Nagano/Niigata Explorer

For groups of more than five please contact us to discuss dates

tour details

• 15 days/ 14 nights
  
• All transport and transfers between destinations.
  
• 14 night’s accommodation.
  
• Luggage courier where stated.
  
• 14 breakfasts
  
• 10 dinners
  
• Full services of English speaking bilingual guide

JPY ￥315,000 per person twin share

 

itinerary

 

Day one
Your guide will meet you as you exit customs at Narita airport. Large luggage will be forwarded to our first ski destination. Transfer by express train to Ueno, Tokyo. After checking into your hotel if you still have energy after the flight you can join your guide for dinner and drinks and/or explore this great part of Tokyo and its night time atmosphere.

Day two
We will visit a few of Tokyo’s best spots, chosen to best please the group at the guides discretion. These could include old town Asakusa and its famous temple, Akihabara ‘electric town’ to check out the latest in modern technology, see the astounding fashions of the girls of Harajuku ,shopping in Ginza-the most expensive place on earth, or search for some gear at the huge snow sports district. After lunch we jump on a Shinkansen bullet train for Nagano. At Nagano we will visit the historic Zenkoji Temple before heading to our first destination, Nozawa Onsen.

Day three
Day at leisure in Nozawa Onsen. Ski or snowboard at Nozawa Onsen ski area, take a swim at the pool complex, or walk the town and sample some of the 13 ‘soto-yu’, free to use hot springs scattered through the town and the many tasty treats on offer.

Day four
Day at leisure in Nozawa Onsen. Be sure to visit the excellent ski museum

Day five
Day at leisure in Nozawa Onsen.

Day six
Today we will travel from Nozawa Onsen to our next destination, Myoko Kogen. We will travel by local trains and can spend time walking around some local country towns or take a short walk to visit the historic town of Obuse and an art gallery dedicated to Hokusai Katsushika, one of Japans most famous artists.
Our hotel is located in a rather secluded area by Japanese standards. There is no town, just a few small lodges so meals will be taken at our hotel.

Day seven
Day at leisure. Ski or board at Akakura ski area or nearby local powder area.

Day eight
Day at leisure. Ski or board at Akakura ski area or nearby local powder area.

Day nine
Ski or board at Akakura ski area or nearby locals-only powder area for half a day before traveling to Masuguchi. We will travel by public transport while our bags are forwarded by courier. Dinner while in Masuguchi will be taken at our hotel.

Day ten
Day at leisure. Today is a day to relax. We can visit the nearby Nou village. Nou is a small fishing village on the Japan sea coast of Niigata prefecture and is famous for its crabs. It is a great place to just walk around and explore. There is an interesting fish market and a great little shrine. We can also use the local trains to visit the surrounding areas.

Day eleven
Today we will ski at Charmant Hiuchi ski area. After skiing we will travel by train to Hakuba. Luggage will be forwarded by courier.

Day twelve
Day at leisure in Hakuba. Ski at Happo One ski area or one of the surrounding areas. At night there are many good restaurants to try throughout the town. There is also a number of quality hot springs to visit.

Day thirteen
Day at leisure in Hakuba. Ski at Happo One ski area or one of the surrounding areas.

Day fourteen
Day at leisure in Hakuba. Ski at Happo One ski area or one of the surrounding areas.
Dependent on weather we may be able to visit Matsumoto city and its impressive castle.

Day fifteen
Our last day. After breakfast we take a chartered shuttle to get you and your gear back to Narita airport in comfort and without hassle.