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Massive 10 days of snowboarding in JAPAN riding the best powder on the planet. The combined experience of the Ballistics team (having spent time all over Japan) has resulted in us offering you the best locations to shred ❄️
Your host, NZ snowboarding personality and big mountain shredder Willie B will keep the vibe high on and off the snow 🧘♂️
Hotel accommodation on the mountain, ride in ride out. Western and Japanese meals, culture, and Onson hot springs every night🍻
And a night in one of the greatest cities in the world…TOKYO 👺🍱🗼
Departure | Auckland International Airport |
Departure Time | Please arrive by 10:20 AM for a prompt departure at 10:50 AM |
Return Time | Approximately 8:30 PM |
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Itinerary
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Hakuba Cortina is known as the powder capital of Hakuba for a couple of reasons… the huge amounts of snow it gets and the innovative step (at least in Japan) of opening up the tree area to the public. These aren't just ordinary tree runs; they are steep (up to 42°) and the trees are well-spaced. Nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, this snowboarding paradise offers a playground of thrilling terrain. From challenging chutes to perfectly groomed runs.
Cortina is interconnected and on the same lift pass as Hakuba Norikura which is another of the best Hakuba ski areas for powder hunters
We will also be hooking up with a local resort guide on day one to show us the best runs around the Mountain.
Accommodation
Ride in ride out on the snow at the famed hotel Green Plaza Hakuba
After an epic day on the slopes, unwind in cozy and well-appointed twin rooms, breakfast, and dinner daily featuring a great range of Japanese and western options that change every day.
The hotel offers a range of indoor and outdoor onsens! each of which is large, beautiful, and naturally sourced. There's also a sauna, and swimming pool.
Lift Passes
Hakuba Cortina Resort - 5 Day pass including Goryu, Hakuba 47, Happo One, Iwatake, Tsugaike, Jiigatake, Kashimayari and Norikura
Mountain
Mt Myoko is a dormant volcano that offers a number of unique riding opportunities that lie across the Myoko mountain range, regularly receiving an annual snowfall of over 15 meters!
With 8 resorts that are in close proximity to each other, offering terrain for all levels access via just a short van transfer including Akakura Kanko, Akakura Onsen, Ikenotaira, Seki-Onsen, Madarao, Tangram, Togakushi
And Suginohara, where new for this year, we will be having the option of a day backcountry experience* with a certified backcountry guide. Epic.
Accommodation
Akakura park Hotel – Myoko Kogen
Located just a five-minute walk from Akakura Kanko resort and right on top of some of the best restaurants and bars in Myoko
One of the original snow hotels Akakura Park offers twin rooms with ensuite.
Breakfast and dinner daily featuring a great range of Japanese and Western options that change every day.
After shredding the white stuff there are plenty of traditional bars and restaurants to relax and meet some locals.
Lift passes
Myoko Kogen – 5 Day Myoko Super pass including Akakura Kanko, Akakura Onsen,Ikenotaira, Suginohara, Seki-Onsen, Madarao, Tangram and Togakushi
One night in a truly incredible city of the world.
Accommodation
Keio Plaza Hotel TOKYO Located in Shinjuku’s Skyscraper District with stunning city views from the 45th floor. just a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Train Station, The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building huge Skyscraper is less than a 5-minute walk away, and the centuries-old Kumano Shrine is a 15-minute walk.