JAPAN SKI retreat
February 1st-9th, 2025 | Tokyo + Niseko, Japan
Welcome to the newest Surf Yoga Beer destination; Japan! We'll meet in Tokyo for two days of exploring before changing into our ski gear and heading to the mountains for Snow Yoga Beer. In Tokyo, we'll visit a crazy art exhibit called Team Lab Planets, roam Yoyogi Park, Tsukiji Fish Market, Shibuya Sky and finish with Karaoke on Japanese style in the Golden Gai district at night. You'll be surprised what we'll do/see in just two days. Once we've explored the biggest city in the world, the ski party starts! Hop on board our domestic flight (this is included) to Hokkaido, known for its abundant powder snow... like a lot of pow pow. We're going to a town called Niseko; alive with nightlife and too many slopes to count. Besides incredible skiing, we have on our agenda a day at the Yugokorotei Onsen, which is an outdoor natural hot spring, and the Niskeo Distillery. Expect all the nonstop activities of a typical SYB trip, mixed in with unreal skiing on one of the most powder prone mountains in the world. We've been waiting to share this sake, sushi, snow adventure for many years... are you ready?
ROOM TYPES
SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $4450
INCLUDES:
-2 Beds
-Bathroom
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATIONS
SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $5550
INCLUDES:
-Private Bedroom
-Private Bathroom
DEPOSIT INFO:
The deposit is 25% of the total price and used to secure your spot, the remaining balance is due 6-weeks before the start date. We also offer a 6 month payment plan (monthly) with $0 down for the first month!
We are running a $250 discount for early bird signups til Sept 2nd, 2024!
FAQS
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Because of the complexity with flights we will not be providing transport from arriving to the airport in Tokyo. Please fly in before 2pm so that you can check-in to the hotel and make our 5pm orientation. The hotel is a 20 minute drive from the airport.
Please input your flight info on our check-in platform so we can keep track of you.
We recommend flying to Los Angeles or San Francisco and then taking a direct flight to Tokyo from there.
PLEASE NOTE Our trip ends in Hokkaido and you will need to find your own flights back to Tokyo or whatever your destination may be. The airport in Hokkaido is the New Chitose Airport in Sapporo.
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This trip is for intermediate and advanced skiers only. Our goal is to stay together and crush the unreal majestic slopes of Hokkaido and not just the bunny slopes. We will be dividing into two groups, one more advanced and one more intermediate and explore the vast landscapes!
Intermediate means you can go down on groomed slopes of moderate difficulty, such as blue runs. You should be able to control your speed speed and direction by making parallel turns, and can adapt to different snow conditions and terrain features.
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Up to you. If you have equipment, please feel free to bring it. If not, we will be renting from a local shop. They can provide any and all equipment needed for skiing or snowboarding.
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Yes, we've got a ski room!
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This IS a mountain on the IKON Pass! That is one of the reasons we chose this mountain, because so many of you want to give it a rip! If you do not need our lift tickets we offer a $200 discount. Please use this code at check-out: MYOWNPASS
Anyone using this pass will not be provided lift tickets and will need to purchase it themselves.
*Only valid at check-out and cannot be redeemed after purchase.
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It's actually super convenient as our hotel is walking distance to the lifts!
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Our trip officially starts at 5 pm on February 1st, as that is when you check into our hotel.
Our trip ends on the morning of February 9th. We will be in Niseko, Hokkaido. You will need to book your flight back to either Tokyo to catch your roundtrip flight or fly directly from Sapporo, Hokkaido to your next destination!
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This is mandatory. You need to have this to join our trip!
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We are staying at the The Knot Tokyo in Shinjuku for two nights and then we are going to Always Niseko in Hokkaido for 6 nights.
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The local currency in Japan is the yen. However, most establishments do accept credit cards.
We suggest bringing about ¥60,000 (around $400) to use at bars and at your one dinner not included. Feel free to bring more if you're worried about running out, but otherwise, we've got you covered!
There are ATMs in the town of Niseko, but we urge you to prepare and withdraw cash before the start of the trip!
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All meals are included except for 1 dinner in town. Alcohol is semi-provided, meaning first rounds, and maybe occasional shots to warm up the party.
Many local foods in the town of Niseko are best-enjoyed post-winter activities! From Wagu beef to Makkari pork, all washed down with the famous local Niseko Sake. Because of its lush natural surroundings and pristine water, Niseko's local sake is also immensely drinkable.