Niigata/Echigo Yuzawa | Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort | Shinkansen Reserved Seat! Day Trip Ski & Snowboard Plan (Departing from Tokyo Station)
- This is a great value plan that includes a round-trip reserved seat ticket on the Shinkansen, a lift ticket for Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort, and a ticket to Smile Kids Park.
- The JR Shinkansen, Japan's pride and joy, is a punctual train with no traffic jams, so you can have plenty of time for skiing.
- At Smile Kids Park, you can enjoy sledding and snow tubing. There is also a snow escalator, so even beginners can enjoy themselves with peace of mind (some areas only). The Blue Train Nakazato, where an actual train is used as a rest area, is a very popular photo spot.
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Product Info
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- Course Features
- This is a personal trip with reserved Shinkansen seats. No staff will accompany you.
- This plan allows you to purchase your own Shinkansen ticket using the ticket vending machine at the station before departing.
- If you miss your designated Shinkansen train, you can use any subsequent unreserved seat.
- Once you've had your fill of the silvery white scenery, board your designated Shinkansen train and return to Tokyo.
<Schedule>
- On the day of your trip, purchase your round-trip Shinkansen ticket at the ticket machine at the station and board the train.
- For the outbound Shinkansen journey, we will arrange for you to take one of the Shinkansen trains departing from Tokyo Station between 7:00 and 9:00.
- If you have a preferred departure time, please enter it in the comments when you apply. However, please note that we may not be able to accommodate your preferred flight depending on seat availability.
- If the desired flight is fully booked or you do not have a preferred departure time, we will provide you with information on trains within the above times.
- On the day of your trip, please be sure to check the JR Shinkansen service status and the operating status of the ski resort you plan to visit before departing.
JR Shinkansen Timetable / JR Shinkansen Operation Status / Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
(Outbound) Tokyo Station → (Joetsu Shinkansen) → Echigo Yuzawa Station → (15 minutes by free shuttle bus from the west exit) → Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort
- For information on the free shuttle bus stop for Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort, please see the following website: https://www.yuzawa-nakazato.com/winter/access/
- Please redeem your ticket at the ticket office.
- If you are applying for a plan that includes rental, please rent equipment at Nakazato Ski Center.
- Enjoy skiing and snowboarding.
- You can also enjoy playing in the snow at Smile Kids Park.
(Return) Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort → (Free shuttle bus approx. 15 mins) → Echigo Yuzawa Station → (Joetsu Shinkansen) → Tokyo Station
- For the outbound Shinkansen, we will arrange for you to take one of the Shinkansen trains departing from Echigo-Yuzawa Station between 15:30 and 17:33.
- If you have a preferred departure time, please enter it in the comments when you apply. However, please note that we may not be able to accommodate your preferred flight depending on seat availability.
- If the desired flight is fully booked or you do not have a preferred departure time, we will provide you with information on trains within the above times.
<How to issue JR Shinkansen tickets>
Two days before your departure, you will receive two numbers required to issue your Shinkansen ticket via KKday's "Message Manager".
JR authentication number (11 digits)
JR reception number (4 digits)
JR Shinkansen tickets can be purchased at the ticket vending machines at JR stations. Please refer to the image below for the procedure.
For more details and other languages, please see the URL below.
English: https://www.japan-burari-trip.com/pdf/en_jrticket.pdf
Traditional Chinese: https://www.japan-burari-trip.com/pdf/tc_jrticket.pdf
Simplified Chinese: https://www.japan-burari-trip.com/pdf/sc_jrticket.pdf
*Tickets cannot be cancelled after they have been issued, so we recommend that you purchase your ticket on the day of departure.
<How to redeem electronic coupons (lift tickets, round-trip gondola tickets)>
Two days before your departure, you will be notified via the KKday "Message Manager" with the login number and URL to access the e-coupon.
Please exchange your gondola round-trip ticket or lift ticket at the ticket office on the first floor of Ishiuchi Resort Center.
Please present the electronic coupon when redeeming (this is different from the KKday voucher).
Please refer to the image below for the redemption method. The redemption screen is only available in English.
For details and other languages, please see the URL below.
English: https://www.japan-burari-trip.com/pdf/en_coupon.pdf
Traditional Chinese: https://www.japan-burari-trip.com/pdf/tc_coupon.pdf
Simplified Chinese: https://www.japan-burari-trip.com/pdf/sc_coupon.pdf
How to Issue JR Shinkansen Tickets *Please note that Shinkansen tickets cannot be cancelled once issued, so we recommend purchasing your ticket on the day of travel.
How to Redeem an Electronic Coupon The following information will be sent to your KKday "Message Manager" two days before your departure. (1) Your coupon login number (2) The URL for the operation screen *The operation screen is only available in English. *Please access the operation screen at the ski resort on the day of use. An error message will appear if you try to access it up until the day before.
Shuttle bus stop map
Nakazato Ski Center. If you have a plan that includes rentals, please come to the rental corner here.
Smile Kids Park offers rental sleds and snow tubing. If you're scared of hitting the slopes for the first time, try sliding down the gentle slopes at the Kids Park!
The train that was actually used has been turned into a rest area. Feel free to use it for eating and taking photos. Opening hours: 9:00 - 16:30
Purchase Notice
- There is no attendant for this plan.
- Please purchase your Shinkansen ticket yourself at the ticket vending machine at the station, and then board the train after receiving and issuing your ticket.
- For lift tickets and Smile Kids Park admission tickets, customers can issue an electronic coupon on their smartphone and present it at the ticket counter to exchange it.
- The operator will send you the following information via your KKday Message Manager at least 2 days before your departure.
- Customer number required for Shinkansen ticket issuance
- Customer number required to issue electronic coupons
- URL for the e-coupon operation screen
- Important points to note when boarding and departing the JR Shinkansen
- For independent individual tours, we will not contact you to cancel due to weather or other reasons.
- Please be sure to check the JR Shinkansen train schedule and ski resort conditions before departing.
1. Please be sure to check the JR Shinkansen train schedule and ski resort conditions before departing.
JR East train status: https://traininfo.jreast.co.jp/train_info/e/shinkansen.aspx *Please check for Joetsu Shinkansen departing from Tokyo Station.
〇Shinkansen timetable https://www.jreast-timetable.jp/
〇Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort https://www.yuzawa-nakazato.com/winter/
- For information on the free shuttle bus to Yuzawa Nakazato Snow Resort, please see the ski resort website : https://www.yuzawa-nakazato.com/winter/access/
Reminders
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: High blood pressure, Heart disease, Acrophobia, Asthma, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
For independent individual tours, we will not contact you to cancel due to weather or other reasons.
Take the Joetsu Shinkansen bound for Niigata, Echigo Yuzawa, or Gala Yuzawa.
If the reserved seats on the Shinkansen are full, you may be seated in an unreserved seat.
Shinkansen tickets cannot be cancelled after they have been issued, so please purchase your ticket on the day of departure. Please make sure to leave with plenty of time to spare.
Skiing is a dangerous sport, so we recommend that you take out travel insurance and accident insurance before you depart on your trip to cover any possible injuries.
Please note that some ski resorts may require a deposit when exchanging your lift ticket. This deposit will be refunded when you return your IC card.
In principle, if even one ski resort course is open, the ski plan will proceed and no refunds will be given.
During business hours, opening hours may be shortened or some lifts may be closed suddenly due to snowfall or other weather conditions, but no refunds will be given in such cases.
If the JR Shinkansen is suspended, the ski resort is closed, or no lifts, gondolas, or ropeways are operating due to weather, we will refund the full amount of your trip. Please be sure to complete the cancellation procedure before issuing your JR Shinkansen ticket.
Lift tickets do not include night skiing.
Please wear non-slip sneakers and warm clothing as you will be walking on snow.
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