[Niigata, Ishiuchi] Ski & Snowboard Day Trip Plan from Tokyo on the Joetsu Shinkansen ~ A great deal that includes a lift ticket to Ishiuchi Maruyama Ski Resort!

This is a day trip plan to enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the vast Ishiuchi Maruyama mountain by riding the Joetsu Shinkansen. After receiving your Shinkansen ticket and travel guide from the staff at the meeting point in 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 a lot of skiing, 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 8:10 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 brief 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 lift ticket (8.5 hours ticket) at the ticket counter. Present the electronic coupon obtained with the QR code given to you at the time of departure and exchange it for a lift ticket. ⑤ Enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Enjoy the vast slopes to your heart's content! ⑥ Take the free shuttle bus to Echigo Yuzawa Station. Return to Echigo Yuzawa Station by shuttle bus in the same way as 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.

This is a great value plan that includes a lift ticket (8.5 hour ticket) to Ishiuchi Maruyama. Enjoy skiing to your heart's content on the vast slopes!

Take a gondola to the stylish observation terrace cafe "The Veranda." Enjoy a relaxing time at the cafe and 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!