SNOW JAL JAPAN
Out of this world skiing & snowboarding experience!
Why JAPAN?
THE JA-POW FACTOR
Japan’s snow season runs from late November to late April.
With consistent, high-quality snow throughout the season, Japan offers fantastic alpine skiing, as well as
Ja-Pow - some of the best powder snow in the world! Japan’s average snowfall is 10 m, with areas of
Hokkaido getting double that amount! Skiing and snowboarding holidays in Japan are great value for money,
even when compared to the cost of European, and North American resorts.
UNIQUE APRÈS SKI
After a busy day out on the snow chill out in a lively Japanese pub, known as izakaya. Drink refreshing craft or draft beer, or try out the local sake (rice wine) or shochu (traditional distilled liquor). Enjoy traditional Japanese winter food such as nabe: a hearty hotpot dish made with meat or seafood, tofu, and vegetables all cooked in a tasty, warming broth.
THE HOT STUFF &
CULTURE COUNTRY
The perfect way to relax and ease sore muscles following a hard day on the slopes is to take a dip in an onsen: natural hot springs common in most Japanese snow resorts. You can even watch cute Japanese macaques soaking in the onsen of the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano. Japan is bountiful not only in snow, but also in all manner of culture, including temples, shrines, and festivals of which the Sapporo Snow Festival with its spectacular snow and ice carvings attracts people from far and wide.
OUTSTANDING
HOSPITALITY
With accommodation to suit all budgets, Japan has nearly 550 snow resorts across Japan. Why not stay in a tatami-matted room at a traditional Japanese inn, called a ryokan. For dinner wear yukata, a casual type of kimono; and eat some of the best Japanese cuisine you can find. Whatever your budget, Japan’s warm, welcoming, under-stated hospitality will be an ever-present element of your stay.
Why JAL?
INTERNATIONAL
NETWORK
6 daily direct flights from Europe to Tokyo Haneda and Narita. We get you to Tokyo, and from there the Japanese Alps is only a short bullet train journey away!
Our partner Finnair operates a direct flight between Helsinki and Sapporo from December 2019.
COMPREHENSIVE
DOMESTIC NETWORK
Include a return domestic Japan flight for free in your itinerary to reach the snow resorts in Hokkaido and Tohoku, without missing a day!
TOKYO STOPOVER
Include a few days sightseeing en route in Tokyo. Leave your snow equipment at the airport at the JAL ABC counter, and collect it before heading off on the rest of your journey (for transit over 24 hours, a stop-over charge of £75/€75 applies).
GENEROUS FREE
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Free baggage allowance in Economy and Premium Economy Class is 2 pieces each weighing 23 kg, and in Business and First Class 3 pieces each weighing 32 kg.
FREE SKI / SNOWBOARD
EQUIPMENT CHECK-IN*
Use your 2nd free piece of checked baggage for snow equipment: skis or snowboard plus boots. This will be accepted at no charge as long as everything is in a protective case, and does not exceed your baggage weight allowance. Once booked, call JAL Reservation Centre to inform us in advance. *Only when travelling during the winter season between December and April.
* Also allowed on Finnair's operated flights to Japan.
5-STAR
INTERNATIONAL
AIRLINE!
Certified by Skytrax as a 5-star International Airline, and awarded for the 3rd year-running TripAdvisor’s "Best Airline in Japan". Why not try out our award-winning seats and services in First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Classes? Indulge in our delicious inflight cuisine, and enjoy the very latest inflight entertainment.
Sample Itinerary
London
Sapporo
JL042 9:35 Sat Dep London
6:25 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL505 8:30 Sun Dep Tokyo10:00 Sun Arr Sapporo
Enjoy snow in Hokkaido
JL500 8:00 Fri Dep Hokkaido9:40 Fri Arr Tokyo
Tokyo sightseeing
JL041 2:45 Sat Dep Tokyo6:25 Sat Arr London
LondonYuzawa
JL042 9:35 Sat Dep London6:25 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
Train 8:30 Sun Dep Tokyo
11:00 Sun Arr Yuzawa
Enjoy snow in Yuzawa
Train 8:00 Fri Dep Yuzawa10:00 Fri Arr Tokyo
2 nights in Tokyo
JL043 11:30 Sun Dep Tokyo15:10 Sun Arr London
ParisYamagata
JL046 19:00 Sat Dep Paris14:55 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL179 17:40 Sun Dep Tokyo18:45 Sun Arr Yamagata
Enjoy snow in Zao
JL174 8:50 Sat Dep Yamagata9:55 Sat Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL045 10:55 Sat Dep Tokyo15:40 Sat Arr Paris
ParisHakuba
JL046 19:00 Sat Dep Paris14:55 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
Train 16:30 Sun Dep Tokyo20:00 Sun Arr Hakuba
Enjoy snow in Hakuba
Train 13:00 Thu Dep Hakuba16:30 Thu Arr Tokyo
2 nights in Tokyo
JL045 10:55 Sat Dep Tokyo15:40 Sat Arr Paris
FrankfurtSapporo
JL408 19:40 Sat Dep Frankfurt15:00 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL3049 18:45 Sun Dep Tokyo20:35 Sun Arr Sapporo
Enjoy snow in Sapporo
JL3040 7:50 Sat Dep Hokkaido9:35 Sat Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL407 11:00 Sat Dep Tokyo15:15 Sat Arr Frankfurt
FrankfurtMyoko
JL408 19:40 Fri Dep Frankfurt15:00 Sat Arr Tokyo
Transit
Train 16:30 Sat Dep Tokyo19:00 Sat Arr Myoko
Enjoy snow in Myoko Kogen
Train 10:00 Thu Dep Myoko12:30 Thu Arr Tokyo
2 nights in Tokyo
JL407 11:00 Sat Dep Tokyo15:15 Sat Arr Frankfurt
MoscowSapporo
JL422 17:00 Fri Dep Moscow8:35 Sat Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL6019 10:50 Sat Dep Tokyo12:40 Sat Arr Sapporo
Enjoy snow in Sapporo
JL506 11:00 Fri Dep Sapporo12:40 Fri Arr Tokyo
Overnight in Tokyo
JL421 10:45 Sat Dep Tokyo15:05 Sat Arr Moscow
MoscowHakuba
JL422 17:00 Sat Dep Moscow8:35 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
Train 10:00 Sun Dep Tokyo13:30 Sun Arr Hakuba
Enjoy snow in Hakuba
Train 13:00 Thu Dep Hakuba16:30 Thu Arr Tokyo
2 nights in Tokyo
JL421 10:45 Sat Dep Tokyo15:05 Sat Arr Moscow
HelsinkiSapporo
JL414 17:25 Sat Dep Helsinki10:00 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL517 13:30 Sun Dep Tokyo15:00 Sun Arr Sapporo
Enjoy snow in Sapporo
JL3040 7:50 Sat Dep Sapporo9:35 Sat Arr Tokyo
Transit
JL413 11:30 Sat Dep Tokyo15:00 Sat Arr Helsinki
HelsinkiMyoko
JL414 17:25 Sat Dep Helsinki10:00 Sun Arr Tokyo
Transit
Train 12:00 Sun Dep Tokyo14:30 Sun Arr Myoko
Enjoy snow in Myoko Kogen
Train 10:00 Thu Dep Myoko12:30 Thu Arr Tokyo
2 nights in Tokyo
JL413 11:30 Sat Dep Tokyo15:00 Sat Arr Helsinki
By Plane
Ski resorts in
Hokkaido and Tohoku
Up to two Japan domestic flights can be included in your international ticket free of charge.
By Train from Tokyo
Ski resorts around Tokyo
Jump on a bullet train or a snow bus to access the Japanese Alps.
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