Snow Season Japan

SKI AND SNOWBOARD WINTER SEASON HOLIDAYS TO HAKUBA, JAPAN

SPEND 4 WEEKS, 8 WEEKS OR 12 WEEKS IN POWDER HEAVEN

LONGSTAY WINTER SEASON TRIPS INCLUDE:

• Direct Return Airport Transfers
• Welcome Info & Local Orientation
• Accommodation in a beautiful Lodge
• Season Pass
• Japanese Language Course
• Guided Backcountry Tour
• Cultural Excursions

JOIN US FOR A WINTER SEASON WITH A DIFFERENCE

Thinking about a taking a gap year or career break? Are you searching for the ultimate winter season experience? Snow Season Japan offer unique long stay holidays to Hakuba, set in Japan's spectacular Northern Alps mountain range.

Located on the main island Honshu and only 3 hours from Tokyo, Hakuba offers the best skiing and snowboarding in Japan. With 11 mountain resorts and over 130 lifts running the length of the valley, there's something for everyone – from beginner slopes to steep tree skiing and terrain parks to some of Japan's most expansive backcountry. It's the perfect place to spend your winter season.

Each winter Hakuba receives huge snowfalls of up to 14m which quite literally bury the village and leave the mountains with more fresh powder than you could ever imagine.

Our long stay holidays offer you the chance to live the dream mountain lifestyle and explore a fascinating and unique culture. Our exclusive Japanese Language Course allows you to get the most out of your stay in Japan.

NEW FOR WINTER 2011 – we're now offering a 2 Week Powder Trip to Hakuba, for those looking for a shorter ski or snowboard holiday to Japan.

Don't get lost in translation, check out all the features of your incredible winter season holiday in Japan now.

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"Japan is a snow destination that hits every one of your senses. Those scenes from your favourite snowboarding video are not only there but very accessible… so get out there and enjoy it before everyone finds out how good it is."

Steve Dowle
Director, World Snowboard Guide

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