Zao Ski Resort - Experience Japan ski-

Zao Ski Package includes..
-- Economy class return airfare to Tokyo (Narita) with Japan Airlines.
-- Airfare related Taxes
-- 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, levies, fees and charges of approx $130 (ex SYD) are included in the package price. These are subject to change without notice and will vary depending on airports and airlines. Please check at time of booking and before final payment is made.
* For departure from other cities, please refer following tax table.
Tax Table - click here
* A surcharge of $240 per person applies to Melbourne, Adelaide & Canberra departures.
* All prices are subject to availability. Seasonal surcharges and conditions apply.
* Qantas Airways packages & land only prices are also available.

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 Run 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
Enlarge Zao Ski Image Map, Please click here. (PDF 722kb)

Honshu - Zao Ski Resort

Riding through the "Snow Monsters"

Zao Onsen Ski Resort has courses for beginners through to advanced skiers, catering for families with young children and professionals alike. Zao is best known for its surreal phenomena, “Snow Monsters” which are large stacks of hardened ice, formed as wind sculpts snow to frozen fir trees. Skiing through the monsters is a rare treat, while onsen (hot-springs) at the bottom of the mountain soothe tired muscles and revitalise in time for dinner and the culinary delights that await.
Zao Onsen Ski Resort welcomes you with open arms and promises a holiday
experience like no other.

(Effective from 01 Jul 2009)
* All package prices now includes Airfare related taxes (ex. Sydney).

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Zao Ski Package Tour Itinerary

Day	Tour Itinerary
1	Depart Australia 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

Hotel Lucent Takamiya 10 days Package with Japan Airlines
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple	Quad
12 Dec 09 - 29 Dec 09	N/A	$4,048	$3,910	$3,799
03 Jan 10 - 17 Jan 10	N/A	$3,799	$3,662	$3,551
18 Jan 10 - 24 Jan 10 13 Mar 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$3,644	$3,506	$3,396
25 Jan 10 - 29 Jan 10 28 Feb 10 - 12 Mar 10	N/A	$3,475	$3,338	$3,227
30 Jan 10 - 27 Feb 10	N/A	$3,723	$3,586	$3,475
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast) from	N/A	$145	$127	$109
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 30 Dec – 02 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $167 per person/per night will apply for the nights of 26-29 Dec, 3-4, 9-11 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $71 per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * A child discount of $590 applies for children (2-11y.o).

Hotel Lucent Takamiya 9 days Land only package
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple	Quad
12 Dec 09 - 18 Dec 09 03 Jan 10 - 28 Jan 10 28 Feb 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$2,154	$2,017	$1,906
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$145	$127	$109
19 Dec 09 - 29 Dec 09 30 Jan 10 - 27 Feb 10	N/A	$2,402	$2,265	$2,154
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$180	$163	$145
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 30 Dec – 02 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $167 per person/per night will apply for the nights of 26-29 Dec, 3-4, 9-11 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $71 per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * A child discount of $292 applies for children (2-11y.o).

Rurikura Resort

Rurikura Resort 10 days Package with Japan Airlines
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple
12 Dec 09 - 29 Dec 09	N/A	$4,172	$3,910
03 Jan 10 - 17 Jan 10	N/A	$3,723	$3,662
18 Jan 10 - 24 Jan 10 13 Mar 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$3,768	$3,506
25 Jan 10 - 29 Jan 10 28 Feb 10 - 12 Mar 10	N/A	$3,599	$3,338
30 Jan 10 - 27 Feb 10	N/A	$3,848	$3,586
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast) from	N/A	$163	$127
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 30 Dec – 02 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $167 per person/per night will apply for the nights of 26-29 Dec, 3-4, 9-11 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $71 per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * A child discount of $764 applies for children (2-11y.o).

Rurikura Resort 9 days Land only package
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple
12 Dec 09 - 18 Dec 09 03 Jan 10 - 28 Jan 10 28 Feb 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$2,278	$2,017
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$163	$127
19 Dec 09 - 29 Dec 09 30 Jan 10 - 27 Feb 10	N/A	$2,526	$2,265
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$198	$163
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 30 Dec – 02 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $167 per person/per night will apply for the nights of 26-29 Dec, 3-4, 9-11 Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $71 per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * A child discount of $466 applies for children (2-11y.o).

Zao Shiki-no Hotel

Zao Shiki-no Hotel 10 days Package with Japan Airlines
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple	Quad
12 Dec 09 - 25 Dec 09	$4,263	$3,748	$3,653	$3,584
06 Jan 10 - 17 Jan 10	N/A	$3,808	$3,701	$3,632
18 Jan 10 - 24 Jan 10 13 Mar 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$3,652	$3,545	$3,476
25 Jan 10 - 31 Jan 10 01 Mar10 - 12 Mar 10	N/A	$3,483	$3,377	$3,307
01 Feb 10 - 28 Feb 10	N/A	$3,649	$3,541	$3,472
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast) from	$203	$144	$133	$121
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 26Dec-05Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $24 (Dec)/ $83 (Jan-Mar) per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * Up to two children (2-11y.o.) travelling with 2 paying adults, are eligible for a child discount of $641 based on Triple/Quad share.

Zao Shiki-no Hotel 9 days Land only package
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple	Quad
12 Dec 09 - 25 Dec 09	$2,618	$2,103	$2,008	$1,939
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	$203	$144	$133	$121
06 Jan 10 - 31 Jan 10 01 Mar 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$2,162	$2,056	$1,986
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$144	$133	$121
01 Feb 10 - 28 Feb 10	N/A	$2,328	$2,220	$2,151
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$168	$156	$144
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 26Dec-05Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $24 (Dec)/ $83 (Jan-Mar) per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * Up to two children (2-11y.o.) travelling with 2 paying adults, are eligible for a child discount of $343 based on Triple/Quad share.

Zao Kokusai Hotel

Zao Kokusai Hotel 10 days Package with Japan Airlines
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple	Quad
12 Dec 09 - 25 Dec 09	$4,428	$3,914	$3,818	$3,749
06 Jan 10 - 17 Jan 10	N/A	$3,985	$3,877	$3,808
18 Jan 10 - 24 Jan 10 13 Mar 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$3,829	$3,721	$3,652
25 Jan 10 - 31 Jan 10 01 Mar10 - 12 Mar 10	N/A	$3,661	$3,553	$3,483
01 Feb 10 - 28 Feb 10	N/A	$3,826	$3,718	$3,649
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast) from	$227	$168	$156	$144
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 26Dec-05Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $24 (Dec)/ $95 (Jan-Mar) per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * Up to two children (2-11y.o.) travelling with 2 paying adults, are eligible for a child discount of $684 based on Triple/Quad share.

Zao Kokusai Hotel 9 days Land only package
Price (Per Person)	Single	Twin	Triple	Quad
12 Dec 09 - 25 Dec 09	$2,782	$2,269	$2,173	$2,103
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	$227	$168	$156	$144
06 Jan 10 - 31 Jan 10 01 Mar 10 - 20 Mar 10	N/A	$2,340	$2,232	$2,162
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$168	$156	$144
01 Feb 10 - 28 Feb 10	N/A	$2,505	$2,397	$2,328
Additional Night (inc. B/Fast)	N/A	$192	$180	$168
* Above rates are not applicable for the nights of 26Dec-05Jan inclusive. * A surcharge of $24 (Dec)/ $95 (Jan-Mar) per person/per night will apply for Saturdays and the day before public holidays. * Up to two children (2-11y.o.) travelling with 2 paying adults, are eligible for a child discount of $386 based on Triple/Quad share.

All prices are subject to availability. Conditions apply.