surrounded by the mountains of Niseko and Mount Yotei. Easily accessed from New Chitose Airport along with major cities including Sapporo, Otaru and Hakodate. Non-skiers aya niseko can partake in a variety of activities including snowmobiling, guided snowshoe tours, and snow tubing. AYA Niseko boasts quality fixtures and furnishings with direct ski-in ski-out access. Offering hotel rooms, studios, Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel apartments & penthouses, AYA Niseko is suitable for couples or families. With a front desk reception, ski valet & onsen, AYA Niseko offers the ultimate indulgence. green leaf Ski-in / Ski-out Aparthotel niseko village Situated at the base of Niseko Village Resort, Niseko Green Leaf is a newly renovated, ski-in ski-out hotel with all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star, Western style hotel. 10 minute shuttle bus ride to the main village — Niseko Hirafu. hotel niseko alpen Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel The Hotel Niseko Alpen is located in the heart of the Niseko mountain range, surrounded by beautiful nature. It offers fantastic opportunities to ski or snowboard on the world’s finest powder snow in the winter. Relax at the hotel’s onsen and hot stone spa, and rejuvenate at the provided massage & Kasara Niseko body care facilities after an exhilarating day outdoors. Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel Village Townhouse Situated at the base of Mount Niseko Annupuri, Kasara Niseko Village Townhouse occupies a unique position at the heart of Niseko Village and is just a stone’s throw away from the main village, where most restaurants and bars, designer boutiques, art and cultural events are located. the vale niseko The Vale Niseko was voted World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel in Each luxury townhouse has three luxurious bedrooms over 2014, 2015 and 2016 and for good reason – guests rave about two spacious floors, a fully-equipped kitchen and lounge area. the location, style, ambience and service afforded here. Pick Ski-in / Ski-out Aparthotel from 1 - 3 bedroom apartments which offer great views of the surrounding village, forest and the beautiful Mt Yotei.
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NISEKO LOFT CLUB Address: 048-1522 397-5, Soga, Niseko-cho, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Hours: 1700 - 2130 (L.O 2030)
Niseko Loft Club is an indoor BBQ restaurant specialising in Ghengis Khan, a Hokkaido dish with lamb/venison. Dining here is guaranteed to settle your craving for a meaty meal. In a truly Japanese-fashion, cook your own meat and local vegetables at the table!
Niseko Upper Hirafu Map: Samurai Snow NISEKO RAMEN KAZAHANA Address: Yamada 179-36, Kutchan town, Abuta-gun, Hokkaido Hours: 1200 - 1415 Fun Activities 1730 - 2030
There are a few ways to enjoy this bowl of potato ramen 1 2 at Niseko Ramen Kazahana — you could eat the noodles together with the foam and then enjoy the sweetness of Niseko Ski Resort the potato. Or you could melt the foam into the soup and savor the deeper taste of the potatoes. Ski Area 4 Summit 1309m Vertical 1009m Join a guided snowshoe tour and Experience a thrilling snow rafting Longest Run 5.6km enjoy the pristine nature! Immerse ride by zipping over the powder on PRATIVO & MILK KOBO yourself within a serene and still a snow raft towed by a snowmobile! Lifts/Gondola 41 Address: 888-1 Soga, Niseko- cho, Abuta-gun 048-1522 winter wonderland. Your snowmobile guide will expertly Average Snowfall 14m Hokkaido navigate through the winter scenes Beginner 30% Hours: 1100 - 1600 (L.O 1500) giving you a fun-filled and windy Intermediate 40% 1800 - 2130 (L.O 2000) ride. *Dinner not available on Advanced 30% Tues & Wed Bars & Restaurants 92 Shops 23 3 Runs Open 0830 -2030 Prativo is an ideal place for lunch after your morning outdoor activities on the slopes. Night Skiing 1630 - 2030 Enjoy a scrumptious all-you-can-eat lunch Ski Season Dec - Apr buffet with a wide variety of fresh vegetable dishes while overlooking Mt. Yotei. Make your way to Milk Kobo nearby for the delectable choux puffs, soft cream & cheese tarts as dessert after that! Whisk across the sparkling snow on a reindeer sled like a scene out of a winter fairy tale! Capture magical memories of Niseko during this Page 12 exciting activity. Page 13 Fun Activities
Rusutsu is one of Japan’s most popular resorts, Rusutsu all year round. It takes just 90 minutes to travel by bus from New Chitose International Airport, 1 2 3 and 1 hour from Niseko.
It’s possible to ski straight off the lifts & into the best tree skiing in Hokkaido or vice versa. This means on any given day, you get more powder turns and thus more “bang for your buck”. Stardust Avenue is an avenue of Catch the world’s largest two-Story Early mornings treat early risers to light stretching 300m long. Admire indoor merry-go-round carousel in the untouched beauty of Rusutsu’s this free & romantic illumination Rusutsu Resort. sprawling snowfield. Walking past consisting of about 250,000 light wild animals’ fresh footprints, spot bulbs with your loved ones! animals in their wild habitats during this 1 hour mini trekking adventure north & south from 0700. The main resort hotel is divided into the North and South wing Wings with most of the rooms enjoying great views of the surrounding mountains and alpine vistas. Both North and South Wings offer direct access to slopes as well as shopping 4 5 and entertainment/sporting facilities. Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel
Exclusive to kids aged 3 to 12, this Saddle up and get ready for privilege The westin specially designed curriculum will of breathtaking views of Lake Toya nurture your children’s love for on horseback. First-time riders rusutsu resort The Westin Rusutsu Resort is a striking 23 story hotel, located skiing at the Crayon Shinchan Kids greatly welcome! Free transportation at the center of Hokkaido. This luxurious hotel is perfect for School. Experience a special visit is provided to the neighboring Lake large groups or families, featuring exclusively maisonette style from Crayon Shinchan himself during Toya Ranch. rooms, for up to 7 people. lessons!
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Rusutsu Ski Resort Food guide Tree Runs Summit 994m Vertical 684m Longest Run 3.5km WA! KAMAKURA Bar - JAPANESE IGLOO - Lifts/Gondola 18 Address: The Westin Rusutsu Resort Average Snowfall 12m Hours: 1630 - 2130 (L.O 2100) *Winter Season only Beginner 30% Intermediate 40% Advanced 30% Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese winter culture inside There is some serious powder waiting for you at the Rusutsu Resort, which boasts Bars & Restaurants 20 an igloo! This modern Japanese spot features colourful snow well-groomed trails and fantastic tree runs. Great long runs from top of Grand Isola houses decorated with lanterns. Grill flavourful marshmallows, down through the trees to the cafeteria. This course is more recommended for Runs Open 0900 - 2100 those who have past experience in skiing / snowboarding. rice cakes / salmon jerky or make your one and only original Night Skiing 1600 - 2100 ice glass by carving it from a block of ice! Ski Season Dec - Mar
Page 14 Page 15 Kiroro Ski Resort 3 4 Summit 1180m kiroro Vertical 610m Longest Run 4km This ski resort can open as early as November Lifts/Gondola 9 and would have an abundance of powder snow Average Snowfall 13m until May! Kiroro is a medium-sized resort spread over two mountain peaks. Beginner 35% Have a thrilling experience as you Relax your tired body in the hot Intermediate 35% go down a steep snowy slope on the spring water bath, cedar-wood and Kiroro has modern facilities and an established Advanced 30% kid’s club. You can enjoy the serenity which drop boat ride! stone sauna! Bars & Restaurants 11 makes it perfect for families. Runs Open 0900 - 1930 Night Skiing 1630 - 1930 Ski Season Dec - Apr Sheraton hokkaido Newly renovated and reopened in December 2015. The hotel Food guide kiroro resort provides high quality accommodation located right at the base of the ski area. Many of the rooms have views of the slopes as well as the surrounding mountains, and the hotel is fabulously ski-in/out. ALLA MODA ITALIAN RESTAURANT Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel Address: The Kiroro a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Hokkaido 2F Hours: 1730 - 2200 (L.O 2130) *Closed on Sun & Mon Tribute Our chef combines the finest ingredients from both Italy and portfolio hotel Recently rebranded during December 2015. This huge property Hokkaido for his à la carte dishes and prix fixe menus, including has just about everything including 282 suite rooms, gym, crispy, mouth-watering homemade and hand-rolled pizza, and bar, shops and restaurants. Powder hounds will love the high a selection of fine Italian and international wines is available. volume and high quality snow fall. What’s more, it only takes 3 minutes by shuttle bus to reach the slope! Hotel Explore otaru Discover the beautiful & preserved Sakaimachi Street in central Otaru! The city thrived as a port city from the late 1800s till early 1900s and many impressive Western-style buildings were built as shipping/trading related offices & shops.
Fun 1 2 Many of the buildings have since been converted into merchant shops, stone bank buildings, warehouses, restaurants and hand-made glass stores! You could try creating the local Otaru Activities Glass at some of the glass workshops there. Access: Take the Hokkaido Resort Liner and alight at Otaru Chikko station (approx. 50 mins). You can reach Sakaimachi via Snow candle making is an essential Game Park Granship is a indoor a 10-minute walk or hop on 2 of the 4 Otaru Stroller’s tourist bus experience when in the land of snow! facility where families can have fun lines. Make your own original candle and regardless of the outdoor weather let its gentle light warm your heart. conditions. Enjoy a wide variety of activities like balancing on a slackline / diving into the ball pit with just one Page 16 entrance fee! Page 17 Ohtaru No Yu Onsen Hakuba House Altitude Hakuba Hotel Abest Happo Aldea HAKUBA Wadano Forest Hotel & Apartments WADANO
Asagiri Solar Chalets Sakka Rocks Penke Hut Panketo Lodge
Wagyu Kobeya Sakka Apartments Penke Bar & Bistro Hachi Penke Penke Lodge Koharu Alpine Condos Sakura Happo One Villa Hakuba Hotel Central Snow Sports Equipment Hire Ski Area & Apartments Amo 54 Villa El Cielo Snow Plaza Sakka Braze Club Wadano Sakka Kitaone Quad Lift Winterstorm Apartments Sky Park Alpine Azumi Apartments Sakka 3 Happo Hakuba Mountain Apartments Hotel De Laile Chalet Hakuba Hotel La Neige Honkan Hotel La Neige Higashikan La Neige Restaurant Wadano Cottage
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Gakuto Villas Hakuba Grand Apartments The Pub Izakaya Kaz Hakuba Ski Resort Mountain Side Ogino’s Steak Mominoki Rhythm Summit 1831m Kokusai 1 Roots Cafe Hotel Equipment Hire Evergreen Evergreen Outdoor Centre Sharan Guiding Mimasaka Tei Vertical 1070m Hakuba Ski School Hakuba Valley is at the heart of the spectacular Hakuba Landmark Onsen Hummingbird Japanese Alps, just a short 3 hour trip from Happo Lodge Longest Run 8km downtown Tokyo. Host to the 1998 Winter Olympic Tokyu Hotel Lifts/Gondola 143 Manyo Games, Hakuba is one of Japan’s largest and most Happo One Chamonix Ski Area Average Snowfall 11m renowned alpine resorts. The Valley consists of 10 ski Onsen Kizuna Lodge Phoenix Chalet Phoenix Hotel Beginner 30% resorts, giving an incredible variety of alpine terrain, Phoenix Chalet Mimi’s Shirakaba 2 Intermediate 40% accommodating novice to expert skiers. Fresh tracks Yuki Chalet Allure can be found for days on end and you will never be To Iwatake, Phoenix Maki Log Chalet Double Black Hotel Tsugaike, Cortina Advanced 30% Double Black Restaurant short of new areas to explore. Phoenix Chalet Shirakaba 1 Phoenix Chalet Mojo Lodge Bars & Restaurants 75 One Hakuba Chalet Wadano Chalet Phoenix One Wadano Gateway Runs Open 0830 - 2100 Wadano Woods Chalet Phoenix Cocoon Adam Gondola Night Skiing 1700 - 2100
To Happo One Village, Ski Season Dec - Apr Central Snowsports Hakuba Train Station Equipment Hire Echoland, Hakuba 47, Happo Goryu, Nagano To Happo One Village Hakuba tokyu Hakuba Wadano Map: Samurai Snow The Hakuba Tokyu Hotel is one of Hakuba’s most exclusive hotel properties. It is in a great location with easy access to lifts (6 minutes), restaurants and local bars. It has 2 restaurants, hotel bar & coffee shop, natural hot springs & sauna, karaoke room, boutique shops and complimentary ski shuttle. Fun Activities Hotel 1 2 3 la Neige Honkan
La Neige Honkan is a beautiful, well-appointed hotel located close to the Happo One Ski Resort. This European-style country manor house has excellent service and an impressive silver service A La Carte restaurant. With just 4 minutes Visit the world famous Jigokudani Home to the important Zenkoji Trace the footsteps of the samurai required to arrive at the ski lift, these spacious, comfortable during the snow monkey tour where temple, Nagano is known as one when you participate in one of the newly renovated rooms offer a quiet and relaxing stay. it is home to about 200 wild monkeys of the premium destinations to Matsumoto city tours at Matsumoto Hotel which spend their days soaking visit if you are looking for some Castle which was built over 400 years in the natural hot springs, keeping winter fun. Join one of the Nagano ago. This 6-story castle still retains its warm from the harsh winter. city tours and experience how it original wooden structure. was like during the 1998 Olympic & la Neige Paralympic Winter Games! higashikan La Neige Higashikan offers guests luxurious accommodation with a grand view of the surrounding Japanese Alps. The individually-styled boutique rooms are all carefully and elegantly designed to offer the most lavish accommodation LA NEIGE HIGASHIKAN in Hakuba. There are 11 large, stylish deluxe rooms with a Food RESTAURANT large Jacuzzi and separate glass shower as well as 10 elegant Address: La Neige Higashikan standard rooms. Reach the base lifts of Happo-one resort in 5 Hours: 1200~1430 (L.O 1330) minutes! 1800~2100 *Lunch not available on Tues Hotel guide Priding themselves on fantastic European course meals, La Neige Higashikan Restaurant only uses the best domestic produce. Page 18 Page 19 Buna Restaurant
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1 Schneider Nozawa House Kamoshika Nozawa Ski Resort Craft Room 2 Nozawa Cottage (Red Brick) Lodge Hahnenkamm Kawahiro Sports Thanx Rental Summit 1650m 3 Lodge Nagano 7 Mount Dock Kids Park Gondala Cafe Lesson Lift Ticket Country Papa 4 Villa Nozawa Booth Vertical 1085m Nozawa Ski ONLY Meeting 8 in Winter Place 5 Central Apartments/Rentals Nozawa Onsen is one of the best ski resorts in Japan. 1 Longest Run 10km Tofuya Yasuragi Lodge 6 Kaiya Nozawa Sakai Over the past 70 years, Nozawa has expanded into one Seizan Lifts/Gondola 24 Sooyu 7 Nozawa Gondola Apartments of Japan’s largest ski areas. With an excellent course Nozawa Onsen Taki No-Yu Lodge Kazenoie Pasta Average Snowfall 11m Jumping Hill 8 Harvest House layout and a vast selection of runs, it offers great ski NH Ski Locker Jonnobi/Himatsuri Tokiwaya Ryokan Jugemu Neo Bar Beginner 40% Shuttle Bus Route and snowboarding experiences for beginners through Libushi Yonetaro Sumiyoshi Brewery Kazumi 2 Nappa Cafe Kihachikan Home Trail to advanced. From the top of Nozawa Onsen, visitors Kiriya Tanuki/Bar Intermediate 30% Nozawa is a pretty small Kazenoie Pasta Bottle Shop Haus St Anton Village, all our lodgings are Maruji Furusato onsen Cafe & Address Nozawa have breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Hibiki Dumplings Ginrei Advanced 30% an easy walk to the slopes, Italian Soba Genki Burger Homerun Apartments Keshiki House 6 Yamaguchi Nozawa Physio Nasuki House the shops and restaurants. Hato Guruma Daimon Mini Super Wagyutei Sukiyaki naƟonal parks and Japanese Alps. Market Convenience Store Foot & Stay Bars Runs Open 0840 - 2000 Biliken Wakagiri 3 NOZAWA Yoshimi Soba Toemu ONSEN SPARENA Sumo Nabe Large The Corner Kebabs Night Skiing Outdoor Onsen 1630 - 2000 Carte Steak Jisaku Karaoke Heaven Wanryu Ramen Post Office . ATM Mitsubachi MayaSki SeasonEspoir Ebisu MidKoguma Dec no ie - Apr Hamacho Sushi ‘Baby Bear’ Kanamori Sports Ninjin House Ramen Deesuke Forttissimo Sankyu Cafe Melia Bagels Souvenir Banri BBQ Takagi Mamas Kitchen Organic Exiev Red Beans Azegami 5 Central Winterland Rentals Kanamori Chuo Hardware Chiyoda / Bottle Shop Terminal Ikemitsu Kiyotake Bell Kura BCD Cafe Montefino Juntos Tacos Peanuts House Miyuki Cake Shop ATM Totorina Hakunamatata Aitoku Hatogurumo Yakitori Hello Apartments Kirakuso Kiriya Ryokan Kawabata Police Office Town Information Centre JA Akari Furusato Nozawa Town Map: ShichiroheiNozawa Holidays Abe Clinic (Doctor) Shinden Bus Stop Blick Apartments Tonkichi Sports View Hotel Bar Jiyu Gekijyo Welcome Uchidaya /Bakery Thanx Nakamura Rotus Root Villa 4 Rental Atarashiya Coin Tamanegi Kiriya Ryokan is a small family owned and run property, offering Katashio Laundry Pearl Kawamotoya Akibitei Okonomiyaki the personalised service and relaxed atmosphere similar to Kongo Dimension a B&B. Conveniently located close to the centre of town and Night Market Ran Restaurant Play Spot slopes. Reach the Yu Road Moving Walkway in just 3 minutes! Shinazawa Nakao Villa Butcher Shop Organic Nakao Coffee Ryokan Information Center Fun Activities Green Peas and Bus Stop
0m 100m 200m 300m 400m 500m Rainbow Supermarket NAGANO approximate scale 1 2 3Obatake Naraya ryokan
Established since 1912, the prestigious Naraya Ryokan offers indoor and open air baths near the famous yubatake (hot water field) with bubbling spring water. Located 1 km from Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort, the ryokan is a 3-minute walk to Yu Road Nozawa Onsen has 13 soto-no- Nozawa Onsen is home to the annual Onsen tamago are boiled eggs Moving Walkwway, which is directly connected to Hikage Ski yu (public hot spring baths) which Dosojin Fire Festival. It originally which have been boiled in the hot Run. are all well-maintained by the local began as an invocation for a good springs. You can experience cooking community. The O-yu bathhouse is harvest, health and good fortune your own onsen tamago around Ryokan the biggest of them and is a must- in the coming year, but has been some public bathhouses or ryokan or try! Entry is free but a donation expanded to include a good ski purchase them in some of the local is requested for upkeep and season as well. Taking place on gift shops. maintenance. You must bring your January 15th every year, the festival is tokiwaya ryokan own towel and toiletries with you as staged by men aged 42 and 25 (so- well. Be careful – they are very hot! called “unlucky ages”) to celebrate Tokiwaya Ryokan has been standing for 380 years and is listed the birth of a family’s first child, to as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Onsens. The indoor hot springs dispel evil spirits and also to pray for are naturally heated and mineralised. It has a 1000-person hot happy marriage. spring and a healing hot spring, among others.
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Page 20 Page 21 Food guide Naeba Naeba is situated furthest in-land of the “Yuzawa” region and produces very good quality dry snow because of its high altitude. It is very popular amongst visitors since it is also very close to Tokyo Airport (approx. 3 hours). OYU STREET In 2002, the longest gondola in the world “Dragondola” Address: Toyosato, Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai-gun, (5,481m) was built which also goes through “Kagura Nagano 389-2502, Japan R e s o r t ”.
naeba prince Naeba Prince Hotel is a large scale fully-inclusive amusement Local specialties on the main street (Oyu Dori) include oyaki hotel hotel. The snow resort comprises of six buildings, which offer (steamed buns) with various fillings. This local dish is made by spacious and newly renovated rooms. There are a total of 20 wrapping vegetables and other ingredients in flour and steaming delicious dining options and comprehensive facilities for any with onsen water or baking it. It typically contains nozawana, a type of snow adventure for the whole family. vegetable that is a local specialty in Nozawa Onsen. Ski-in / Ski-out Hotel However Oyaki is prepared in a wide variety of ways, such as sweet versions containing adzuki beans or pumpkin. Fun Activities
Have a taste of the hand pulled ales at Naeba Ski Resort Libushi! The brewery offers craft beers using Nozawa onsen’s high quality water Summit 1789m 1 2 on the first floor. Vertical 889m Longest Run 4km Lifts/Gondola 13 Average Snowfall 6m Beginner 30% LIBUSHI BREWERY Japan’s longest 5.5km gondola Enjoy a fantastic event with fireworks Intermediate 40% Address: 9347, Toyosato, Doragondola links Naeba Ski Resort illuminating the night sky from the Nozawaonsen, Shimotakai, Advanced 30% to Kagura Ski Resort. The views of ski slopes on a snow cat! Nagano 389-2502 Japan Runs Open 0800 - 2030 the snow mountain are incredible Hours: 14:00 - 23:00 (Dec - and not to be missed! Mar) Night Skiing 1700 - 2030 Ski Season Mid Dec - Apr April - Nov 16:00 - 23:00 (Fri) 14:00 - 23:00 (Sat) 12:00 - 19:00 (Sun)
Page 22 Page 23 Food guide zao More than 20 restaurants are accessible including a casual food court and fine dining. There are a range oF menus such as Japanese, French, Italian Zao Onsen ski resort extends to 15 different slopes and and Chinese cuisine. Most of the restaurants have 12 courses. Not just for experts, beginners are also a kids menu. impressed with the variety. You can ski from one side of the mountain to another on a 10km downhill course at altitudes of 800m. Meet the famous ice monsters at the top of the mountain.
Takamiya Ryokan When you are at Echigo Yuzawa station, try the local dish called kenchin; a healthy, thick vegetable Takamiya Miyamaso is a long-established traditional inn and soup with usually mushrooms, tofu, burdock root, Miyamaso landmark of Zao Hot Spring, with a history of 300 years. It is Japanese radish, konjac jelly, potato and carrot. also located within a 10-minute walking distance from the Zao Have it with udon/soba noodles! Sky Cable aerial lift. This ryokan features 9 natural hot spring baths for guests to enjoy. Ryokan
Takamiya Rurikura Guests staying at Resort Takamiya Rurikura can unwind in Resort the public hot spring bath or sauna free of charge. A Japanese breakfast or a buffet with Japanese dishes is served in the mornings. For dinner, the Rurikura offers a traditional kaiseki PONSHUKAN multi-course dinner around a shabushabu or sukiyaki meat dish. The Zao Ropeway is approximately a 1-minute walk away. SAKE Hotel MUSEUM Kokusai hotel Zao Kokusai Hotel is a 1 minute walk from Zao Onsen Ski This museum hall is lined with over 100 different Resort. The hotel’s spacious natural, milky white hot springs varieties of sake to try. The various sake varieties baths, including indoor or open air hot springs, foot baths and are available from mini vending machines, and private baths. you can enjoy five cups for only 500 yen. This is Address: 2427-1 Ozawa Yuzawa Mondo, Yuzawa-machi, sake heaven! Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata 949-6100 Hotel Access: Inside Echigo Yuzawa station If just drinking is not enough, you can also bathe in the 41-degree Celsius sake spa for the ultimate rice wine experience.
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Zao Ski Resort Booking Terms & Conditions for FREE & EASY / SELF-DRIVE PACKAGES Summit 1661 1 2 Vertical 881m
Longest Run 10km *Please read the following carefully and endorse your signature on of any surcharge imposed by relevant authorities and airlines, the Lifts/Gondola 41 the last page (page 4) of this document. company will collect the difference even after full payment is made before departure. Average Snowfall 16m Customers are deemed to have read, understood and accepted the Beginner 40% following conditions upon booking. For the purpose of clarity, H.I.S. Payment is not deemed to be made until it has been received by the Hop on the snow monster during The onsens in Zao are rich sulphurous Intermediate 40% International Travel Pte Ltd shall be referred to as “the Company” Company. The Company reserves the right to forfeit any deposit and the night and experience the snow hot springs. Soaking in the natural hereinafter. cancel the reservation following the customer's failure to comply with Advanced 20% monster light up and hoarfrost up water is said to help in raising strong the aforementioned policies. The fees payable by the customer are: Runs Open 0830 - 2100 close! children and promoting beauty. It is Night Skiing 1700 - 2100 also good for treating and preventing RESERVATIONS & DEPOSIT NO. OF DAYS BETWEEN DEPARTURE AND CANCELLATION FEES illnesses such as skin diseases, pains RECEIPT OF CANCELLATION NOTICE PER PASSENGER Ski Season Dec - Apr A deposit is required upon reservation. Bookings will not be processed associated with diabetes, chronic 36 days and above Full Deposit without deposit payment. Payment of deposit does not constitute fatigue, and other rehabilitative 22 - 35 days 50% of tour fare* confirmation of the tour, travel arrangement or flight tickets. properties. 15 - 21 days 80% of tour fare* 14 days and less Full tour fare* TOUR TYPE DEPOSIT REQUIRED PER PERSON *The above cancellation charges apply if the air ticket is not issued. Free & Easy Packages 50%~80% of total tour fare If the air ticket is issued, the air ticket value will be added onto the Self-Drive Packages 50%~80% of total tour fare cancellation charges. If the deposit amount is insufficient to cover the cancellation, the passenger must pay for the difference. Tours with special and/or promotional airfares require an amount per the terms and conditions stipulated by principal suppliers. In the event Travel vouchers issued by the Company as part of its promotional of an increment of taxes and fuel surcharge imposed by relevant activities are subjected to the same terms & conditions. Additional authorities and airlines, the Company reserves the right to request for terms & conditions stipulated in the travel vouchers apply. Food guide a top-up on initial deposit to cover the additional surcharges. Any cancellation of bookings must be made in writing to avoid The Company strives to avoid over or undercharging its itineraries, misunderstanding. prices and services by maintaining accuracy and transparency in its CHAMONIX BAR communication materials. The Company reserves the right to revise the Address: Base of Zao tour fares and determine the date of commencement of such revised INTERNATIONAL DRIVER’S PERMIT & DRIVER’S LICENCE Sky Cable tour fares. The above apply for transfer of tours due to no group size. In order to be able to rent a car in Japan, the Customer MUST have a Hours: 0900 - 2300 All prior special discounts given will not be extended for the alternative tours. valid International Driver’s Permit of the 1949 Geneva Convention, appropriate for the class of vehicle they will be driving in Japan. The
Customer can apply for an International Driver’s Permit at the PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICIES Automobile Association of Singapore (AAS). The Company does not Chamonix Bar located at the base of the Zao Sky Cable has guarantee the approval of the International Driver’s Permit. delightful European décor. You can drink all the hot sake you Payment may be made in cash, by NETS, bank transfers, cheques or like and you might even be able to score some Igamochi sticky credit cards. Cheques will only be accepted if presented at three (3) rice cakes, the cute little white sweets decorated with yellow weeks before departure. A service fee will be imposed for certain TRAFFIC REGULATIONS rice grains that are unique to the Zao Onsen area. payment instruments and this will be made known to the customer Customers shall adhere to the traffic laws and regulations of Japan, upon payment. keeping within the speed limits of the roads they are driving on. All fines Payment by instalment plans, where applicable, is only valid for or traffic violations shall be paid or payable by the Customer without selected banks and subject to banks’ approval bounded by their terms demand prior to leaving Japan. & conditions. Customers shall ensure that they are adequately insured and have Full payment is required upon confirmation of air reservations and land taken up third party and comprehensive insurance coverage. arrangements, before issuance of travel documents. All taxes and fuel Customers shall be solely responsible for the use of the rented vehicles, surcharge are subject to change without prior notice and in the event and shall not allow any unauthorized person(s) or person(s) without
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Page 26 Page 27 valid driving licenses to have control over or drive the vehicle. ny loss In the event that any accommodation re uested or booked is not charges and visa fees will be borne by the Customer. he Company does property where such occur as a result of circumstances beyond its or damage caused by such third party person s shall be fully and solely available, every effort ill be made to scout for an alternative not guarantee the approval of the visa application. control including but not limited to the below circumstances . borne by the Customer assigned ith the vehicle. accommodation of similar standard. otel accommodation is set as t in sharing or triple sharing on default. Please note that depending on hough the Company does provide visa application services, it is the echanical breakdown, government actions, political unrest, force accommodation, a rolla ay bed or single bed may be provided for passenger’s sole responsibility to ensure that he/she has a valid visa for majeure, acts of od, strikes, compulsory quarantine, industrial action MENDMENT T IN C triple sharing rooms. o ever, no e tra bed is provided and ill be travel to countries that require it, regardless of whether the Company or other circumstances beyond its reasonable control. was engaged to apply for the visas. he Company will not be responsible or any changes in the departure date, tour type, hotels, there ill be a based on e isting bedding for certain accommodations that do not offer raffic congestion and obstruction of any public/private roads or triple sharing rooms. or single travelers, single supplement charges for any e penses, reimbursement or refund of the tour fare if the minimum amendment fee of per person per amendment, in passenger is deported or refused entry by immigration authorities on highways. addition to hatever charges if any imposed by the suppliers e.g. apply. the tour for whatever reasons, including improper travel documents, ailure of the customer to obtain required documentation. airlines, hotels, car rental company . ll re uests must be received in Daily breakfast is not included, unless other ise specified. hould the quarantine, custom regulations, and possession of unlawful items or riting and received by the Company at least fifteen 1 days prior to selected carrier’s flight schedule not allow for certain meals to be taken, irregularities that may cause harm/damage to person or property. ailure of the customer to follow reasonable instructions including but commencement of tour and prior to issuance of air tickets. there ill not be any refund for meals not consumed. assengers are solely responsible for ensuring that they have all their not limited to meeting time and venue. valid travel documents. or changes to flights, a minimum administrative fee of per ticket ll purchases made at designated shopping outlets during the tour. on top of any airline charges ill be levied for any amendment, e cept C ILD RE If, for any reason, application for visa or e it permit is rejected, full for all special fares and promotional air tickets including ta reserved refund of all monies paid e cluding visa application fees paid to the ccidents of any kind occurring during passenger s independent that are non negotiable, non endorsable, non refundable and non re ligibility elo 1 years on the date of return. Child ith bed C respective embassies and an administrative fee imposed by the activities. routable. o refund ill be made for any unused air ticket. and child no bed C fares are based on sharing a room ith t o Company will be made if the result is made known to the Company at heft, robbery or lost property. ny replacement or changes of passengers ill be considered as a adults. or child children sharing a room ith one 1 adult, additional least forty five days prior to departure. If less than 45 days’ notice cancellation and not an amendment. This term is applicable to all cases, charges may apply, and the fare ill be considered child half t in C T is given, the relevant cancellation fee as stated under the section ll verbal agreements must be stated in writing, duly signed. including but not restricted to medical and pregnancy cases. The for the first child. or some establishments, it is compulsory for each “Payment & Cancellation Policies” will apply. person to have their o n bed due to fire regulations. o tour guides, tour leaders or other employees or agents of the Company thus recommends purchasing travel insurance to cover any Company are authori ed to commit the Company to any liability unforeseen circumstances. TR VEL INS R NCE whatsoever and the Company shall not be bound by any statement or postponement of tour by customer for any reason ill be considered SPECI L RE ESTS representation unless it is in writing and signed by a anager of the urchase of travel insurance is strongly recommended upon the Company. a tour cancellation. nder such circumstances, the above Payment ny special re uests such as special meals, dietary re uirements, booking of any travel arrangement for the coverage of unforeseen Cancellation Policies ill apply. The Company makes reasonable effort adjoining adjacent rooms etc. shall be communicated to the Company circumstances such as trip cancellation, loss of personal belongings, he Company reserves the right to withdraw any passenger as a to avoid changes in itinerary. o ever, the Company reserves the right upon reservation. Please note, ho ever, that such re uests are subject medical attention, illness, etc. nder no circumstances is the Company member of the tour if it appears to the Company that the behaviour or to make changes at any time ithout compensation, especially due to to availability and confirmation by the respective airlines and hotels. to be construed as a carrier under contract for safe carriage of any conduct of such person/s is deemed detrimental to or incompatible unforeseen circumstances. passenger and his/her baggage and belongings. he Company shall not with the health, safety, interests, harmony and welfare of the other tour The Company cannot guarantee any special re uests, nor ill it assume be liable for any loss or damage in relation to trip cancellation, loss of participants and the group as a whole. nder such circumstances, the Hotels and tours are subject to the respective contracting party’s terms any responsibility if Customer’s special requests are not fulfilled. and conditions. Certain hotels booked under promotional rates may personal baggage, accidents, injuries or illnesses. Company shall be under no liability thereafter to any such person. have a stricter cancellation amendment policy, hich overrides the Company’s cancellation/amendment policies. E E TENSI N ST ND DEVI TI N C MPL INTS & CL IMS
Check in baggage allo ance varies bet een airlines, and ill be made eviation/e tension of stay may be permitted at the end of certain ny complaint and/or claim shall be made known to the Company in kno n to Customer at time of booking. cess baggage charges must RE ND P LICIES tours, subject to ma imum validity and restriction of air tickets, seat writing within seven days from the date of return to ingapore, in be paid by the Customer to the airline upon check in. Please note that the Company is acting as an agent for services confirmation and availability of hotel prior to commencement of the order that the complaint can be verified and looked into with e pedition rendered. ven after deposit or full payment has been made, all tour. It is the Customer’s responsibility to hold confirmation for the and accuracy. In the event, where customers require assistance from return flight. ll e tra cost incurred to process the e tension will be arrangements are still subject to final confirmation. P SSP RT ND VIS RE IREMENTS the Company to make a claim against a rd party, a service fee will be borne by the Customer. lease note that deviation/e tension of stay imposed. o responsibility is accepted if any complaint and/or claim not or che ue, T , bank transfer and cash payment, refunds ill be It is the Customer’s sole responsibility to ensure that his/her will be at Customer’s own expense and transfers to and fro airports will made. he Company will strive to resolve any complaints within three made in the form of bank transfer. or credit card payment, refunds ill international passport has a validity of at least si months beyond not be provided. months from the date of complaint. hould there be no feedback be made through the credit card s company. efunds may take up to the conclusion of the tour as ell as the necessary visas and have at received from the Customers within days, it shall be deemed that the urcharges may apply for change/upgrade of hotels, or for customi ed one 1 month to process, especially during peak periods hen the least four 4 blank pages side by side. elevant visas and vaccinations, customers are satisfied with the services rendered. refund process may be longer due to the increase in transactions. health certificates and all necessary travel documents e.g. e it permit, routings that deviate from standard brochure itineraries. ll e tra costs ork permit, social visitor pass etc. may be re uired by the various are to be borne by the Customer. o refund ill be made to accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours or PRIV C ST TEMENT government authorities of the countries to be visited. Please ensure all any other services included in the tour fare but not utili ed by the photos in the passports are updated by the Immigration uthority prior customer, either in part or full, or here the customer amends, cancels RESP NSI ILIT & LI ILIT ased on the nature of the transaction, the kind of information the to departure. Company may have access to includes, but is not limited to name, or other ise varies the arrangement after commencement of the tour. he Company acts only as an agent for the airlines, transport companies, There shall be no additional claim due to the cancellation of tour. or foreign passport holders, it is the passenger s responsibility to hold address, passport number, flight details and other travel details, hotels and other principals of the tour packages and is not liable for credit/debit card number and e piry date, billing address, telephone valid re entry visas. Different embassies consulates re uire varying changes made by suppliers but will render assistance where possible. lengths of time to process visa applications. The Company ill, numbers, requent lyer number/other loyalty program membership CC MM D TI N & ME LS herever possible, assist you to obtain the necessary visas. ervice he Company accepts no responsibility for any injury, damage, accident, details, dietary requirements if any and health issues relevant to the loss, delay, or irregularities that may be caused to the person or Customer’s travel arrangements.
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