JAPANESE
ALPS
(日本アルプス)
- 7+ Day Honshu Roadtrip -
Starting at $1,950 per person
OVERVIEW
Honshu is the main island of Japan and boasts the Japanese Alps which span much of the western side of the island. Home to 3,000m+ peaks, this range lays claim to the steep and deep lines of Japan. Lift accessed backcountry and quick access from Tokyo add to the draw of this region.
INCLUDED
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7+ day van/RV/car rental
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Printed itinerary booklet
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Digital beta package
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GPS backcountry maps
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Annotated resort maps
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Onsen map
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Parking map
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Ski resort map
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Unlimited LTE Mobile Wi-Fi
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Carbon offset credits
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Travel booking
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In-Country customer assistance
NOT INCLUDED
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Airfare costs
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Gasoline costs
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Food and drink costs ($15-50/day)
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Lift tickets ($20-70/day)
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Ski/snowboard/avalanche Gear
ADD-ONS
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Private film/photo session
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Video edit package
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One-way vehicle shuttle
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Cat-skiing
THE DETAILS
The options on Honshu are endless and only limited by how far you want to drive. Hakuba Valley is certainly the most popular destination with 10 resorts spanning the valley. Hakuba is known for big, daunting lines and has played host to the Freeride World Tour and the Nagano Olympics. Beyond Hakuba there are endless alternatives including Myoko, Shiga Kogen, Yuzawa, Nozawa Onsen, and many more.
On Honshu you will find a much more traditional Japanese ski town feel. Old, narrow streets lined with Izakayas will often open up to a chairlift. Honshu gets about the same amount of snow as Hokkaido, just in bigger dumps less frequently. Honshu is best visited in January and February. Spring can come early in March and dump rain all the way to the summit.
BASIC ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrive in Tokyo and collect van/RV/car.
Day 2-6
Pow, onsen, kanpai, repeat.
Day 7
Return rental and depart.
FAQ
How do your prices compare?
Shop around at other packages and you'll find 7-day trips ranging from $2900 unguided to $3200+ for a guided trip. The dirty secret about the "guided" packages is that they often only guide you within and around the boundary of the resort. You're paying a guide to show you the in-bounds stashes that we have laid out for you on a map.
When is the best time to go?
Does my trip have to be 7-days?
Is it cold sleeping in a camper van or RV?
Is it safe to sleep in a car at night?
How will I shower and keep clean?
What is driving like in Japan?
What if I want to do a roadtrip but don't want to sleep in an RV?
How much can I expect to pay for the not included items?
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"Minus rental of the camper plan to spend about $50 USD per day per person to cover fuel, food, drinks, onsens, and other expenses." -
"120-150 dollars a day for most of the trip" -
"1200 for the month" -
"2-2.5K not including the RV cost for an 8-day Hokkaido trip plus sightseeing in Tokyo for a party of 2"