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The 10-Day Indy Pass Package
All of the skiing, none of the hassle. Ski all Indy member resorts in one ultimate road trip
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The 10-day Package is an itinerary that handles all of your logistics so that you can ski for free with your Indy Pass at all six participating resorts. Just book your travel to one of the starting points and we'll pick you up from there!
This is a Hosted trip and you'll be well taken care of. A bilingual JST Host will join you on day-one to ensure your trip gets off to a good start. From there, you'll be sharing private vehicle transportation with other Indy Pass holders as you road-trip to some of northern Japan's best independent resorts. 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. |
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All of our accommodations include in-hotel hot springs and are the swankiest options around! (see Lodging tab for details)
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9 nights of accommodation--5 of which are ski-in/out |
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Stay in a Ryokan--a traditional Japanese inn which is a MUST on your Japan travel experience |
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Use your Indy Pass to ski up to 9 days for free at 6 different ski resorts (for guests without an Indy Pass, daily lift tickets can be purchased on each ski day)
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18 authentic and delicious daily breakfasts and dinners are provided by the accommodation which serves 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 from the start and end points of the trip beginning with AOJ Airport/Shin Aomori Train Station and ending at KItakami train station with direct access to Tokyo or points north like Hokkaido (more on this in the Logistics tab)
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Transport provided by private vehicle, shared with other Indy Passers for major legs of the journey. Hotel shuttles are provided for the two non ski-in hotels
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You're in good hands. A bilingual JST Host will meet you on day one to ensure your trip gets off to a good start. They will also host a welcome dinner and orient you on how to be a great guest during your stay in Japan. In addition to that, our guests receive an dedicated 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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Not Included:
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International flights to/from Japan |
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Your Indy Pass (optional) |
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Any rentals of ski or snowboard gear |
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Transportation logistics to/from the pickup and drop off locations for this package (more on this in the Logistics page) |
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Any snacks, drinks and lunches |
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See the full map on Google Maps here
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Day
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Check out of Mountain Hotel in the morning and transfer to Okunakayama Kogen (OK) for a day of riding before completing the journey to Tazawako by private vehicle. Accommodation in Tazawako is located 5 minutes shuttle from the slopes --arrange ski resort pickups/drop offs at your preferred times with the hotel.
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Day 7-8
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Ski Tazawako Kogen. Site of the Annual FIS Freestyle Ski Worldcup Competition, Tazawako ski resort is located at the base of Mt. Komagatake and offers great vertical and great views of the deepest lake in Japan.
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Day
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Day 8: After another full day of skiing, head to Geto Kogen, one of the snowiest resorts in Tohoku! For our final two nights, we'll be staying in a Ryokan (Japanese Inn) at the base of Geto Kogen (10 min shuttle to ski resort) .
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Day 9-10
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Ride Geto Kogen; Geto gets a massive amount of snow, sometimes outperforming all other resorts in the country. Geto offers marked side-country runs and unmarked backcountry for the adventurous, as well as standard groomers.
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Day 10: After skiing, pack up and transfer to your drop off point of Kitakami Train Station (more details in the Logistics tab).
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The accommodation on this trip is a combination of Western and Japanese stay experiences. All hotels feature in-hotel hot springs and two of them are ski-in/out. All hotels are solidly in the 3-star+ range and are very comfortable, clean and cater to skiers very well.
Pricing for this trip is based on shared twin-room accommodation but single supplements (single rooms for solo travelers) are available for an extra charge, available during check out. We can also arrange triple rooms for a discounted rate (contact us for more information). |
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Getting there
There are two options of where to meet the group:
There are two options of where to meet the group:
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Meet at Shin-Aomori Bullet Train Station at 2:15pm on day 1. Departures from Tokyo leave every 40-60 minutes--the duration of the ride is just over 3 hours and doesn't usually require an advanced reservation.
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Meet at Aomori Airport (AOJ) at 3:00pm. This airport can be accessed from Tokyo (HND), Sapporo (CTS)(continent if continuing your ski trip from Hokkaido) Osaka (ITM) etc.
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Getting back
Note that the ending point is different from the pickup point.
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Drop off at Kitakami Bullet Train Station at 4:00pm; more on the Logistics page.
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For more on logistics including some great money saving tips, check out the button below!
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This trip includes breakfast and dinner which is served at the accommodation. These hotels pride themselves in the quality and authenticity of their cuisine and it does not disappoint. Most meals include at least a few familiar western cuisine options, but the focus is on an abundant choice of healthy Japanese foods including sushi, rice-based Donburi dishes, hand-picked mountain vegetables, various assortments of Miso Soups, pork and beef Shabu-Shabu, just to name a few.
The food options will not only satisfy but also leave you feeling healthy and well taken care of. Here are some photos of the food served by our hotels. |
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