11 Day - Hokkaido Luxury Ski & Culture Trip
Regular price ¥972,000
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per person, based on double occupancy
The Hokkaido Luxury Ski and Culture Trip was designed with the luxury adventurer in mind. Enjoy the best snow Japan has to offer, including a guided cat skiing experience on Mount Iwanai. Apres ski, soak in the hot springs, get pampered and experience Japanese fine dining at four luxury hotels in Hokkaido.
Trip Highlights
- 4 days of skiing the famed Niseko resorts
- Experience cat-skiing at Mount Iwanai
- Take in the gorgeous views of Lake Toya on a guided snow shoe tour
- Roam the streets of historic Otaru on a guided tour
- Luxuriate at 4 of the top accommodations in Hokkaido including the Park Hyatt Niseko, We Hotel Lake Toya, Takinoya and Mokunosho
What's Included
- 5 day lift ticket at Niseko United
- 5 day premium rental gear
- 1 day of guided ski including first tracks in Hanazono
- 1 day of guided snow cat skiing on Mount Iwanai
- Guided snow shoe tour of Lake Toya
- Accommodations and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Private ground transportation in Hokkaido
Pricing
- The pricing displayed is the per person cost based on double occupancy
- A single occupancy supplement can be purchased for an additional JPY 481,000 (or US$ equivalent)
- A solo traveler supplement can be purchased for this itinerary for JPY 766,000 (or US$ equivalent)
- For detailed pricing information please refer to our full pricing disclosures page or contact us via chat
What's Not Included
- Air transportation and related fees (except as indicated in the itinerary)
- Activities noted as optional in the itinerary
- Passport, visa, and permit expenses
- Medical expenses and immunizations
- Baggage/accident/cancellation insurance
- Personal expenses, such as laundry, telephone calls, and alcoholic beverages
- Any other items not specifically noted as included
Departure / Blackout Dates
Departure Dates -
December 20, 2020 through March 1, 2021
Blackout Dates -
December 19, 2020 - January 4, 2021
February 11-20, 2021
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Reservations
To make a reservation, please use the reservation button to the right. A specialist will contact you shortly, to confirm your details. Upon confirmation, a 20% deposit of the total trip cost will be required. The balance of the trip cost will be due, 90 days before the trip departure date.
For reservations made within 90 days of the departure date, full payment is required when the reservation is accepted.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellation notices must be received in writing and will become effective as of the date of the postmark. If a participant cancels 120 days or more prior to departure, a refund less an administrative fee of 50% of the deposit will be made.
Per-person charges for cancellations that occur less than 120 days prior to departure (“Cancellation Period”) are as follows:
- 91-119 days prior to departure: 100% of the deposit amount
- 45-90 days prior to departure: 50% of the total trip or tour cost
- 44 or fewer days prior to departure: 100% of the total trip or tour cost
This policy also applies to pre- and post-Itinerary extensions and extra arrangements confirmed on any participant’s behalf. Any revisions made within the Cancellation Period, such as a change in departure date or choice of Trip or Tour, are subject to this cancellation policy. Any airline tickets issued are subject to the carrier’s refund policy. Arriving late or leaving a Trip or Tour in progress, for any reason whatsoever, will not result in a refund, and no refunds will be made for any unused portions of a Trip or Tour.
For our more details see the full disclosures or contact us through the chat window.
Trip Itinerary
*Accommodations are subject to availability; equivalent alternative lodging will be suggested if indicated lodging is not available on desired dates.
After disembarking from your flight to Sapporo, Hokkaido make your way through customs. Once in the arrival area, a guide will meet you to take you to Sapporo for your first night in Japan. The hotel for the evening is the JR Nikko Tower Hotel*, located in the heart of Sapporo. Once you check in, if you are up for it take a stroll and grab a bite to eat as you get your bearings.
On the second day, a private guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to take you on a tour of historic Otaru.
Otaru, a pleasant harbour city near Sapporo famous for its super-fresh sushi, winter snow lantern festival, and well-preserved canal and townscape, is the perfect size to explore in a day.
After the tour, the guide will take you to your lodging of the evening, Mokunosho*. Mokunosho is a boutique Japanese-style hot springs hotel with an air of nostalgia, where you will enjoy a comfortable and relaxing getaway experience amidst the backdrop of an old growth forest (dinner and breakfast included).
Enjoy breakfast at Mokunosho, perhaps take one last dip in the hot springs before taking a private car to nearby Niseko and to your lodging for the next few days, The Park Hyatt*.
Set in a spectacular natural landscape with stunning views across the Annupuri ranges and Mount Yotei, Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono embodies personal luxury for global connoisseurs. A true year-round mountain resort with spaces and guestrooms designed for enriching experiences in an environment of carefully curated art, cuisine and contemporary design.
Once you check in, gear yourself up with premium rentals and hit the slopes.
On day 4 a guide will meet you early in the morning at the ski lobby. Get on the lifts one hour before opening and find the secret powder spots on the mountain with Hanazono Powder Guides.
Enjoy plowing through, what has come to be known as Japow, to your hearts desire.
After your days on the slopes, explore the Niseko base areas. Niseko has one of the most dynamic apres ski economies with independent ski shops, restaurants ranging from food trucks and ramen shops to a growing variety of gourmet restaurants and Michelin-beknighted chefs.
Enjoy exploring the slopes of Niseko and apres ski options for the next few days.
Enjoy a private ski experience at the dramatic Mt. Iwanai, a mountain at the edge of the Niseko Range. With most lifts shut down, a maximum of two snowcats and two dozen skiers dominate the slopes, glades and bowls. Facing directly out at the Sea of Japan, on a clear day the views are beyond spectacular.
On Day 8, a guide will pick you up at the Park Hyatt* and drive you to the Lake Toya area. Enjoy trekking around the scenic Lake Toya on Snowshoes and visit the rare volcanic scenery. From the top of Mt. Uzu, you may get a glimpse of Showa-shinzan, a baby mountain that burst from the ground less than 75 years ago. After your hike, your guide will drop you off at the We Hotel Toya*. The We Hotel is a modern stylish hotel designed by the famous Japanese architect, Mr. Kengo Kuma, a master of "Wa". Be engulfed in the essence and warmth of the "tree" as you relax after a long day outside (dinner and breakfast included).
Sleep in as you begin your last leg of your trip. After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, a private car will be waiting to take you to Noboribetsu, Hokkaido's oldest hot springs town. For the next two nights, you will spend them in Takinoya* one of the most elegant ryokan in Hokkaido. Heal your body in your personal natural hot springs spa, taste the fine Japanese cuisine featuring the best of the seasonal seafood available (dinner and breakfast included).
During the day, there is both an abundance of nature and culture to explore, including volcanic ponds in Hell Valley (jigokudani), Ainu cultural sites and a museum of Edo era.
On the last day, after breakfast and checkout, There will be a private car waiting to transfer you to the New Chitose Airport. Take in one last breath of the pristine Hokkaido air as you start your journey back home.
Why Travel with Japanuary?
Our on the ground team has scouted the most pristine and awesome spots over a combined 50 years span. The result is thoughtfully curated experiences with careful considerations as to where to go, where to stay, and how to navigate Japan's excellent but complex transportation network. Our goal is to share our knowledge so that you can focus on enjoying the best that Japan has to offer.
