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Ski Packages for Indy Pass Holders
While the mainstream resorts on the "Japow" circuit are easy to find and filled with skiers jostling for fresh lines, the smaller independent resorts have classically been off limits to all but the most adventurous riders due to language and logistics barriers.
With the partnership of Indy and Japan Ski Tours however, skiers can now venture into the frontier of the Japanese ski scene with ease.
New for the '22 season, Japan Ski Tours now has self-guided packages and fully guided powder road trips custom built for Indy Pass holders. Self guided packages arrange all your logistics for you so that you can focus on what matters--skiing Japan's best independent resorts using your Indy Pass.
Take your Indy Pass and see Japan's Independent side.
With the partnership of Indy and Japan Ski Tours however, skiers can now venture into the frontier of the Japanese ski scene with ease.
New for the '22 season, Japan Ski Tours now has self-guided packages and fully guided powder road trips custom built for Indy Pass holders. Self guided packages arrange all your logistics for you so that you can focus on what matters--skiing Japan's best independent resorts using your Indy Pass.
Take your Indy Pass and see Japan's Independent side.
The 10-day Indy Pass Package
The 10-day Package is an itinerary that handles all of your logistics so that you can use your Indy Pass at all four participating resorts. Just book your travel to HNA airport and our staff will pick you up and get your trip started.
As a self-guided trip, we handle the logistical outline and you fill in the content with the activities you choose for that 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. |
The rough outline:
- 9 nights of accommodation--7 of which are ski-in/out
- Use your Indy Pass to ski 8 days for free. We've included an extra day which you can use for Cat skiing, backcountry touring, visiting a non-Indy ski resort, checking out local attractions, or soaking all day in a hot springs or two (or three)
- 16 authentic and delicious daily breakfasts and dinners provided by your accommodation which serves Japanese, Western and fusion menu items all with the attention to detail that Japan is so famous for
- Door to door private vehicle transportation from the start and end points of the trip beginning with HNA Airport and ending at a major bullet train station with direct access to Tokyo or points north like Hokkaido
- All private transportation via private vehicle for every leg of your trip
- You're in good hands. Our customers receive a bilingual support number--if you run into a problem on your trip, our bilingual staff will be on call to help you out!
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Nights 1-2: Gou Premium Stay @ Geto Kogen
Gou Premium Stay an amazing accommodation with slope views right in front of you! If you open the curtains, the slope is right there!
The rooms are located in the Geto Centre Dome where you can use the Onsen facility located at the Geto Camp 88. Dining options include a Japanese restaurant located in the same building and a shared kitchen and dining area for guest use. |
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Nights 3-4: Tazawako Resort New Sky @ Tazawako
Located a 5 minute shuttle ride from the Tazawako resort base, and offers a hybrid Japanese/Western fusion accommodation experience.
Rooms incorporate the best elements of both Western and Japanese sensibilities providing a soft landing into the local aesthetic for the uninitiated. All of our accommodation includes hot springs, Wi-Fi and en-suite restrooms. This is the only accommodation that's not ski-in/out. The shuttle to the ski hill is on an "on-demand" basis and is flexible. |
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Nights 5-7 (3 nights): Hachimantai Mountain Hotel
Nestled at the bottom of Mt. Iwate, this hotel is ski-out to Panorama resort and connected to Shimokura by a 10 minute free shuttle ride.
Located in the skier playground of Hachimantai, Indy Pass holders can ski at Panorama and Shimokura for free, as well as receive discounts on backcountry guiding, Cat skiing and even pop over to Appi Kogen Resort which is connected to this hotel by bus service. All of our accommodation includes hot springs, Wi-Fi and en-suite restrooms. |
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Nights 8-9: Okunakayama Kogen (O.K.)
This accommodation is located at the base of O.K. resort and features not one, but two separate hot springs facilities for guests--one in the same building as the hotel, and one a short walk away which is also free for guests.
Food served by this hotel is of an authentically Japanese aesthetic with no detail missed. All of our accommodation includes hot springs, Wi-Fi and en-suite restrooms. |
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Getting to the pickup location
There are two options of where you can start your trip.
Getting back at the end of your trip This itinerary ends at Iwate-Numakunai Station, which is a bullet train station with direct access to Tokyo (approx 2.5 hours) and points north including Hokkaido. |
Meet up location in HNA Airport
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The 7-day Indy Pass Package
The 7-day Package is an itinerary that handles all of your logistics so that you can use your Indy Pass at three of the four participating resorts. Just book your travel to HNA airport and our staff will pick you up and get your trip started. As a self-guided trip, we'll handle the logistical outline and you fill in the content with the activities you choose for that 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. |
The rough outline:
- 6 nights of accommodation--4 of which are ski-in/out (the other two are a 5 minute drive)
- Use your Indy Pass to ski 6 days for free.
- 11 authentic and delicious daily breakfasts and dinners provided by your accommodation which serves Japanese, Western and fusion menu items all with the attention to detail that Japan is so famous for
- Door to door private vehicle transportation from the start and end points of the trip beginning with HNA Airport and ending at a major bullet train station with direct access to Tokyo or points north like Hokkaido
- All private transportation via private vehicle for every leg of your trip
- You're in good hands. Our customers receive a bilingual support number--if you run into a problem on your trip, our bilingual staff will be on call to help you out!
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- Day 5: After your day of skiing, pack up and head to the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel which is the slope-side hotel for both Panorama and Shimokura ski resorts.
- Day 6-7: Ski Shimokura and Panorama ski hills. The Mountain Hotel is also close to Appi Kogen, a ski resort which isn't on the Indy Pass but could be a worthwhile option to consider as long as you're in the area. There is also a nearby Cat ski operation and backcountry touring area. Special deals are available for backcountry and Cat skiing for Indy Pass holders.
- Day 7: After your day of skiing, pack up and transfer to Iwate-Numakunai Station which is a bullet train station with high speed access to Tokyo and points northward including Hokkaido
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Nights 1-2: Gou Premium Stay @ Geto Kogen
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Premium Stay Gou is an amazing accommodation with slope views right in front of you! If you open the curtains, the slope is right there!!
The rooms are located in the Geto Centre Dome where you can use the Onsen facility located at the Geto Camp 88. Dining options include a Japanese restaurant located in the same building and a shared kitchen and dining area for guest use. |
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Nights 3-4: Tazawako Resort New Sky @ Tazawako
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Located a 5 minute shuttle ride from the Tazawako resort base, New Sky offers a hybrid Japanese/Western fusion accommodation experience.
Rooms incorporate the best elements of both western and Japanese sensibilities providing a soft landing into the local aesthetic for the uninitiated. All of our accommodation includes hot springs, Wi-Fi and en-suite restrooms. This is the only accommodation that's not ski-in/out. The shuttle to the ski hill is on an "on-demand" basis and is flexible. |
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Nights 5-6: Hachimantai Mountain Hotel
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Nestled at the base of the elegant Mt. Iwate, this hotel is ski-out to Panorama resort and connected to Shimokura by a 10 minute free shuttle ride.
Located in the skier playground of Hachimantai, Indy Pass holders can ski at Panorama and Shimokura for free, as well as receive discounts on backcountry guiding, Cat skiing and even pop over to Appi Kogen Resort which is connected to this hotel by bus service. All of our accommodation includes hot springs, Wi-Fi and en-suite restrooms. |
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The Getting to the pickup location
There are two options of where you can start your trip.
Getting back at the end of your trip This itinerary ends with a drop off at Iwate-Numakunai Station, which is a bullet train station with direct access to Tokyo and points north including Hokkaido. The exact time of the drop off can be coordinated with the driver, but it ranges from afternoon to evening. |
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Fully guided Powder Road Trip that uses the Indy Pass
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The 8-day Tohoku Storm Chaser is a fully guided powder roadtrip through the northern reaches of the Tohoku region. Rather than being constrained by a ridged itinerary, we position ourselves out of two central bases and ski the zones that have the best powder on offer given the days conditions and forecast.
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This video is made of scenes from the Tohoku Storm Chaser (the scene of the Cat is from our Hachimantai Cat Ski trip)
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Staying true to our mission of incorporating cultural experiences, authentic restaurants, and trip-hosting by capable bilingual staff, this is the next level trip for finding that hidden side of Japow you know exists, but can't seem to find.
On the Tohoku Storm Chaser, powder is the primary factor that will determine where we ski each day. While 4 of the 8 resorts on our "powder buffet" are Indy Pass members, whether we ski there or not will depend on how conditions are. On a typical trip, we'll ski at least 2-3 of the days at one of the Indy Pass Member Resorts. Indy Pass holders will be credited for each day their pass is used. |
Tohoku Private Guiding + Custom Trip Planning
Resort Guiding - Lift Accessed Backcountry - Backcountry Touring
- Qualified English speaking guides
- Qualified English speaking guides
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Our Hachimatai/Appi Kogen based guides have been taking powder chasers to the best spots, stashes and hidden gems in the region for seven years. As an undiscovered region off the "main stream" Japow circuit, there is virtually no competition for powder and fresh lines are abundant, if you can find them.
Any experienced Japow skier will tell you that resorts in Japan can be extremely strict about off-piste skiing or lift-accessed backcountry. JST has exclusive permission at certain resorts to access terrain that's banned for individual skiers. Our private guiding services require a minimum number of four consecutive guided days. Our bilingual, Japan-based crew can also plan your entire trip to the region to make your trip a customized private package that includes travel, transfers, accommodation and guiding. Contact us to plan your trip to Tohoku and rediscover what skiing in Japan was like before the crowds! |
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