Niigata Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort | Shinkansen and reserved seating! Day trip skiing & snowboarding or snow fun plan | Choose from lift tickets or round-trip gondola tickets (departing from Tokyo Station)
- This is a great value plan that includes a round-trip reserved seat ticket on the Shinkansen and a lift ticket (8.5-hour ticket) or a round-trip gondola ticket at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort.
- Japan's pride and joy, the JR Shinkansen, is a high-speed train that runs punctually without the worry of traffic jams, allowing you to enjoy plenty of time in the snowy mountains.
- Traveling by Shinkansen means travel time is short, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo after a day of fun!
- Customers will need to issue their own tickets on the day to exchange for Joetsu Shinkansen tickets and lift tickets or round-trip gondola tickets.
- The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama is a popular photo spot. The transparent dome tent and the cafe with a fireplace are must-sees! There is also an area nearby where you can play in the snow, including sledding.
- Enjoy a stroll through the air on the Ishiuchi Maruyama gondola, and experience a world of silvery white.
Ski Activities
| Ski activity type | Lift tickets |
| Activity season | Winter |
| Activity level | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
Sightseeing Tours
| Transportation method | Get there on your own |
| Seasonal | Winter Ski Collection |
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 applying. However, we may not be able to accommodate your desired flight depending on seat availability. If your desired flight is fully booked or you do not have a preferred departure time, we will guide you on a train 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 / Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
(Outbound) Tokyo Station → (Joetsu Shinkansen) → Echigo-Yuzawa Station → (10-minute free shuttle bus from the East Exit) → Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort
- For information on the free shuttle bus stop for Ishiuchi Maruyama, please see the following website: https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/access/
- Please exchange your gondola round-trip ticket or lift ticket at the ticket office on the first floor of Ishiuchi Resort Center.
- Enjoy playing in the snow, skiing and snowboarding.
- Be sure to also enjoy "The Veranda," a popular photogenic spot. Don't miss the transparent dome tent and the cafe with a fireplace!
- Near the dome tents there is a snow play area where you can enjoy sledding and other activities. You can enjoy the natural snow to your heart's content even if you don't have skis.
- If you need to rent ski equipment, please make the necessary arrangements yourself. For details, please click here .
(Return) Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort → (10 minutes by free shuttle bus) → 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 applying. However, we may not be able to accommodate your desired flight depending on seat availability. If your desired flight is fully booked or you do not have a preferred departure time, we will guide you on a train 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 departure, you will be notified via the KKday "Message Manager" with the login number required for redemption and the 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.
Gondola Sunrise Express
A vast slope where you can enjoy skiing to your heart's content, with a panoramic view of the Echigo Sanzan mountains.
A transparent dome-shaped tent. You can also order takeout from the cafe and eat inside. Reservations are accepted on the first floor of "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama." Please check the website for details. https://ishiuchi.or.jp/tips/snowterrace/
"Grand Terrace" Enjoy the silvery white world created by the majestic nature. There is also a photo spot where you can become one with the snowy scenery.
Sunset at the observation terrace cafe at "The Veranda Ishiuchi Maruyama." A romantic moment.
Enjoy the wide variety of menu items at the observation terrace cafe.
Joetsu Shinkansen
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.
- To purchase a lift ticket (8.5-hour ticket) or a round-trip gondola ticket, you will need to issue an electronic coupon on your smartphone and present it at the ticket counter on the first floor of Ishiuchi Resort Center 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.
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 Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/
- Please check the website below for information on where to board the free shuttle bus to Ishiuchi Maruyama.
https://ishiuchi.or.jp/winter/access/
Reminders
A minimum of 1 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 5 day(s) before the departure date
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
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.
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.
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.
The lift ticket for this plan is valid for 8.5 hours of lift riding from the start.
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.
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