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Skiing in Japan 2010 – Group Ski Tours

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Join us next January on our 2 week Skiing Japan holiday to the Islands of Hokkaido & Honshu

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 Don't miss this group ski holiday to Japan where you will travel to two of the best ski areas in Japan.  This skiing Japan holiday allows you to experience the delights of Japanese skiing and culture, all the while travelling with fellow skiers and boarders and enjoying the comfort that door to door transfer arrangements can offer.

 You will begin this tour by travelling to Japan's northern and largest island, Hokkaido to ski in Rusutsu, .  After your flight from Australia, catch another flight to Sapporo, then a pre booked coach transfer to Rusutsu Resort where you will check in and then relax in this magnificent complex.  Ski or board the groomed pistes, challenge yourself in the powder stashes in some of the best tree skiing in Japan, or try your hand in the terrain park.

 After 6 days skiing here, we fly back to Japan's main island, Honshu and capital city, Tokyo, for an overnight stay and meet new travelling companions before next days chartered coach journey to Hakuba.  The terrain here is exceptional for both skiers and boarders boasting some of the steepest mountains in Japan. Due to its abundant snow falls and pristine conditions, Hakuba offers the complete mountain experience with fantastic dry powder and more blue sky days than any other Japanese resort. 
At the end of 7 nights here (6 days skiing), then your chartered coach takes you back directly to Tokyo Narita airport for the flight back to Australia.

You can ski all 2 weeks of this skiing Japan holiday package, or tailor this group ski tour to suit your own travel itinerary.  If you are short of time, then just ski either the first week or the last week of this group skiing holiday package....or if you like, you can start your skiing Japan holiday with a stint in Europe and then stop in Japan on your way home.  Click here to see details of our ski Europe Japan packages. .... but hurry, space is strictly limited and once sold  ...then there is always 2011!

Tour Cost (Land content only - add your own airfare)
Prices slashed due to improved value of Australian $
Tour Alternatives
Resorts
Who For
* Cost

(per person twin share land content)
2 Week Japan - see Itinerary Rusutsu, Hakuba Those who wish to ski in 2 different Japanese ski resorts
$4,540
$4,140
1 week Japan (early) - see Itinerary Rusutsu Those who need to be back by end of January
$2,150
$1,590
1 week Japan (later) - see Itinerary Hakuba Those who wish to start their ski holiday in early February
$2,395
$1,935
       

Ski 1 week in

Then Ski the next week in
 

Resort Information
Begin the skiing Japan part of this ski holiday in Rusutsu.  Located on Hokkaido Island, we travel 79km west of Sapporo close to the extinct volcano Mt Yotei.

Rusutsu has been voted ‘BEST SMALL RESORT’ in The Great Skiing & Snowboarding Guide 2008 Awards. 

With constant good quality powder snow, perfectly manicured pistes and an excellent choice of sanctioned off piste skiing areas, this resort has it all, no matter what type of skier or boarder you are..

The lift network is spread over 3 peaks offering a wide variety of terrain catering to all levels of skiers and snowboarders (see map) - The peak of Mt Izola offers the most challenging runs combined with panoramic scenery. - Rusutsu offers some of the best tree skiing in Japan and its extensive terrain park is one of the country’s best.  ....more

 Basic Information - Rusutsu

Season Start Late November Season End Early April
Average Snowfall 14 m
Night Skiing Yes - until 21:00
Max Elevation 994 m
Vertical Rise 594 m
Rental Gear Yes
Longest Course 3,500 m
Difficulty
Beginner 27%
Intermediate 43%
Advance 30%
No. of Courses / Runs 37
No. of Lifts 17 Blythe - Rusutsu Powder Jan 09
Max Gradient 40°
 

Hakuba is located near Nagano, (site of the 1998 winter Olympics. Hakuba hosted the Super-G, down hill, and ski jumping). 
It is west of Tokyo on Japan's main island of Honshu. Situated in the heart of the Japan Alps, the alpine scenery is truly spectacular with huge rugged peaks towering above the town below.

Of the 10 resorts in the valley, 7 ski resorts are centred around the massive Olympic ski jump stadium. The main three ski area are Happo One, Goryu and 47 and Hakuba boasts some of the highest snowfalls in Japan with exceptional quality powder. 

This consistent powder snow on the many challenging runs at Hakuba makes this region a must-do for anybody wishing to ski in Japan. From the complete novice to the expert skier, Hakuba provides some of the best skiing in all of Japan. It offers everything from gentle beginner slopes to steeps, bumps and long groomers and of course plenty of fresh powder.  The different ski areas are interconnected with an efficient local shuttle bus service & the valley has a total of 200 different trails.
 		  Basic Information - Hakuba

Season Start Early December
Season End Early May
Average Snowfall 12 m / season
Night Skiing Yes - until 21:00
Max Elevation 1,831 m
Vertical Rise 1,071 m
Rental Gear Yes
Longest Course 8,000 m
Difficulty
Beginner 30% Tim - Powder Jan09
Intermediate 45%
Advance 25%
No. of Courses / Runs 77
No. of Lifts 100 Max
Gradient 35°

Stay at Rusutsu Resort Hotel

Stay at the Hakuba High Mount Hotel

 
Skiing Japan could not be better than staying at this first class hotel with ski in / ski out convenience.  This is the perfect way to start off your two week group ski tour. Your comfortable and well appointed rooms Rusutsu Reosrt Hotel Jan 09have full private facilities, twin beds, TV telephone, bar fridge and more.

For après-ski options Rusutsu Resort has a huge range of entertainment, including restaurants, indoor wave pool, a large bath house and, of course, karaoke rooms! 

The Rusutsu Resort Hotel is a fully serviced resort, restaurants, shopping malls, entertainment complexes, swimming and wave pool, spas, bars and a merry-go-round are all within the resort

You can choose traditional Japanese style or European style breakfasts, and for dinner, you have the choice of pre purchasing an evening meal plan, or exploring the many small local and very traditional Japanese restaurants in this area.

Located just a short 3 min. walk to Happo One ski area there is also a free shuttle bus to take you to the ski fields, JR station, and bus stops.

Located up the valley road from the Happo chair lifts, High Mount is a comfortable family run Hotel with excellent customer service including a complimentary day of guiding on the first day of your stay. Rooms available with ensuites and breakfast included daily. Onsen on premises. Internet access and great lounge area.

To make your stay more convenient, the hotel boasts resident English-speaking staff. The hotel has an A la Carte restaurant - Indoor hot springs with good views, a Bar & lounge area with good mountain views.
Quality ski and snowboard rentals are also available here.

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Tour Alternatives:

Single Supplement
Single accommodation instead of twin share - contact Estours Travel for accurate pricing.

Triple Share & Discounts
Families and small groups can take advantage of triple share discounts and  children's rates.  Contact Estours for a firm quote.

* Tour cost is on a twin share arrangement, utilising standard hotel rooms. Price quoted is in Australian Dollars, based on revised currency exchange rate as at Junel 2009.  Price may alter with changes in currency exchange rates.

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Itinerary - 2 week and 1 week Japan Group Ski Tours:

2 week 1 week 1 week
Jan 2010 Rusutsu, Hakuba Jan 2010 Rusutsu Jan 2010 Hakuba
Sat 23 Suggested flight Sydney to Tokyo Sat 23 Suggested flight Sydney to Tokyo    
Sun 24 Arrive Tokyo
Flight Tokyo to Sapporo (incl)
Bus transfer from Sapporo to Rusutsu Ski Resort		 Sun 24 Arrive Tokyo
Flight Tokyo to Sapporo
Bus transfer from Sapporo to Rusutsu Ski Resort		    
Sun 24 to
Sun 31		 7 nights at Rusutsu Resort Hotel for 6 days skiing Sun 24 to
Sun 31		 7 nights at Rusutsu Resort Hotel for 6 days skiing    
        Sat 30 Suggested overnight flight Sydney to Tokyo
Sun 31 Bus transfer from Rusutsu Resort to Sapporo airport
Flight from Sapporo to Tokyo (incl)		 Sun 31 Bus transfer from Rusutsu Resort to Sapporo airport
Flight from Sapporo to Tokyo		 or
Sun 31		 Alternate suggested day time flight Sydney to Tokyo
Sun 31 Arrive Tokyo - overnight accommodation at Nikko Narita Hotel Sun 31 Suggested return flight Tokyo to Sydney Sun 31 Arrive Tokyo - overnight accommodation at Nikko Narita Hotel
Mon 1 Feb Chartered coach transfer from Hotel to Hakuba Ski Resort Mon 1 Feb Arrive Sydney Mon 1 Feb Chartered coach transfer from Hotel to Hakuba Ski Resort
Mon 1 to
Mon 8 		7 nights at Hakuba High Mount Hotel for 6 days skiing     Mon 1 to
Mon 8 		7 nights at Hakuba High Mount Hotel for 6 days skiing
Mon 8 Chartered coach transfer from Hakuba to Narita airport     Mon 8 Chartered coach transfer from Hakuba to Narita airport
Mon 8 Suggested return flight from Tokyo to Sydney     Mon 8 Suggested return flight from Tokyo to Sydney
Tue 9 Arrive Sydney     Tue 9 Arrive Sydney


Skiing Japan on this ski holiday are for those you wish to enjoy the light dry powder of Japan. On this group ski tour, you will experience skiing in 2 different islands of the one country, in some of the very best Japanese ski resorts, enjoy the company of new skiing companions and benefit from cost savings that group ski tours can offer.
Estours Travel has been offering these very popular and highly sought after group ski tours since 1983.

 
 

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