Set on the main island of Honshu, this ski safari has the perfect balance of skiing and culture. A bullet train ride from Tokyo, many of the ski resorts near Nagano City are accessible on Japan's excellent rail network. Some journeys can take up to half a day, creating a sense of adventure that really adds to the experience.
With huge variety, the main ski area of Hakuba Valley has ten shuttle-linked resorts all offering something special. Nozawa Onsen is a cultural immersion with its traditional accommodation, cobbled streets and hot springs plus superb intermediate powder terrain.
Depending on your preference, we can recommend the best places for piste skiing and powder, and it’s also worth taking a day out to visit the famous Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Finishing with a night or two in Tokyo is another essential Japanese experience.
This sample itinerary is just our suggestion of how you could divide your time between Nagano’s best ski areas and Japan's famous cities.
Nestled in the Japanese Alps, Hakuba ski holidays offer famously deep powder, delicious cuisine, iconic wildlife, and some of the world's best snow across a collection of 10 resorts.
City Add-Ons
To give you the most choice and best value, we create every holiday from scratch. This means that the quotation you receive is unique, based on your preferred departure dates, group size and holiday preferences.
We do all the hard work for you, sifting through the prices and promotions for every airline, hotel and resort, exploring all options. We don’t publish all our prices online, just enough to give you an idea of costs.
The sample prices below give an indication of how much our suggested itinerary may cost. Speak to us for a tailored price with your choice of resorts, activities and accommodation.
2 adults departing 3rd March 2027
Book by 31st May 2026
All prices are subject to availability and include accommodation, flights and transfers or car hire unless otherwise specified.
We can also book your lift passes, ski hire, ski school and extras like city add-ons, just let us know when you enquire!
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