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The 8-Day Tohoku Indy Trip

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All of the skiing, none of the hassle. Four Indy member resorts in one road trip
Includes 14 meals, 7 nights of great accommodation, all transfers to 4 different ski resorts and a JST trip facilitator joining you for the duration of the trip. Indy Pass Holders can ski up to 7 days for free at partner ski resorts. 
Accommodation incorporates Japanese, Western and fusion stay experiences, all of which feature in-hotel hot springs and are the swankiest options around!
4 out of 5 ski resorts visited are on the Indy Pass. Ski up to 7 days for free if you carry the Indy Pass! ​Don't have the Indy Pass? No worries, just purchase your own lift tickets as you explore Tohoku with us!
As an unguided, but facilitated group trip, how you choose to spend each day is up to you; ski, rest, sight-see, get a massage. While this is a group trip, you can interact with others as much or as little as you want!
You're in good hands. A dedicated JST Host will travel along with, and facilitate the trip from beginning to end to ensure that everyone is well taken care of throughout the trip experience.
​AT skis and splitboards are available to rent for this trip! See all rental options here.
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2026 Trips
  • January 15 - 22 SOLD OUT
  • January 19 - 26
  • January 23 - 30
  • February 4 - 11 SOLD OUT
  • February 9 - 16
  • February 12 - 19
  • February 22 - March 1
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Early-bird price until August 31: ¥339,000 (≈US$2,250) per person​
Price from September 1: ¥379,000 (≈US$2,550) per person​


  • Secure your spot with a 50% deposit; the remaining balance is due on December 1
  • All prices include 13% taxes and fees
  • What's included in this price? A lot! Check out all inclusions below.
cancellation policy
  • Up to 4 months before your trip date: 25% cancellation fee of entire trip price
  • 2-4 months before your trip date: 50% cancellation fee of entire trip price
  • Less than 2 months before your trip date: Cancellations made with less than two months of advanced notice will not be refunded. Unfortunately, due to the time-sensitive nature of our business, and the difficulty in re-booking a trip close to the departure date, we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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The Deets

The 8-day Tohoku Indy trip is an itinerary that handles all of your logistics, so that you can explore Tohoku and ski at four different Indy Japan ski resorts. Just book your travel to Morioka bullet train station 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! Don't have the Indy Pass? No worries, just purchase your own lift tickets as you explore Tohoku with us!
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Included

7 nights of accommodation--3 of which are ski-in/ski out

​All of our accommodations include in-hotel hot springs and are the swankiest options around! (see Lodging tab for details)

​Stay in a Ryokan--a traditional Japanese inn which is a MUST on your Japan travel experience

​14 authentic and delicious daily breakfasts and dinners serve Japanese, Western and fusion menu items all with the attention to detail that Japan is so famous for. 

​Enjoy an off site Japanese barbecue with locally sourced meat including Wagyu! 
Experience a traditional Japanese musical/dance performance at your ryokan accommodation on the final night!
Door to door private vehicle transportation from the start and end points of the trip beginning with Morioka 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)
Transfers between each ski region is provided by privately chartered bus, shared with other trip members. Private shuttle bus to the ski resort is also available for the two non ski-in hotels.
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. ​
Not Included

International flights to/from Japan

​The Indy Pass is not included in the trip price and must be purchased separately

Ski up to 7 free days if you have the Indy Pass. Lift tickets are not included if you do not have the Indy Pass and will need to be purchased as you go. Budget ¥45,000 (approximately $300USD) for 7 days of lift tickets. 

Any rentals of ski or snowboard gear 

​Ski guiding is not included

Transportation logistics to/from the pickup and drop off locations for this package (more on this in the Logistics page)

Any snacks, drinks and lunches

Travel insurance: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Arrival Logistics. Pickup is at Morioka train station. After pickup, transfer to the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel, which is the slope-side hotel for both Panorama and Shimokura ski resorts. Trip orientation is provided by your JST host upon arrival at your hotel.
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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 ski as long as you're in the area. 
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4
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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See the full route on Google Maps here
Day
5
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.
Day
6
After another full day of skiing 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 (15 min shuttle to ski resort) .
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7
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. Book a guide through Geto Kogen ski resort here.
Day
8
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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MORE ON LODGING
All of our accommodations include in-hotel hot springs and WiFi; 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 four nights in accommodation solidly in the 3-star+ range. Three 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! 

Nights 1-3: Hachimantai Mountain Hotel (4-star)
Nights 4-5: Tazawako Lake Resort (3-star)
Nights 6-7: Semi Onsen Ryokan (3-star)

  • 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 ¥80,000 (≈US$550) cost per person. 
  • 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)!
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MORE ON LODGING
For more on logistics including some great money saving tips, check out the button below!
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Getting there
​There are two options to meet the group:
Option 1: Meet at Morioka Bullet Train Station (South Exit) at 2:45pm; more on the Logistics page.
Option 2: Meet in the lobby of the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel at 4:00pm 

Getting back

Note that the ending point is different from the starting point on this trip!
Drop off at Kitakami Bullet Train Station at 4:00pm; more on the Logistics page.
Rental skis

​AT skis and splitboards are available to rent for this trip! See all rental options here.
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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 and pork 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 (famous Japanese beef that melts in your mouth like butter). A vegetarian or seafood course are available as alternative meal options for this night. 

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.

*Note that dietary constraints such as vegan or gluten free are notoriously difficult to cater to in Japan and culinary options will be quite limited for such dietary constraints, especially on our final two nights at the Ryokan accommodation. ​
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