9-Day Nagano Indy Trip: What's Included
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16 meals, 8 nights of great accommodation, all transfers to 8 different ski resorts. Indy Pass members can use their pass to ski up to 5 days (out of 8) at partner ski resorts.
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All lift tickets are included in the price of the trip! Indy Pass holders receive a discounted rate, as they will use their pass for free skiing at participating Indy Pass resorts.
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Five nights of 3+ star accommodation and three nights staying at a Ryokan (Japanese inn) in a historical hot-spring town with a 1,300-year history.
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Our hotels are based on shared twin rooms but we do have an upgrade option to a single room if available. You can select this option during checkout.
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All of our accommodations include in-hotel hot springs and are some of the swankiest options around!
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All dinners are included in this trip. Eight dinners are provided with two off-site meals including a sushi course and Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ). Hotel-provided meals include a variety of Western and Japanese cuisine with Ryokan-based meals featuring top-notch Japanese traditional fare.
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Door-to-door private vehicle transportation starting from Tokyo's HND Airport (Japan's biggest airport hub) and ending with a drop-off at Nagano bullet train station (more on this on the Logistics page).
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Privately chartered bus for the entire duration of the trip! Transfers between each ski region and daily shuttles to/from the ski resort are provided by our chartered bus, shared with other trip members.
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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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Experience traditional Japan with an intimate Maiko (similar to Geisha) performance while staying in a Ryokan (Japanese inn) located in a town with a 1,300-year history.
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Say "Hi" or "Ee-ee-ah-ah" to the the snow monkeys of Jigokudani, where wild Japanese monkeys soak in natural hot springs surrounded by a stunning alpine landscape.
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Not included
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International flights to/from Japan and any domestic travel to/from the pick-up/drop-off points |
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The Indy Pass is not included in the trip price and is not required to join this trip as a Standard Guest |
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Any rentals of ski or snowboard gear |
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Ski guiding is not included but can be arranged on your own on a daily basis |
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Lunch, drinks, and snacks are at your own discretion for this trip. How much should you plan on spending? See the chart on our Logistics page for an estimate.
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On days where there is an option to ride Indy vs non-Indy resorts, only the cost of riding the Indy Resort is included. On the Kandatsu or Kagura day for example, riding at Kandatsu (Indy Member) is included but riding at Kagura (non-Indy Member) is not.
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