Saturday Kids Unplugged Shiga Kogen Ski Camp by John Tan

Biggest ski resort with the highest peak in Japan, in Nagano Prefecture

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18 ski resorts, 48 lifts and gondolas, ski areas connected by shuttle bus service, one common lift pass

Map - spot Ichinose Family Ski Area

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We will be staying and skiing in Ichinose, between 1900 and 2000m elevation

Ichinose snow data

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Ski season starts early in Shiga Kogen, with snowfall as early as mid-November

What skiing in Shiga Kogen looks like

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Ski in ski out resort

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Mostly Japanese style tatami rooms

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Indoor and outdoor onsen

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Easiest way is to take Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Nagano station

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Tokyo -> Nagano (80 minutes on New Hokuriku Line); Nagano -> Shiga Kogen (70 minutes on Nagaden Bus)

Ristorante Alto Piano

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Hidden spot known for their burgers

Yakiniku Otenma

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Daruma Shokudo

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BAR Le Étoile

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Rocky Restaurant And Café

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We work with a ski school with English-speaking instructors. Suitable for ages 4 and up.

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Adult lessons available

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Limited number of combination rooms with beds and tatami area for futons

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Fireplace and ski rental inside the hotel

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What families said

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Cost for 2 adults + 2 kids is $6,000

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Includes
•⁠ ⁠6 nights ski-in-ski-out accoms
•⁠ 6 breakfasts and ⁠dinners
•⁠ 5 day ⁠ski pass for 4 pax
•⁠ 5 day ⁠ski/snowboard rental for 4 pax (skis/snowboard, boots only)
•⁠ ⁠5 full-day lessons for 2 kids (lunch included)
•⁠ Pre-departure dinner (pizza x natural wine!)

Price will change depending on number of guests staying, skiing and taking lessons.

* Additional 2% for payments using Singapore credit card, 3.5% for payments using overseas credit card. No transaction fees via PayNow.

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40 min bus ride from Ichinose

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50 min bus ride from Ichinose

Snow Monkey Park

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Takes less than 30 minutes on a direct bus from Ichinose