About the trip
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.
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’ve taken care of nearly everything for you—accommodation, resort logistics, coaching, and more—so all you need to do is get yourself to Japan and we’ll handle the rest. That means you can focus on enjoying the ride, improving your skills, and soaking up the best of Tohoku with the guidance of the Academy’s elite coaching team.
Cost & Itinerary
Total cost – CHF5499
This price includes almost everything except your flights.
Full details of what’s included can be found further down this page.
The price is based on shared twin room accommodation. If you would prefer a single occupancy room, please get in touch.
- 6 days coaching with the WSSA
- All breakfasts & dinners (excl. breakfast on Feb 1 & 9)
- 1 facilitator from JST
- Luggage transfer and all travel between Tokyo and resorts
- 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
- Liftpasses
Tokyo & Appi Logistics
Jan 31: Meet 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. Note that this hotel does not serve breakfast—there is a cafe in the hotel so guests will be expected to purchase their own brekky/coffee
Feb 1: Take 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.
Feb 2: Ski Aomori Spring (ski in/ski out), stay Rockwood Hotel. Dinner/breakfast included. Freeski day 1 – warm up!
6 days coaching in Tohuka
Feb 3: Check 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. Dinner/breakfast included. Coached day 1.
Feb 4: Ski Appi Kogen (ski in/ski out), stay at ANA Crowne Plaza. Dinner/breakfast included. Coached day 2.
Feb 5: Ski Appi Kogen, stay at ANA Crowne Plaza. Dinner/breakfast included. Coached day 3.
Feb 6: Check 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. Dinner/breakfast included. Coached day 4.
Feb 7: Ski Geto Kogen, stay at Semi Onsen Coached day 5
Departure plans
Feb 8: Check 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. Luggage will be loaded into 2 JST vans which will drive the luggage down to the Tokyo Hotel, available for pick-up at the hotel lobby at 9-10pm on that day. Check into the Daiwa Roynet by Tokyo Station. Final group farewell dinner is arranged.
Feb 9: Trip ends, everyone goes their separate ways. 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.
What’s included
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)
know before you go
required level
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. If remotely unsure message us with a description of your confidence and what you can ski and even send in some footage if helpful! We would incredibly highly recommend getting some pre-Japan training in with us in Verbier before hand too if at all possible!
Single supplements
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.
This is subject to availability and, if unavailable, guests may need to share a room. We appreciate your understanding!
what’s 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. Feel free to travel out before and enjoy some Japanese culture of course!
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 ng
Introducing Tohoku
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.
This is where you’ll find a true oasis of cultural authenticity paired with some of Japan’s best skiing. Quiet mountains, welcoming locals, and deep snow make for a unique and unforgettable experience.
Booking & Payment
Please book and pay for the trip via the button above. If you’re prefer to pay a deposit (CHF2999) and then the balance before Sept 15th (CHF2500) this is possible – just email and we’ll manually process the booking this way. If interested in a single occupancy room please get in touch and we’ll let you know the price and availability.
Don’t forget to then organise your flights and insurance yourself!
The trip has a maximum of 20 spots and we’re expecting it to sell out super quick so please get in touch and book as soon as you can to ensure availability!
Once you’ve booked we’ll send a few follow questions via a PDF form to fill in so we can enhance the smoothness of the trip. Please send this back to us as soon as possible.
Full t’s and c’s can be viewed via the button below
Any Questions?
give us a call on +44 7747809545
