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​10-day Tohoku Indy Trip
Lodging

10-day Tohoku Indy Trip Lodging

All of our lodgings include in-hotel hot springs and Wi-Fi; most have laundry facilities
The accommodation on this trip is a combination of Western and Japanese stay experiences. We'll stay three nights in 4-star accommodation and six nights in accommodation solidly in the 3-star+ range. Five nights are spent in ski in/ski out accommodation!

The hotel rooms are quite spacious by Japanese standards and are very comfortable, clean and cater to skiers very well. All hotels feature in-hotel hot springs, perfect for recovering after a full day of skiing! 

  • Each room has its own private toilet and shower 
  • Daily buffet breakfasts featuring western and Japanese options 
  • All of our hotels feature in-hotel Onsen (hot springs)!
  • Pricing and occupancy are based on shared twin rooms. This means that you will be sharing your room with another person in the group and yes, you will have separate beds! 
  • If you'd prefer to have your own room, please select this option during checkout. Single rooms are subject to availability and incur an additional ¥120,000 (≈​US$800) cost per person.

Nights 1-2: Rockwood Hotel & Spa | 3-Star

The ski-in/out Rockwood Hotel at Aomori Spring Resort offers 3 star western style accommodation. This lovely hotel offers views to the Sea of Japan in one direction and Mount Iwaki and the national park in the other - but most likely, you’ll just be watching a sea of falling snowflakes outside your window.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers as well as having a public hot springs. Breakfast and dinner is a variety buffet featuring both Western and Japanese food options. 

Nights 3-5: Hachimantai Mountain Hotel | 4-Star

Nestled at the bottom of Mt. Iwate, this 4 star onsen hotel is ski-in/out to Panorama resort and connected to Shimokura ski resort 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. Many guests will also opt to ski one day at the nearby Appi Kogen Resort which is connected to this hotel via shuttle bus service (30 min). 

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers as well as have a public hot springs and sauna. Breakfast and dinner is a variety buffet featuring both Western and Japanese food options.

Nights 6-7: Tazawako Lake Resort & Onsen | 3-Star

This hotel is located a 15 minute shuttle ride from the Tazawako resort base, and offers a hybrid Japanese/Western fusion accommodation experience.

The traditional Japanese style rooms come with western style beds, providing a soft landing into the local aesthetic for the uninitiated. Be sure to check out the game/arcade room and challenge your friends to a game of pool, ping pong, foosball, darts or air hockey!

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers as well as have a public hot springs and sauna. Breakfast and dinner is a variety buffet featuring both Western and Japanese food options.

The shuttle to the ski hill is provided by our private ski bus with multiple morning departure and afternoon return times available. 

Nights 8-9: Semi Onsen Ryokan @ Geto Kogen | 3-Star

End your trip by staying in a Ryokan--a traditional Japanese Inn. This Ryokan boasts 3 different hot springs inside the hotel; each offering their own respective health benefits.

In traditional Ryokan fashion, the beds (known as "Futons") are laid out on the straw tatami mat floors, as pictured in the gallery to the right. To learn about the historical and traditional nature of a Ryokan stay, see this write up here.

All food prepared at this Ryokan is locally sourced authentic Japanese cuisine for breakfast and dinner. 
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Staying in a Ryokan can be intimidating for the inexperienced--but you're in luck. Our host will be there to orient you for this deep-dive experience into Japanese culture. 

Rooms have private toilets and sinks; bathing facilities are shared amongst all Ryokan patrons, however private baths can be arranged on a first come first serve basis (45 min block times reserved upon arrival at Ryokan). 

This Ryokan is located a 15 minute shuttle bus ride to Geto Kogen. The shuttle to the ski hill is provided by our private ski bus with multiple morning departure and afternoon return times available. 

*Semi Onsen Ryokan is the only lodging that does not have laundry facilities.
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    • Hokkaido Storm Chaser 7-Day
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    • Tohoku Indy Trip 10 Day
    • Tohoku Indy Trip 8 Day
    • Tohoku Private Packages
    • Tohoku Guiding (Ani Backcountry)
  • Anaba Lodge
  • Cat Skiing
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  • Rentals
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