Terrain, ability and group
As a journey through Honshu's remote northern regions, this trip takes you far from the crowds and deep into authentic local culture. From quiet ski hills to regional cuisine and character-filled accommodations, don't just ski Japan--feel it.
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.
Geto offers marked side-country runs and unmarked backcountry for the adventurous, as well as standard groomers.
We handle the structure, but each day is yours to shape--whether that means chasing turns at the resort, heading out for a mellow touring day, or taking a rest day to explore the local area.
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!
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Guiding
- unguided but fully facilitated group trip; a dedicated JST host travels with the group and manages every detail from start to finish
Package
Included
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
- 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
Accommodation, travel and itinerary
Accommodation
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.
Itinerary
- Day 1Arrival Logistics. Pickup 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 2Aomori 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 3After 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.
- Day 4-5Ski 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 6Check 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 7Ski Tazawako Kogen. Site 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 8After 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 9Ride 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 10After skiing Geto, pack up and transfer to your drop off point of Kitakami Train Station.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 – Jan 12, 20272027 Dates table row "January 3 - 12"; no sold-out marker and the page's call to action is "BOOK NOW". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 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, 20272027 Dates table row "February 1 - 10 SOLD OUT". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 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, 20272027 Dates table row "February 12 - 21"; no sold-out marker. Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 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, 20272027 Dates table row "February 15 - 24"; no sold-out marker. Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 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; source last reviewed 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!