The 10-Day Tohoku Indy Trip
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 Tohoku Indy trip is an itinerary that handles all of your logistics, so that you can ski for free with other like-minded Indy Pass holders at all six participating Japan ski resorts. 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 northern Japan's best independent ski resorts! |
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9 nights of accommodation--5 of which are ski-in/out |
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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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Stay in a Ryokan--a traditional Japanese inn which is a MUST on your Japan travel experience |
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All lift tickets are included for each of the 9 days of skiing on this trip. Indy Pass holders receive a discounted price as each ski resort visited is included on the Indy Pass.
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18 authentic and delicious daily breakfasts and dinners are 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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Two JST hosted group events: an off site Japanese barbecue with locally sourced meat including Wagyu and a traditional Japanese musical/dance performance at your ryokan accommodation on the final night.
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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 bullet train station and ending at Kitakami bullet 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 privately chartered bus, shared with other Indy Passers. Private shuttle bus is also available for the two non ski-in hotels.
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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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Not Included:
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International flights to/from Japan |
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The Indy Pass is not included in the trip price and must be purchased separately |
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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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See the full map on Google Maps here
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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 a 15 min private shuttle bus ride from the ski resort.
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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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After another full day of skiing at Tazawako, 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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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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After skiing Geto, pack up and transfer to your drop off point of Kitakami Train Station (more details in the Logistics tab).
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All of our accommodations include in-hotel hot springs, Wi-Fi and en-suite restrooms.
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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 during check out for an extra charge (subject to availability). |
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Getting there
There are two options to meet the group:
There are two options to meet the group:
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Option 1: 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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Option 2: 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 starting point on this trip!
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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 daily 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.
JST will also host a group dinner at a local Japanese barbecue establishment during our stay in Hachimantai. The barbecue includes an assortment of locally sourced pork, chicken, vegetables and to top it off, Wagyu. On the final 2 nights during our Japanese Ryokan stay, locally sourced authentic Japanese cuisine will be provided for both breakfast and dinner. 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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