Japan Trip - 8 Day Tohoku trip plus 2 nights in Tokyo. Experience 4 amazing resorts, lots of varied skiing and tonnes of Japanese culture!
With the help of our partners at JST, we’ve crafted an unforgettable journey to the beautiful, lesser-known region of Tohoku.
This hidden gem offers incredible snow, peaceful resorts, and a rich dose of authentic Japanese culture—making it the perfect setting for a truly unique ski adventure.
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Included
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: With your coach
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability.
- Coached: Included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- 6 days on snow with staff
- Coaching camp6 days coaching with the WSSA. 5-6 in a group
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Located at the northernmost tip of Japan’s main island, Tohoku remains a hidden gem for powder seekers.
- Unlike some more crowded Japanese resorts, Tohoku offers no lift lines, peaceful slopes, and days of untracked powder—all without the competition.
- Lots of the powder skiing and training will take place in tight trees, so we’ve slightly upped the minimum required level from older Japan trips as some of the terrain is harder and tighter than that offered in Niseko.
- The minimum ski level is now Level 3 – “I can ski easy off-piste terrain (bumps, powder, variables)”.
- And additionally you should be confident skiing around trees with good speed of movement when turning.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 6 guests
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Lesson
- Transfers · partly
- 6 days coaching with the WSSA. 5-6 in a group
- 1 facilitator from JST to ensure everything runs smoothly
- Tokyo Hotel Stay on Jan 31
- Welcome dinner near Tokyo Hotel
- Luggage transfer by vans on Jan 31 so that people don’t have to lug it on the train on the way up
- Round trip Shinkansen tickets to/from Tokyo Station to resort and back.
- 2 nights at Aomori Spring Rockwood Hotel Feb 1st and 2nd
- 3 nights at ANA Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen Feb 3rd, 4th and 5th
- 2 nights at Semi Onsen Ryokan Geto Kogen Feb 6th, 7th
- A musical performance by a local traditional dance crew with Karaoke after to celebrate the last night!
- Luggage transfer by vans on Feb 8 back to Tokyo hotel so people don’t have to deal with it on the way down
- Tokyo Hotel stay on Feb 8
- End of trip dinner near Tokyo Hotel
- Daily dinner and breakfast included in the hotel reservations, except for breakfast on Feb 1 and Feb 9
- Daily lift tickets included
- All transfers between Feb 1 and 8 are by private coach (Feb 1 and final leg on the 8 is by bullet train)
Not included
- Flights aren’t included – please arrange these yourself and make sure you join the group for the first night in the hotel in Tokyo.
- Getting to the hotel in Tokyo and departing the hotel in Tokyo – this is down to you and not included in the trip.
- Lunch, booze and snacks aren’t included
- ski rental (if needed). We highly recommend brining your own with you!
- avi kit (transceiver, shovel & probe) – we recommend having your own
Day by day
- Day 1: Jan 31Meet at the Daiwa Roynet by Tokyo Station at 3pm. Two big vans to drive everyone’s luggage up to Aomori Spring Rockwood Hotel & Spa which will leave on this night. There’ll be a welcome dinner within walking distance of the hotel for everyone.
- Day 2: Feb 1Take the bullet train to Shin-Aomori Station. We’ll walk to Tokyo Station (6 minute walk) and take the train about 3 hours to Shin-Aomori Station where a private bus will meet us and take us the rest of the way to the Aomori Spring Resort Rockwood Hotel & Spa. Dinner provided by the hotel.
- Day 3: Feb 2Ski Aomori Spring (ski in/ski out), stay Rockwood Hotel. Dinner/breakfast included. Freeski day 1 – warm up!
- Day 4: Feb 3Check out of Rockwood Hotel in the morning, ski Aomori Spring, load bus and depart for Appi Kogen by 2:30pm. Check in at ANA Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen at 5:30pm. Coached day 1.
- Day 5: Feb 4Ski Appi Kogen (ski in/ski out), stay at ANA Crowne Plaza. Coached day 2.
- Day 6: Feb 5Ski Appi Kogen, stay at ANA Crowne Plaza. Coached day 3.
- Day 7: Feb 6Check out of the hotel in the morning, load up the bus and depart for Okunakayama Kogen until 3pm. Pack up and depart for Semi Onsen. Check in at Semi Onsen Ryokan at 5:45pm. Coached day 4.
- Day 8: Feb 7Ski Geto Kogen, stay at Semi Onsen Coached day 5
- Day 9: Feb 8Check out of the hotel in the morning, load up the bus, and then ski Geto Kogen (coached day 6) before heading back to Kitakami Station and taking the bullet train back to Tokyo Station. Check into the Daiwa Roynet by Tokyo Station. Final group farewell dinner is arranged.
- Day 10: Feb 9Trip ends, everyone goes their separate ways.
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
Where you stay
2 nights stay in Tokyo Hotel (start and end of trip)
2 nights Rockwood hotel Aomori Springs, 3 nights ANA Crowne Plaza Appi Kogen, 2 nights Semi Onsen Ryokan Geto Kogen
The price quoted above is based on twin occupancy (sharing a room with one other person). If you would prefer a single occupancy room, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.
Single occupancy is subject to availability; guests may need to share if a single room is unavailable.
Getting there
- Jan 31: Meet at the Daiwa Roynet by Tokyo Station at 3pm.
- All transfers between Feb 1 and 8 are by private coach (Feb 1 and final leg on the 8 is by bullet train)
- Getting to the hotel in Tokyo and departing the hotel in Tokyo – this is down to you and not included in the trip.
- Return Luggage on 8 February:
- Luggage travels separately by van to the Tokyo hotel and is available in the lobby at approximately 9–10pm.
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
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Dates and prices
- Jan 31 – Feb 9, 20272026/27 · 10 days · 9 nights5,499 CHFTotal cost – CHF5499. This price includes almost everything except your flights. The price is based on shared twin room accommodation.Sold OutChoose these datesBook on company website
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Good to know
Total cost – CHF5499
This price includes almost everything except your flights.
The price is based on shared twin room accommodation. If you would prefer a single occupancy room, please get in touch.
You’ll enjoy 7 days of skiing, with the first day dedicated to a relaxed warm-up to shake off the jet lag and explore the slopes at your own pace. After that, it’s 6 full days of expert, powder-focused coaching across four fantastic resorts—each offering something different and special.
We would incredibly highly recommend getting some pre-Japan training in with us in Verbier before hand too if at all possible!
Note that this Tokyo hotel does not serve breakfast—there is a cafe in the hotel so guests will be expected to purchase their own brekky/coffee.
From the trip description by Warren Smith Ski Academy
