Gujo

The driver was very professional, making driving in the snow reassuring. The ride was excellent, and they were extremely punctual. If you're visiting Nagoya, definitely choose this company; it will make your trip worthwhile.

Perfect for a day trip. Kids can enjoy it too. Very good.

If you have kids, you absolutely must go! They can burn off energy all day long, and they'll fall asleep on the bus in no time until the final stop. It's fantastic!

This time we traveled in an eight-seater van, which was comfortable. The driver, who also led the tour, was very friendly, and the whole trip was very relaxing and stress-free. 👍

The check-in time was 6:50 AM on a weekday Friday, but the actual assembly time was 7:40 AM. You don't actually need to arrive that early. You'll receive ski resort vouchers, rental discount coupons, free access to the public baths, etc. Knowing a little Japanese makes communication easier. The bus journey takes about two hours, with a 15-minute break for restroom use. We arrived at WhitePia ski resort at 9:50 AM and met at 5:00 PM for the return trip. The ski resort has two buildings: one is the rental shop, and the other has a restaurant, restrooms, and a counter. You need to exchange your card for a ski resort IC card at the counter to take the ski lift up the mountain. The deposit is 500 yen, and the card will be printed with the date of the day. Today, the ski resort was open until 4:45 PM. To rent ski suits and equipment at the rental shop, you need to scan a QR code with your phone and also provide a photocopy of your passport. Perhaps because it's weekday, the staff said there's a discount even without a coupon; two ski suits and equipment cost less than 7000 yen, and you have to return them before 4:15 PM. They seemed to have a good stock. The ski suit cuffs smelled bad, and the ski boot clips popped open easily, but they were still usable. There are changing rooms on the second floor of the rental shop and the basement of the adjacent restaurant. Lockers cost 300 yen, and shoe lockers cost 100 yen. There's also a large public bath on the third floor of the restaurant. Although the itinerary includes a free bath pass, towel rental is extra, so I recommend bringing your own. The resort has hot and cold water pools and a sauna. Lockers cost 100 yen, but I saw many people just putting their luggage in baskets without locking them. The resort has a 2-hour usage period; remember to pay attention to the return bus meeting time. Finally, regarding clothing, for first-time skiers, I highly recommend wearing wrist and hip protection, as these areas are most prone to injury. Wear a thermal undershirt and a thick sweater, plus the rented ski jacket, which should be warm enough. Next, a beanie, gloves, and goggles. If you bring your own, you don't need to spend an extra 1000 yen to rent. Thick motorcycle gloves provide the same protection. Finally, I wish everyone a happy skiing experience!

Led by a Chinese-speaking driver and guide, the day begins with a 2.5-hour stop in Shirakawa-go. The white, sandalwood-style village in winter truly resembles a fairytale; you can stroll around, take photos, and find a restaurant for a snack if you get tired. Afterwards, head to Morigago-no-Sato to play in the snow. This area is a pasture in summer and covered in snow in winter. You can freely play in the snow for an hour (depending on the snowfall), which the kids love 💕. There are also optional activities nearby, such as horseback riding and feeding small animals (at your own expense). You can also sample local dairy products at the shop. It's a fulfilling and wonderful experience, and the itinerary isn't too rushed. Highly recommended!

Our tour guide, Xiao Jia, was inexperienced and gave a vague answer about the meeting time. It was the first time I'd encountered such an inexperienced guide on a day trip, and I was a little flustered. But the Pastoral Garden was really fun! The kids had a blast and kept wishing they'd come back again. Luckily, there was a heavy snowfall a couple of days ago, which allowed us to enjoy the snow scenery today.