Zao Ski Resort -Ski Japan-

Zao Ski Package includes..
-- Economy class return airfare to Tokyo (Narita) with Japan Airlines.
-- 1 night accommodation at Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Main Tower).
-- 7 nights accommodation at Zao Hot Spring Ski Resort.
-- Daily Breakfast.
-- 6-day lift pass
-- Return JR Shinkansen ( Bullet train ) fare from Tokyo to Yamagata.
-- Return coach transfer from Yamagata to Zao Hot Spring Ski Resort.
-- Transfer from Narita airport to hotel by Airport Limousine Bus.
-- JR Narita Express from Tokyo to Narita airport.

* Airfare related taxes, charges and fees of $665.00 (Ex: SYD) per person are not included in the price below.
* A surcharge of $150 per person will apply for the package with Qantas Airways.
* (Tax) = Surcharges, Fees and Taxes are correct as at Ju 08, but may fluctuate depending on departure and arrival points.

Basic Information - Zao -
Season Start Late November
Season End Early May
Average Snowfall 12 m / season
Night Skiing Yes - until 21:00
Max Elevation 1,660 m
Vertical Rise 880 m
Rental Gear Yes
Longest Course 10,000 m
Difficulty
Beginner 40%
Intermediate 40%
Advance 20%
No. of Courses / Runs 26
No. of Lifts 42
Max Gradient 38°

Zao Ski Map
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Honsyu - Zao Ski Resort

Riding through the "Snow Monsters"

Zao Onsen Ski Resort known for its surreal phenomena “Snow Monsters” offers courses for beginners to advanced skiers, catering for families with young children to professionals! “Snow Monsters” are nature’s magical work of art with ice and snow formed around fir trees. Downhill the ski slope through the monsters, what waits for you and your aching muscles is Onsen Hot-springs and culinary delights. Zao Onsen Ski Resort welcomes you with open arms.

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Zao Ski Package Tour Itinerary

Day	Tour Itinerary
1	Depart Australia for Tokyo Arrive Tokyo(Narita). Transfer to your hotel by Airport Limousine Bus. Accommodation at Shinagawa Prince Hotel
2	Breakfast at Hotel. Leave Tokyo for Yamagata by JR Shinkansen (150 minutes). Leave for Zao Hot Spring Ski Resort by shuttle bus (40 minutes). Accommodation in Zao
3 - 8	Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure (6 day Ski Lift pass included). Accommodation in Zao
9	Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Yamagata station by shuttle bus. Leave Yamagata by JR Shinkansen. Leave Tokyo by JR Narita Express (55 minutes). Arrive Narita Airport. Depart Tokyo.
10	Arrive Australia.

Accommodation List

Hotel Lucent Takamiya	Rurikura Resort
Zao Shikino Hotel	Zao Kokusai Hotel

Hotel Lucent Takamiya


Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple
13 Dec 08 - 24 Jan 09	N/A	$3,439	$3,172
25 Jan 09 - 20 Mar 09	N/A	$3,120	$2,853
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$147	$113
* 3 minutes walk to ski lift. * A surcharge of $125 per person, per night will apply for the night of 30Dec-03Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $60 per person, per night will apply for Saturdays and a day prior to public holidays.

Rurikura Resort


Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple
13 Dec 08 - 24 Jan 09	N/A	$3,439	$3,172
25 Jan 09 - 20 Mar 09	N/A	$3,120	$2,853
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$147	$113
* 1 minutes walk to ski lift. * A surcharge of $125 per person, per night will apply for the night of 30Dec-03Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $60 per person, per night will apply for Saturdays and a day prior to public holidays.

Zao Shiki-no Hotel


Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple
13 Dec 08 - 24 Jan 09	$3,679	$3,273	$3,185
25 Jan 09 - 20 Mar 09	$3,481	$3,077	$2,987
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	$191	$145	$134
* 4 minutes walk to ski lift. * A surcharge of $125 per person, per night will apply for the night of 27Dec-05Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $55 per person, per night will apply for Saturdays and a day prior to public holidays.

Zao Kokusai Hotel


Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple
13 Dec 08 - 24 Jan 09	$3,748	$3,343	$3,255
25 Jan 09 - 20 Mar 09	$3,550	$3,147	$3,056
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	$200	$155	$144
* A surcharge of $125 per person, per night will apply for the night of 27Dec-05Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $55 per person, per night will apply for Saturdays and a day prior to public holidays.

All prices are subject to availability. Conditions apply.