Day Trip from Tokyo to Tambara Ski Park for Skiing & Snowboarding

Winter Adventure at Tambara Ski Park

Prepare yourself for an extraordinary winter experience at Tambara Ski Park, famous for its superb powder snow and smooth slopes. This package simplifies your journey from Tokyo by offering a direct, shared local bus service.

Important Tour Dynamics:

This is a completely self-guided experience conducted in Japanese. There will be no tour guide accompanying you. The bus driver and staff at the resort have limited English proficiency. You will need to locate the meeting point, board the appropriate bus, and collect your lift tickets and rental equipment at the resort counters using your booking voucher. This option is ideal for independent and resourceful travelers who require dependable transport and tickets.

Select Your Package:

• Plan A: Round-trip Bus + 1-Day Lift Ticket
• Plan B: Bus + Lift Ticket + Gear Rental (Skis/Poles or Snowboard + Boots)
• Plan C: Bus + Lift Ticket + Gear Rental + Snow Wear (Jacket & Pants)
• Plan D: Bus + Lift Ticket + Gear + Snow Wear + Accessories (Gloves, Goggles, Beanie)

Highlights

• Direct Transport: Shared bus service for round-trip travel from Shinjuku, Tokyo straight to the ski resort.
• Ample Ski Time: Take pleasure in around 6 hours of leisure on the beginner-friendly runs at Tambara Ski Park.
• Flexible Packages: Opt for a basic lift ticket option, or enhance your experience with snowboard/ski equipment and winter attire.
• Authentic Local Experience: Journey with local Japanese skiers on a standard domestic ski bus.

Itinerary

• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Shinjuku Tocho) Large Bus Parking Lot.
• Departure
• rrive at Tambara Ski Park
• 10:20 AM – 04:10 PM | Free Time (Approx. 6 Hours/Enjoy independent skiing and snowboarding on the powder snow.)
• Meet at the Bus (Please finish your activities, return your rental gear, and be back at the bus parking area by this time.)
• Return Departure
• Arrive in Shinjuku

Price Details

Included

• Express Pass
• Admission fee
• 1-Day Lift Ticket
• Gear Rental (Skis/Poles or Snowboard + Boots) (Subject to selected package)
• Snow Wear (Jacket & Pants)(Subject to selected package)
• Accessories (Gloves, Goggles, Beanie)(Subject to selected package)

Not included

• Expenses not mentioned
• Food
• Guide
• Tour manager

Important Information

What to Bring & Day of the Tour

Voucher & Ticket Collection : Please have your booking confirmation (digital or printed) ready upon arrival at the Shinjuku meeting point.

Navigating to the Meeting Point: Shinjuku Station is extremely large and complex. We strongly advise planning your route in advance and arriving 20 to 30 minutes early. The local staff will not call you if you are missing, and the bus will leave without you.

Translation Tools Required : Since all resort staff and rental forms are in Japanese, please download a translation app before your trip. You will need it to fill out your height, weight, and shoe size on the rental application forms at the resort.

Cash is Essential : While major credit cards are accepted at some resort facilities, you must bring Japanese Yen (cash) for coin lockers (to store your belongings), small food stalls, and vending machines.

Clothing & Gear : If your selected package does not include snow wear, please arrive wearing appropriate waterproof winter clothing and snow boots. We also recommend bringing an extra layer of clothing and a small towel.

Independent Redemption at the Resort : Upon arriving at Tambara Ski Park, you will head directly to the ticket/rental counters by yourself. Present the vouchers to collect your lift pass and gear.

Purchase Notice

Language Barrier: This tour operates entirely in Japanese. No English-speaking guide or customer support is provided. You must rely on your voucher and self-navigation.

Strict Departure Times: Japanese buses depart exactly on time. Please arrive at the Shinjuku meeting point at least 20 minutes early. The bus will not wait for latecomers, and no refunds are given for missed buses.

No Escort at the Resort: Upon arrival at Tambara, you will handle your own ticket redemption and rental fittings. Rental forms at the resort may require basic translation (we recommend having a translation app ready).

Bus Seating Rules: The bus utilizes pre-assigned seating. A seating chart will be posted at the entrance of the bus—please find your assigned seat after checking in. Please note that you may be seated next to other passengers (shared seating).

Traffic & Weather Delays: Travel time and the 6-hour resort stay may be affected by traffic or weather conditions. We are not liable for shortened ski time or extra travel expenses incurred due to delays.

Minimum Participants: The tour requires a minimum of 15 passengers to operate. If this number is not met, the tour will be canceled, and you will be notified 4 days before departure.

Children & Infants: Children (elementary school age) pay the adult rate. Toddlers (2-5 years old) require a bus seat fee of 6,000 JPY (lift ticket not included).

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 73 or more hour before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Less than 73 hour before the activity date: 100% cancellation fee