All of the skiing, none of the hassle. Ski all Indy member resorts in one ultimate road trip
The 10-day Tohoku Indy Trip is a seamless, logistics-first itinerary that lets you focus on exploring and skiing across five of Tohoku's Indy partner resorts. Just make your way to the closest Bullet Train station or regional airport (AOJ Airport) and we'll take it from there. Join with a group of like-minded riders as you road-trip through some of northern Japan's best ski destinations.
From the trip description by Japan Ski Tours
On-snow support
- Independent: Confirmed: no staff on the mountain
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Not included
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge. Professional guiding and instruction are not included.
- Guided: Not included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Unguided Tohoku Indy trips welcome all ability levels, including beginners and intermediates.
- Choose resort skiing, an independent touring day or a rest day exploring the local area.
- Remote northern Honshu ski areas.
- Aomori Spring offers terrain parks, features and an Olympic-size 22-foot halfpipe.
- Geto offers groomers, marked sidecountry and unmarked backcountry.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by Japan Ski Tours
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Transfers
- Five resorts on this trip are part of the Indy Pass, giving you the option to ski up to seven days using your pass! Don't have one? No problem. Book as a Standard Guest and all lift tickets are included.
- 9 nights of accommodation--5 of which are ski-in/out.
- All of our accommodations include in-hotel hot springs and are the swankiest options around!
- Stay in a Ryokan--a traditional Japanese inn and an essential part of any Japan travel experience.
- 18 authentic and delicious daily breakfasts and dinners are provided by the accommodations which serve Japanese, Western and fusion menu items.
- Join two JST-hosted group events: an off-site Japanese barbecue featuring locally sourced meats, including Wagyu, and a traditional music and dance performance at your Ryokan on the final night.
- Door-to-door private vehicle transportation from AOJ Airport or Shin-Aomori Station to Kitakami Station.
- All transfers between ski regions are handled by privately chartered bus shared with the group, with dedicated shuttle service to and from the resort for the two non ski-in/ski-out properties.
- A JST host will accompany you for the entire trip, ensuring smooth transitions between accommodations and ski resorts.
Not included
- Lesson
- International flights to/from Japan
- The Indy Pass is not included in the trip price and is not required to join this trip as a Standard Guest
- Any rentals of ski or snowboard gear
- Ski guiding is not included
- Transportation logistics to/from the pickup and drop off locations for this package
- Any snacks, drinks and lunches
- Travel insurance: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads
Day by day
- Day 1: Arrival LogisticsPickup is either at Shin Aomori Train Station at 2:15pm or Aomori Airport (AOJ) at 3:00pm. After pickup, transfer to the Rock Wood hotel, your slope-side accommodation at Aomori Springs ski resort. Trip orientation will be provided by your JST host upon arrival at Rock Wood Hotel.
- Day 2: Aomori Spring Ski Resort is the real deal. It's also fabulous for those who love to launch in the terrain parks and features and Olympic size 22 foot halfpipe.
- Day 3: After skiing Aomori Spring, pack up and head to the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel which is the slope-side hotel for both Panorama and Shimokura ski resorts.
- Days 4–5: Ski Shimokura and Panorama ski hills. The Mountain Hotel is also close to Appi Kogen, a ski resort which isn't on the Indy Pass but could be a worthwhile option to ski as long as you're in the area.
- Day 6: Check out of Mountain Hotel in the morning and transfer to Okunakayama Kogen (OK) for a day of riding before completing the journey to Tazawako by private vehicle. Accommodation in Tazawako is a 15 min private shuttle bus ride from the ski resort.
- Day 7: Ski Tazawako KogenSite of the Annual FIS Freestyle Ski Worldcup Competition, Tazawako ski resort is located at the base of Mt. Komagatake and offers great vertical and great views of the deepest lake in Japan.
- Day 8: After another full day of skiing at Tazawako, head to Geto Kogen, one of the snowiest resorts in Tohoku! For our final two nights, we'll be staying in a Ryokan (Japanese Inn) at the base of Geto Kogen (15 min shuttle to ski resort).
- Day 9: Ride Geto Kogen; Geto gets a massive amount of snow, sometimes outperforming all other resorts in the country. Geto offers marked side-country runs and unmarked backcountry for the adventurous, as well as standard groomers.
- Day 10: After skiing Geto, pack up and transfer to your drop off point of Kitakami Train Station.
From the trip description by Japan Ski Tours
Where you stay
9 nights of accommodation--5 of which are ski-in/out. All of our accommodations include in-hotel hot springs and are the swankiest options around!
We'll stay three nights in 4-star accommodation and six nights in accommodation solidly in the 3-star+ range. Five nights are spent in ski in/ski out accommodation!
Nights 1-2: Aomori Springs Rockwood Hotel & Spa (3-star)
Nights 3-5: Hachimantai Mountain Hotel (4-star)
Nights 6-7: Tazawako Lake Resort (3-star)
Nights 8-9: Semi Onsen Ryokan (3-star)
Pricing and occupancy are based on shared twin rooms. Single rooms are subject to availability and incur an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$940) cost per person.
Each room has its own private toilet and shower. Daily buffet breakfasts featuring western and Japanese options. All of our hotels feature in-hotel Onsen (hot springs)!
Getting there
Getting there - There are three options to meet the group:
Option 1: Meet at Shin-Aomori Bullet Train Station at 2:15pm on day 1. Departures from Tokyo leave every 40-60 minutes--the duration of the ride is just over 3 hours.
Option 2: Meet at Aomori Airport (AOJ) at 3:00pm. This airport can be accessed from Tokyo (HND), Sapporo (CTS), Osaka (ITM) etc.
Option 3: Meet in the lobby of the Rock Wood Hotel & Spa at 4:30pm on day-one of your trip.
Getting back - Note that the ending point is different from the starting point on this trip! Transfer to your drop off point of Kitakami Train Station.
From the trip description by Japan Ski Tours
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 – Jan 12, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 10 days | 490,000 JPY490,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 560,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$940) per person | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 1 – Feb 10, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 10 days | 490,000 JPY490,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 560,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$940) per person | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Feb 12 – Feb 21, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 10 days | 490,000 JPY490,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 560,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$940) per person | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 15 – Feb 24, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 10 days | 490,000 JPY490,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 560,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$940) per person | Available | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 3, 2026.
Good to know
Secure your spot with a 50% deposit; the remaining balance is due on December 1.
All prices include 13% taxes and fees.
The Indy Pass is not included in the trip price and is not required to join this trip as a Standard Guest.
Indy Pass holders receive a discounted rate, as they will use their pass for free skiing at participating Indy Pass resorts.
Pricing and occupancy are based on shared twin rooms.
Note that dietary constraints such as vegan or gluten-free are notoriously difficult to cater to in Japan and culinary options (especially off-site meals) will be quite limited for such dietary constraints.
Travel insurance: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads.
Cancellation policy - Up to 4 months before your trip date: 25% cancellation fee of entire trip price. 2-4 months before your trip date: 50% cancellation fee of entire trip price. Less than 2 months before your trip date: cancellations made with less than two months of advanced notice will not be refunded.
By contrast, our unguided Hokkaido Indy Trips and Tohoku Indy trips accept anyone of any skill level and are a great fit for beginner or intermediate riders!
From the trip description by Japan Ski Tours
