[Niigata, Ishiuchi] A day trip plan to a world of silvery white snow on the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo - A recommended plan for those who want to see snow at Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort and take stylish photos!

This is a day trip plan to take the Joetsu Shinkansen to see the wonderful snowy world of Japan. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting point, Tokyo Station, you can start your trip freely. The Joetsu Shinkansen is comfortable and punctual, so you will arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station in the snow country in just over an hour. After playing in the snow, you can board the Shinkansen at your preferred time and arrive at Tokyo Station in just over an hour, so you can enjoy dinner in Tokyo! ~ Flow of the day ~ ① 8:20 Meeting: Near the ticket gate at Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station A staff member holding a Japan Burari Trip flag will be waiting for you. You will be given your Shinkansen ticket and guide, and a simple explanation will be given. (Please note that the explanation from the staff at Tokyo Station and the written guide of the plan that you will be given will be in English only.) ② Please board the Joetsu Shinkansen. This is a plan for using unreserved seats. Please board the Shinkansen at your preferred time. To secure a seat, we recommend that you go to the departure platform early and line up. ③ Arrive at Echigo Yuzawa Station. Take the free shuttle bus to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort. A bus to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort leaves from the east exit of Echigo Yuzawa Station. (It takes about 10 minutes to arrive)④ Exchange for a round-trip gondola ticket at the ticket counter. Present the electronic coupon obtained with the QR code given to you at the time of departure, exchange it for a round-trip gondola ticket, and board the gondola. ⑤ Board the gondola and go to the observation terrace cafe "The Veranda". Enjoy a wonderful time while enjoying the snowy scenery. ⑥ Take the free shuttle bus to Echigo Yuzawa Station. Return to Echigo Yuzawa Station by shuttle bus as you did on the way there. Don't miss out on the fun of Echigo Yuzawa Station as a souvenir spot! ⑦ Take the Joetsu Shinkansen to Tokyo at your preferred time. You'll be in Tokyo in just over an hour. Dinner in Tokyo! That's also possible.

During this time of year, the Joetsu Shinkansen operates two to four trains per hour in the morning and evening. If you are in a non-reserved seat car, you can board at any time. This is a very convenient plan because you can decide your schedule at the time, whether you want to enjoy lots of snow or return to Tokyo early.

On a clear day, you can see the impressive vast snow-capped mountains. If the conditions are right, you can see a sea of clouds and the mountains of Echigo dyed in the sunset. It depends on the weather, but please forgive us if this is the case as this is Mother Nature. Please come and experience the silvery world covered in snow.

Take a gondola to the stylish observation terrace cafe "The Veranda." Spend some time surrounded by the beautiful snow at the cafe and on the observation terrace, surrounded by the flickering flames of a bonfire. At the cafe you can enjoy a wide variety of meals and sweets. The extremely rare clear dome tent is a stylish photo spot!