Thorson Family Hokkaido Powder Adventure
Thorson Family Hokkaido Powder Adventure
SnowLocals Itinerary & Pro Guiding in Hokkaido: February 16 - 23
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Jake would be your daily guide on and off the ski area for this itinerary.
This itinerary would include the rental van (+ gas and tolls), accommodations, breakfasts, ski rentals, lift tickets, and Jake's guiding fee (including $630 for his lodging nearby).
Feb. 16: Arrive at CTS (7:20pm) - flights not included in quote
Jake will meet you in the arrivals hall, and will have a 10 seat Toyota HIACE van
Drive 2 hours to Niseko
Feb. 16 - 20 (4 nights): in the Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono in 2 rooms, including breakfast.
Feb. 17 - 23 (7 day): Premium rental skis & poles for your family of 4. The rental is for 7 days because on the 23rd Jake will return the skis to the rental shop in Niseko. This will allow you to bring the rentals with you to Jozankei.
Feb. 20: Drive 1 hour to Jozankei Onsen. Rusutsu is on the way, so this is perhaps a good day to ski Rusutsu.
Feb. 20 - 22 (2 nights): in the Chalet Ivy Jozankei, a luxury traditional ryokan with an amazing onsen that will give you a taste of real Japanese hospitality and cuisine. In 2 separate rooms, including breakfast and dinner.
Feb. 22 - 23 (1 night): In 2 separate suite rooms in the Portom International Hokkaido Hotel, including breakfast and connected to the CTS airport.
There is also an amazing sushi spot in the airport that is a bit of a hidden gem. It was recommended by the owner of a Tokyo Michelin Star sushi restaurant Udatsu.
Feb. 23: depart the CTS airport as your schedules require.