Tokyo Departure｜Yuzawa Iwappara Ski Resort Snow Play & Ski Day Trip｜Includes Round-Trip Transportation, Optional Ski Equipment Rental・Beginner Friendly
- Depart from Tokyo for an easy one-day round trip, taking a comfortable bus directly to Echigo-Yuzawa and Iwahara Ski Resort!
- No more transportation worries or troublesome transfers, easily arrive at the silver-white snow country!
- Stay at the ski resort for about 5.5 hours, freely enjoying winter activities such as skiing, building snowmen, and taking beautiful photos.
- Multiple options are available: just playing in the snow, ski experience, including ski equipment rental or coaching lessons, suitable for beginners to advanced players.
- Enjoy the beautiful snow scenery and pure air of Japan's popular ski resort, and have a full day of winter fun!
What to expect
Depart from Tokyo and take a comfortable bus directly to the popular ski resort [Echigo-Yuzawa・Iwahara Ski Resort]! Known for its wide snowfields and soft powder snow, it’s a winter wonderland loved by beginners and families alike.
Upon arrival, you can enjoy yourselves freely. You can build snowmen, have snowball fights, and go sledding on the pristine white snow, creating a wealth of winter memories. The ski resort has excellent facilities, including a children’s snow area, rest areas, restaurants, and rental counters, making it easy and worry-free even for families experiencing a snowy country for the first time.
For travelers who want to try skiing, there are also options that include ski equipment rental or beginner lessons, where professional instructors will safely guide you to experience the joy of skiing. When you’re tired, you can also enjoy warm drinks and leisurely time while gazing at the snowscape from the ski resort cafe.
Enjoy a relaxed day trip with easy round-trip travel, no need to worry about transfers. A comfortable bus will take you safely back to Tokyo, allowing you to fully experience the magical charm of the silver-white world!
Reviews
The one-day ski trip is very convenient, with a special shuttle service. The tour guide, Mr. Duan, is very kind and enthusiastic. He helped us carry our ski equipment and bags when we were short on time on the way back, which we really appreciated. You can leave other unused items in the car with the driver, saving you the cost of a locker. The tour group travels in a mid-sized bus. This particular weekday was a small group of about 10 people. Although it was a bit rainy, it didn't affect the skiing 🎿. We purchased ski equipment and were able to choose whether we wanted to ski with two planks or one. The ski suit was very clean and new, and the ski equipment was also very good. The snow was very soft, but I recommend that beginners bring protective gear for safety and to reduce pain. We didn't hire an instructor this time because we have a background in ice skating. We watched videos and observed the Chinese instructor next door teaching. The journey takes about 2 hours each way, so you can buy some breakfast to eat on the bus. Just focus on skiing once you get there. The lift ticket control is very relaxed. Even though we only bought a one-time ticket, the attendant didn't even look the first time, so some of us rode two or three times XD before skiing down.
It was an exciting and fun experience. Being able to experience snow and went to a ski resort were great. The tour guide is helpful and everything went smoothly. The bus was also clean. The trip to Yuzawa and back to Ueno is fast and on time. Overall, it was a valuable experience for our big family.
I had a great time with my family. The resort ticket included free sleds. There was also enough time if you want to learn and do skiing or snow boarding. Transportation and travel was very convenient.
best snow place experience, nice place and our tourguide JO is very accomodating you better try it because my son loves it
trip was great overall, the only negative thing is we almost got left going back to Tokyo. In understand that there is a set time but the host should have checked is everybody was back in the bus before leaving. Imangine the nightmare if we have been left but nice trip. Will definitely do it again!
nice experience for snowboarding but the coach is not giving full attention to us… just using phone while teaching us. and not providing goggles for us. is a 3hours class, including entry tickets just rushing for beginner.
Our tour guide, Yoyo, was wonderful, diligent, and responsible. The driver drove very safely and arrived on time. The sights were beautiful, creating wonderful memories. I would participate again next time.
This was a great experience! It happened to be snowing today, and the kids had so much fun. The tour guide, David, was very attentive and gave clear explanations. The tour bus was comfortable and the driver was very polite.
Great experience in Iwappari! Mizki was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable. Highly recommend.
David is very wonderful guid and also good instructor and cheerful guy. Help us every step of the trip. Had wonderful time.
Good to know
Purchase Notice | Important Reminder: Please Read Carefully
【Pre-Trip Information】
- Please be punctual for the meeting time: If you are unable to participate in the tour due to personal reasons (such as lateness, getting lost, or feeling unwell), a refund will not be provided. Please note that no refunds will be given.
- This tour is a fixed route group tour, and you will be sharing transportation with other passengers throughout the journey. Stopping at locations other than the designated attractions is not permitted.
- Depending on the number of participants on the day, a smaller vehicle with a driver who also acts as a guide may be used. Please cooperate with the staff's arrangements throughout the tour. (In the case of a smaller vehicle, you will enjoy a more flexible itinerary. The driver will primarily focus on driving, and the tour guide's explanations may be relatively brief.)
- The itinerary may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic or weather. We regret that we cannot provide refunds or compensation for delays or partial changes. Passengers who need to catch a flight on the same day should register with caution or allow ample time.
- Each person is allowed one free piece of luggage. For any additional luggage, you can pay the driver/guide JPY 2000 per piece on the spot. Please be sure to indicate this when placing your order. If you do not notify us in advance, the guide has the right to refuse you to board the vehicle, and the tour fee will not be refunded.
- Registration for seniors over 70 years old and pregnant women: Please request and sign a liability waiver from our staff at jingyu12333@163.com no later than one day before departure. Please return the signed form to us to ensure travel safety.
【During the Trip】
- The time spent at each attraction has been optimally designed. Please strictly adhere to the schedule to avoid affecting the overall itinerary.
- The tour schedule may be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances such as traffic, weather, or crowds. We regret that we cannot provide refunds or compensation for delays or partial itinerary changes. Thank you for your understanding and appreciation of the uncertainties of travel.
- Traffic congestion may occur during holidays and peak seasons. The tour guide will flexibly adjust the itinerary as appropriate. Please be mentally prepared and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- To maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, please do not eat or drink inside the vehicle. If any stains or damage are caused, a cleaning fee will be charged according to local standards. Please work together to create a comfortable riding environment.
- If you leave the group on your own or leave the team midway after the tour starts, it will be regarded as automatically giving up the service, and no refund will be given. (You will be responsible for your own safety during the period of separation from the group.)
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