Japan, 2027
Westminster School is delighted to offer Senior School students the opportunity to participate in a Japan Snow Tour in 2027. Students will experience world-class skiing in Hakuba, as well as cultural highlights in Tokyo, while travelling with friends and staff in a safe and supported environment.
Dates:
Thursday 7 January - Monday 18 January 2027
Travel Information:
Students will depart from Adelaide, flying via Singapore with Singapore Airlines.
Note: As this is an international trip, a valid passport with at least six months before expiry is required to attend.
Staff:
Carly Dansie and Kate Stewart
Cost:
The estimated cost for the 2027 tour is approximately $8,950 (subject to final bookings), with a payment plan available.
Itinerary
Day 1
Thursday 7 January 2027
3.35 pm – Meet at Adelaide International Airport
6.35 pm – Flight SQ276 Adelaide → Singapore
10.55 pm – Arrive in Singapore
Dinner - Own expense
11.55 pm - Flight SQ638 Singapore → Narita
Day 2
Friday 8 January
7.30 am – Arrive at Narita International Airport
8.15 am – English speaking 'Meet and Greet' service at the airport upon arrival (Japan Specialist)
8.30 am – Private coach transfer for Hakuba Alps Hotel via Snow Monkey Park
Breakfast stop en-route - Own expense
1.00 pm – Arrive to Snow Monkey Park and walk to see the Monkeys in the hot springs
2.30 pm – Travel from Snow Money Park→ Hakuba
Lunch stop en-route – Own expense
5.30 pm – Check in at Hakuba Alps Hotel Norikura
6.00 pm- Dinner
Day 3
Saturday 9 January
7.00 am – Breakfast
8.00 am – Collect equipment hire
8.50 am – Meet instructors
9.00–11.00 am – Morning ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm – Walk to accommodation
4.00 pm – Store equipment hire
6.00 pm – Dinner
Day 4
Sunday 10 January
7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors
9.00–11.00 am – Morning ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm – Walk to accommodation
4.00 pm – Store equipment hire
5.45 pm - Board coach transfer to Escal Plaza
7.00 pm – Buffet dinner and Drumming Show
TBC - Board private coach back to accommodation
Day 5
Monday 11 January
7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors
9.00–11.00 am – Morning ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
2.00 pm – Ski/coach transfer to accommodation
2.30 pm – Store equipment hire
3.30 pm - Board coach to return to Escal Plaza
4.00 pm - Free time around Escal Plaza / Happo One
Dinner - Own expense
8.00 pm – Board shuttle back to accommodation
Day 6
Tuesday 12 January
7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors (shuttle to Cortina Ski Resorts)
9.00–11.00 am – Morning ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm - Board coach to return to accommodation
4.00 pm – Store equipment hire
6.00 pm – Dinner
Day 7
Wednesday 13 January
7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors (shuttle to Cortina Ski Resorts)
9.00–11.00 am – Morning ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm – Walk back to accommodation
4.00 pm – Board coach transfer to Goryu Escal Plaza
Dinner - At local restaurant in Goryu
6.30 pm – Night skiing at Goryu 47
8.30 pm – Board shuttle back to accommodation and store equipment hire
Day 8
Thursday 14 January
7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors (shuttle to Cortina)
9.00–11.00 am – Morning ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm – Store ski hire
4.00 pm – Walk back to accommodation
4.30 pm – Return equipment hire
6.00 pm – Dinner
Day 9
Friday 15 January
7.30 am – Breakfast
8.00 am – Check out
8.45 am – Transfer to Tokyo
1.30 pm – Arrive at Kawaguchiko
Lunch – Own expense
2.30 pm – Leisure time at Mt Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi
4.30 pm – Depart for Tokyo accommodation
6.00 pm - Check in at Henna Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi
Dinner – Own arrangements
Day 10
Saturday 16 January
9.00 am – Breakfast
9.50 am – Meet guide
10.00 am – Depart for full-day sightseeing tour
10.30 am - Tour the Imperial Palace
11.30 am - See views of Tokyo at Tokyo Tower
Lunch - own expense
1.30 pm – Leisure time and shopping in Akihabara
3.30 pm - Depart on coach to TeamLab Planets Interactive Gallery
5.30 pm – Transfer to dinner
6.00 pm – Dinner at Matsuri Bayashi
8.00 pm – Return to hotel
Day 11
Sunday 17 January
8.00 am – Breakfast
9.00 am – Depart for Sumo Wrestling match
11.30 am - Depart for half day private tour
12.00 pm – Explore Shinjuku / Meiji Shrine / Harajuku
Lunch – Own expense
3.00 pm – Leisure time to explore Shibyua for shopping
Dinner - Own expense in Shibuya
7.20 pm – Depart for Haneda Airport
7.55 pm – Arrive at Haneda Airport
10.55 pm – Flight SQ635 Tokyo→ Singapore
Day 12
Monday 18 January
5.20 am – Arrive to Singapore
Breakfast – Own arrangements
8.05 am – Flight SQ277 Singapore → Adelaide
5.20 pm – Arrive in Adelaide
Please direct further enquiries regarding the trip, or the nature of the activities, to Tour Manager, Kate Stewart at KStewart@westminster.sa.edu.au