Shiga Kogen Ski Package - Samurai Tours 1 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM
SHIGA KOGEN SKI PACKAGE 4 Days 3 Nights Destinations Tokyo, Shiga Kogen 2 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM
Tour Overview Shiga Kogen, located in the highlands of Nagano, offers a magical winter experience for anyone looking for some ski adventure. Home to one of the largest ski resorts in the world, as well as countless onsens, you will enjoy endless hours of snowy fun on this exciting tour. Tour Pricing (All prices are per person.) $1,144 Double Occupancy $1,494 Single Occupancy *Minimum of two people required for all Independent Tours There will be a 20% surcharge for all ski packages taking place during the New Years Holiday (December 23 to January 8) $50 change fee for each destination added to FIT packages $50 change fee if a change is made after the deposit (the above change fee may apply as well) Because of its beautiful terrain and quality snow, Shiga Kogen was chosen to host quite a few Olympic events at the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. As the second highest ski resort in Japan, the mountain boasts 19 different ski resorts that are intertwined and connected through their comprehensive lift system. A single lift ticket gives the skier access to all 52 lifts in the resort. Shiga Kogen is the largest ski resort in Japan, and one of the largest in the world. After spending time skiing the expansive slopes, you can relax your muscles in the natural onsens. It has over seven natural hot spring sources which feed into many of the local hotels and bath facilities located within the hotels across the resort. With its accessibility to Nagano, the snow monkey park and other outdoor attractions, Shiga Kogen is a destination not to be missed. Tour Rating: Tour Highlights Tokyo Shiga Kogen 21 ski resorts in one area 3 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM
Tour Itinerary D A Y 1 Tokyo to Shiga Kogen You can choose to be welcomed at Tokyo s Narita Airport or have your tickets sent to your hotel if you are already in Japan. From Tokyo, you will travel to Nagano Station where you will transfer to a bus for the final journey to Shiga Kogen. (If arriving on the start day please be sure to book a flight arriving at NRT before 12:00 AM. If you will already be in Japan or plan to arrive early, please contact our staff for added accommodation options) Travel: 3 Hours; Walking: Light D A Y 2 Shiga Kogen Ski Day Free day in Shiga Kogen to ski, visit the snow monkeys, or tour Shiga Kogen. Travel: TBD; Walking: TBD D A Y 3 Shiga Kogen Ski Day Free day in Shiga Kogen to ski, visit the snow monkeys, or tour Shiga Kogen. Travel: TBD; Walking: TBD D A Y 4 Return to Tokyo Today you will travel back to Tokyo by bus and Shinkansen. If you are planning to depart Japan on this day (out of NRT or HND airport) please be sure to book a flight after 15:00. If further accommodations are needed, please contact our staff. Travel: 4 Hours; Walking: TBD 4 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM
Inclusions Accommodations in a 3 Star hotel including all taxes, fees and breakfast every morning (Click the Upgrades tab to view available upgrade options) Shiga Kogen: Japanese style ryokan such as Shiga Palace Hotel Detailed, easy-to-follow directions on how to travel between cities Bi-lingual maps, addresses and phone numbers for all your lodging Reserved seat tickets on the trains to and from Nagano and Narita Airport English-speaking emergency contact number in Japan Lodging each night Suggested train schedules including train schedules for 2 hours prior and 2 hours after the suggested time to allow you to choose your own times Breakfast every day Electronic version of itinerary A copy of our Gaijin on Getas tour handbook (this is the same popular handbook our escorted tour members receive) which contains 180 pages of Japan travel tips, Japanese language tips, Japanese customs and etiquette and Japanese history to prepare you properly for your trip and allow you to enjoy Japan even more after you arrive. What s Not Included Local transportation (subways, buses, taxis, etc.) All admission fees Lunches and dinners (except where noted) Desserts at any included meals (except where noted) Drinks other than water and tea at any included meals (except where noted) Lift tickets (contact us if you need assistance) Equipment rentals (contact us if you need assistance) A printed itinerary is not included 5 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM
Upgrade Options Please contact us for more information and costs. Arrival Meeting service at Narita Airport Contact us for pricing Shiga Kogen Shiga Kogen Budget Hotel Shiga Kogen Luxury Upgraded Hotel Similar to Chalet Shiga Kogen Similar to Okushiga-Kougen 6 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM
Shiga Kogen Ski Package - Samurai Tours Tour Map 7 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM
Thank you for downloading this PDF version of our tour. Please visit our website at www.samuraitours.com/tours for the most current dates, prices and information. Contact Samurai Tours WEBSITE/EMAIL www.samuraitours.com info@samuraitours.com USA CONTACT INFO Toll-free: 1-866-316-SAMURAI or 1-866-316-7268 Fax number: 720-210-5423 Samurai Tours 7900 East Union Ave, Suite 1100 Denver CO 80237 JAPAN CONTACT INFO Call us: 075-361-7303 Samurai Tours 307 Yodokizu Fushimi Kyoto 613-0911 Japan Kyoto-fu Chijitoroku Ryokogyo 3-576/ Japanese Travel Agency License: Kyoto Prefecture #3-576 MEMBERSHIPS/ASSOCIATIONS Better Business Bureau American Society of Travel Agents National Tour Association Japan National Tourist Organization JNTO-approved Japan Travel Specialist 8 of 8 7/18/18, 11:27 AM