The 10-Day Hokkaido Indy Trip
All of the skiing, none of the hassle. Ski all 4 Hokkaido Indy member resorts including the world-famous Kiroro Snow World. |
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Includes 13 meals, 9 nights of great accommodation, all transfers to 5 different ski resorts, and a JST trip facilitator joining you for the duration of the trip. Indy Pass Holders can ski up to 7 days (out of 9) for free at partner ski resorts.
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Accommodation is centrally located in authentically Japanese towns, walking distance to all the restaurants and karaoke joints you could dream of
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4 out of 5 ski resorts visited are on the Indy Pass. Ski up to 7 days for free if you carry the Indy Pass. Don't have the Indy Pass? No worries, just purchase your own lift tickets as you explore Hokkaido with us! |
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As an unguided, but facilitated group trip, how you choose to spend each day is up to you; ski, rest, sight-see, get a massage. While this is a group trip, you can interact with others as much or as little as you want! |
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You're in good hands. A dedicated JST Host will travel along with, and facilitate the trip from beginning to end to ensure that everyone is well taken care of throughout the trip experience. |
Shopping by date? See calendar for all trips here
View pricing
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¥492,000 (≈ US$3,150)
All pricing includes 13% tax/fees |
cancellation policy
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The Deets
The 10-day Hokkaido Indy trip is an itinerary that handles all of your ski logistics, so that you can explore Hokkaido and ski all five participating Indy member resorts in the region. Just book your travel to one of the starting points and we'll pick you up from there!
A JST Host will join for the entire duration of the trip, ensuring smooth transitions at each accommodation and ski resort, as well as orienting the group on how to be great guests during your stay in Japan.
We'll handle the logistical outline but you choose the activity for each day; whether its an action-packed day at the resort, a mellow day of ski touring, or a rest day to scope out the local attractions.
Join other Indy Pass holders as you road-trip to some of Hokkaido's best ski resorts! Don't have the Indy Pass? No worries, just purchase your own lift tickets as you explore Hokkaido with us!
A JST Host will join for the entire duration of the trip, ensuring smooth transitions at each accommodation and ski resort, as well as orienting the group on how to be great guests during your stay in Japan.
We'll handle the logistical outline but you choose the activity for each day; whether its an action-packed day at the resort, a mellow day of ski touring, or a rest day to scope out the local attractions.
Join other Indy Pass holders as you road-trip to some of Hokkaido's best ski resorts! Don't have the Indy Pass? No worries, just purchase your own lift tickets as you explore Hokkaido with us!
Shopping by date? See calendar for all trips here
Included:
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9 nights of accommodation based in the best location of authentically Japanese towns. |
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Get out of the tourist traps and interact with real Japan. A lot of the Hokkaido ski scene caters to the ski tourist crowd--its expensive, crowded and we think that sucks. That's why we've chosen centrally located hotels in the middle of authentic Japanese towns.
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4 off-site dinners and 9 breakfasts provided by the accommodations which serve Japanese, Western and fusion menu items all with the attention to detail that Japan is so famous for. |
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Door to door private vehicle transportation to/from CTS Airport--the main transportation hub for Hokkaido island (more on this in the Logistics tab).
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Transfers between each ski region are provided by privately chartered bus, shared with other trip members. Daily shuttle busses to/from the ski resorts are provided by either the hotels or by JST.
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You're in good hands. A JST Host will join you for the entire duration of the trip, ensuring smooth transitions at each accommodation and ski resort, as well as orienting you on how to be a great guest during your stay in Japan.
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Trip flow map
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Day
1 (Pickup) |
Arrival Logistics. Pickup is at Hokkaido's CTS Airport at 1pm. After pickup, transfer to the Hoshino OMO7 hotel, located in the middle of Asahikawa city--the gateway for skiing in central Hokkaido. Trip orientation will be provided by your JST host upon arrival at OMO7. On the evening of day 1, we'll have a big welcome dinner together to kick off the trip! For the other three nights, you'll be on your own for dinner--you can choose from the many endless options within walking distance.
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Day
2-4 |
Ski out of OMO7. This hotel has daily shuttles to Pippu (Indy Pass member), Kamui Ski Links (Indy Pass member) and the famously intense backcountry access tram at Asahidake. Choose from the powder buffet on offer from these ski hills!
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Day
5 (Transfer) |
On this day, we check out of the hotel in the morning and ride at Kamui before heading 90 minutes south to the town of Furano. Famous for Furano ski resort, this is a "can't miss" ski resort if you're in the region! We do a group dinner to celebrate!
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6-7 |
We've got two ski days in the town of Furano. Our accommodation is one of the best on this trip, with roof-top hot springs and free massage chairs! Our hotel is located a 10 minute shuttle ride from the resort. While Furano isn't an Indy Pass member, you can't miss it if you're already in this region! For these two days in Furano, you'll be on your own for dinner!
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8 (Transfer) |
Check out of our Furano hotel early and head to our final base of Otaru, via a ski stop at Mount Racey, an Indy Pass member resort. We arrive in the port-side town of Otaru in the evening, just in time to go to some of the islands best sushi. Dinners at the port side town of Otaru are included in this trip!
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Day
9-10 |
Our canal-side hotel at Otaru has shuttles to Kiroro Resort--the Indy Pass' crown jewel in Hokkaido! We've got two ski days there so make the most of it!
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Day
10 (Drop off) |
After a final ski day at Kiroro its time to head back to CTS airport for the drop off. We arrive CTS airport at 5:30pm
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Two of our three hotels feature in-hotel hot springs
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On the Hokkaido Indy Trip, you will stay in western-style modern, clean accommodation which is centrally located and walking distance to downtown amenities. This makes a quick nightcap or a local karaoke session a breeze. The hotel rooms are quite spacious by Japanese standards and the large daily buffet breakfasts feature Hokkaido specialties with both Japanese and western options available. Asahikawa Hotel: OMO7 by Hoshino Furano Hotel: La Vista Furano Hills Hot Springs Otaru Hotel: Hotel Nord
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For more on logistics including some great money saving tips, check out the button below!
Getting there
There are two options to meet the group:
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Option 1: Meet at CTS Airport at 1pm on day 1. In front of the MOS Burger on the 1st floor of the arrivals lobby, next to arrivals gate #2
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Option 2: Meet in the lobby of the OMO7 Hotel in Asahikawa, Hokkaido at 4:30pm on day-one of your trip |
Getting back
The drop off at the end of this trip is the same as the pickup point.
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Drop off is at the CTS Airport at 5:30pm. You should not get a departing domestic flight that leaves earlier than 6:45pm or an international departing flight that leaves earlier than 7:45pm.
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Alternate Endings
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If you want to continue to ski Niseko at the end of your trip, you can catch a 5:54pm train from CTS Airport that gets into Kutchan Station (Niseko's main train station) at 8:46pm. See the route on Google Maps here.
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This trip includes daily breakfast which is served at the accommodation. It also includes 4 dinners-out along the way. Constant group dinners can get tiring so we've arranged for there to be five nights where you're free to adventure out and get dinner on your own!
Meals included in this trip are the welcome dinner on the first day, another welcome dinner when we first arrive in Furano, and then both nights spent in the quaint port-side town of Otaru. The culinary highlight of the trip is Yakiniku (grilled Japanese BBQ) and high quality sushi in Otaru. Dinner locations and menu are subject to change depending on the restaurant schedules. The food options will not only satisfy but also leave you feeling healthy and well taken care of. |
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JAPAN SKI TOURS IS FEATURED IN
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