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To Monday, February 12, 2018
IAC/IOC Winter Sports Event in Hakuba
From 9th until 12th February (or part of that time)
IOC members are invited to join our sister club (IAC) members for a 3-day winter sports event in Nagano-ken.
Details:
IAC Hakuba Classic 19th Edition Feb. 9~12th (national holiday) 2018
Ski/Snowboard/Snowshoe weekend in Hakuba Iwatake & Happo Olympic resorts. This trip features onsen and a stay at Shioya, an authentic culturally rich farm-house that converts to minshuku during snow season. All vegetables served are home grown. Real Japanese style with tatamis, futons (lots of..), charcoal kotatsu (yes), ofuro hot bath -or onsen available nearby- and owner's hospitality.. Total number limited to 15.
An optional one day tour to the famous Jigokudani Wild Monkey Hotsprings "Monkey Park" can be booked.
Transportation options:
Private car, public bus or shinkansen and local trains.
Shioya Minshuku will pick-up from local bus/train stops during the daytime, if requested in advance.
Jigokudani Site " Monkey Park" (Shioya will drop you at bus rendez-vous point)
-> http://en.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/photo-gallery
Bus schedule from Hakuba to Monkey Park (one day tour, Alpico bus JPY 8,000.)
-> https://www.alpico.co.jp/en/transportation/detail.php?id=35
Private Tour operator to Monkey Park (JPY 12,000)
-> http://www.snowmonkeytour.com/information/
COST PER PERSON
Lodge JPY 17,000/3 nights (incl. 5 meals) - adjustable according to how long you are staying.
Transportation will depend on your preferred means.
Lifts: JPY 4,500/day; Ski/snowboard rental: JPY2800/day ; snowshoe rental: JPY2000/day (or borrow IOC snowshoes).
Monkey Park Tour: JPY 8,000 to 12,000/full day (check the web sites above)
Except lift tickets, no credit cards accepted, you must bring cash with you.
REGISTRATION - on a first come, first served basis. Advance deposit will be necessary by 23rd January.
Please contact Estella right away if you're interested.
Thank you!