Tours designed to enable independent travellers to explore Japan, safe in the knowledge that the detailed itinerary and information pack provided by Jaltour will ensure a trouble-free adventure. Where included, guided tours are no longer than a morning and the Japan Rail Pass is provided for long distance journeys. As well as enabling travel as directed in your itinerary.
Ski FURANO | Ski NISEKO | Ski NAEBA
Ski FURANO
Furano Ski Area, just 50-minutes from Asahikawa Airport in Hokkaido, includes the Furano Zone and Kitanomine Zone and provides a variety of runs, including long trails with the longest being 3.3km. There are plenty of family friendly courses and has a number of lifts (including a 101-person cable car) and 2 night-skiing areas. Furano Ski Resort has English-speaking Ski Hosts who will assist skiers and boarders in getting acquainted with the mountain. The multi-resort Furano lift pass allows visitors to ski neighbouring Kamui Ski-Links and/or Tomamu. The resort is fortunate to have plenty of sunny days so skiers can enjoy the remarkable views, while experiencing some of the lightest and driest snow that Furano is renowned for.
NEW FURANO PRINCE HOTEL is located at the base of the Furano Ski Area so guests have ski-in and ski-out access. There are 5 restaurants, ski rental, a 24-hour convenience store and a spectacular onsen facility. Convenient public shuttle bus service is available so guests can go into Furano and enjoy the wonder local hospitality and Hokkaido cuisine.
| Day 1 | London – Tokyo Depart London Heathrow Airport on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight. |
| Day 2 | Tokyo Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport. Transfer to your hotel by airport bus. Stay overnight in Tokyo. |
| Day 3 | Tokyo - Furano Transfer independently to Tokyo Haneda Airport. (pay locally). Depart on a Japan Airlines flight to Asahikawa Airport. Transfer independently by bus to Furano Prince Resort (pay locally). Stay for 5 nights. |
| Day 4-7 | Furano Free to enjoy skiing or snowboarding and Furano area. |
| Day 8 | Furano - Tokyo Transfer to Asahikawa Airport by public bus (pay locally). Depart on a Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo Haneda Airport. Transfer independently to your hotel in Tokyo (pay locally). Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 9 | Tokyo - London Transfer to Tokyo Narita Airport by airport bus. Depart on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight, arriving at London Heathrow on the same day. |
Ski NISEKO
Hokkaido’s Niseko Resort is a particularly popular becoming well known with skiers and snowboarders worldwide searching for deep powder and challenging terrain. The four ski areas, Hanazono, Hirafu, Higashiyama and Annupuri, provide about 70 diverse runs with a maximum gradient of 37 degrees. Niseko can then be reached by a two and a half hour train ride from Sapporo, or a three and a half hour bus ride. Skiers of all ability levels are catered for at Niseko, so the whole family can enjoy the world-class powder.
NORTHERN RESORT HOTEL ANNUPURI is conveniently located at the base of Niseko Ski Resort’s Annupuri ground. Guests can easily ski down to the lifts to start the day skiing. The hotel offers both Japanese and Western restaurants for dining and drinking. Feel free to enjoy the guest hot spring baths and sauna, before relaxing with a quiet drink in the lounge area with its inviting log fire.
| Day 1 | London – Tokyo Depart London Heathrow Airport on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight. |
| Day 2 | Tokyo Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport. Transfer to Tokyo Haneda Airport by airport bus. Depart on a Japan Airlines flight to Sapporo New Chitose Airport. Transfer independently by bus to Sapporo (pay locally). Stay overnight at Sapporo Keio Plaza Hotel. |
| Day 3 | Tokyo - Niseko Transfer by bus to Northern Resort Annupuri. Stay for 5 nights. |
| Day 4-7 | Niseko Free to enjoy skiing or snowboarding and the area. |
| Day 8 | Niseko - Tokyo Transfer by bus to Sapporo New Chitose Airport. Depart on a Japan Airlines flight to Tokyo. Transfer independently from Tokyo Haneda Airport to your Tokyo hotel (pay locally). Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 9 | Tokyo Free to explore Tokyo |
| Day 10 | Tokyo - London Transfer to Tokyo Narita Airport by airport bus. Depart on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight, arriving at London Heathrow Airport the same day. |
Ski NAEBA
Naeba, in the Niigata’s Yuzawa region, is arguably the most ‘trendy’ ski resort in Japan with millions of people visiting each year. Located on Mt. Takenoko, it has hosted a
number of World Cup ski/snowboard events. Naeba has the world’s largest 8-person ski lift taking 15 minutes from bottom to top – so sit back and enjoy the view.
NAEBA PRINCE HOTEL is a spectacular resort hotel with over 1,700 rooms, 23 restaurants, and a shopping mall and more, guests will be spoilt for choice for entertainment beyond the ski runs. The hotel can be reached from Tokyo by bullet train and bus in about 90 minutes, offering direct access to great skiing and snowboarding in an exciting and stylish location.
| Day 1 | London – Tokyo Depart London Heathrow Airport on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight. |
| Day 2 | Tokyo - Naeba Arrive at Tokyo Narita Airport. Use your Japan East Rail Pass to travel to Tokyo and onto Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Transfer by shuttle bus to Naeba Prince Hotel. Stay for 6 nights. |
| Day 3-7 | Naeba Free to enjoy skiing or snowboarding and the area. |
| Day 8 | Naeba - Tokyo Transfer by bus to Echigo-Yuzawa Station. Use your Japan East Rail Pass to travel to Tokyo. Stay for 2 nights. |
| Day 9 | Tokyo Free to explore Tokyo |
| Day 10 | Tokyo - London Use your Japan East Rail Pass to transfer to Tokyo Narita Airport. Depart on a non-stop Japan Airlines flight, arriving at London Heathrow Airport the same day. |
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