The itinerary starts and finishes in Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, the capital’s high-rise, neon-spangled business and entertainment hub. You’ll stay in an excellent tourist hotel close to Shinjuku Station, just a stone’s throw from a dazzling array of department stores, restaurants, karaoke bars, pachinko parlours and even the odd cat café.

You’ll then take a direct train from Tokyo up to Hakuba, high in the Japanese Alps. Hakuba is actually seven ski resorts in one: Happo One, Hakuba 47, Goryu, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Sanosaka and Highland Minegatta. We’ve included an all-valley lift pass that covers all the areas, so whatever your ability you definitely won’t run out of slopes to explore!

You will be staying at a fantastic lodge just a short walk from the main Happo gondola, as well as plenty of restaurants, bars and all-important onsen hot springs in the centre of Hakuba. If you don’t fancy eating out or are on a tight budget, the lodge has a kitchen that guests are free to use. The best thing about the lodge are the staff, who speak excellent English, love their winter sports and will provide a wealth of useful advice and information to help you get the most from your stay.

Like all our Self-Guided Adventures, this package is completely flexible – so if you’d like us to add equipment hire, skiing or snowboarding lessons, or perhaps a day trip to see the famous snow monkeys of Yudanaka Onsen, please let your travel consultant know.

What’s included

• Seven nights accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Breakfast every day
• Five-day JR East Flexi Pass, which covers all transport between destinations and airports
• Hakuba all-valley ski lift pass
• Your personalised InsideJapan Info-Pack

What’s NOT included:

• International flights
• Local transport (buses, subways, taxis) at any destination unless otherwise specified
• Any entrance fees including those for shrines, temples and museums
• Baggage handling or luggage forwarding
• Ski equipment hire

To enquire or book call 02 9997 1277 or email info@newporttravel.com.au