Japan Snow Tour

Luggage

• Large suitcase (checked luggage – max 25kg; recommended under 18kg)
• Backpack (carry-on – max 7kg)

Please ensure your suitcase is clearly labelled with your name, address, and Westminster School.

Essential Documents

• Passport (valid for at least six months beyond the return date)
• Prescription medications (packed separately according to instructions)

Snow Gear

• Wool or polypropylene thermal top
• Wool or polypropylene leggings
• Fleece or wool mid-layers (ideally one thick and one thin)
• Waterproof jacket suitable for snowsports
• Waterproof ski or over-pants
• Waterproof snow gloves or mittens
• Wool-blend ski socks
• Beanie, balaclava, and/or neck warmer
• Snow goggles
• Sturdy waterproof footwear

Casual Clothing

• T-shirts (short and long sleeve)
• Shorts, jeans, track pants
• Jumper/cardigans and warm jacket
• Thin puffer jacket or coat for night outings
• Casual clothes for evenings and down time
• Sleepwear
• Plenty of socks and underwear
• Covered walking shoes
• Thongs/sandals for use in accommodation only

Personal Items

• Basic toiletries (travel size toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant – no spray cans, hairbrush, etc.)
• Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
• Copy of passport (provided), home address and emergency contact details
• Mobile phone and charger
• Travel SIM or international roaming (Wi-Fi is available in all hotels)
• Hygiene products (personal items as needed)
• Mini packs of tissues
• Plastic bags for dirty laundry and shoes
• Mini games or books for travel

Clothing Expectations

All clothing and accessories must be appropriate and in keeping with Westminster School Casual Day standards. Tour staff reserve the right to ask a student to change their attire if required.

Return international flights with Singapore Airlines (subject to final confirmation)

Private coach transfers in Japan

7 nights’ accommodation at Hakuba Alps Hotel (multi-share, breakfast & dinner included)

Tokyo accommodation

6-day ski hire (equipment & helmet)

6-day lift pass (Norikura & Cortina resorts)

6-day ski lessons (2 hours per day, Norikura & Cortina Ski Schools)

Drumming Show & Dinner

Excursions including Snow Monkey Park, Zenko Ji Temple, Tokyo Sky Tree Tower, and a full-day

Tokyo sightseeing tour

Optional extras

Parka and pants 5-day hire: $215 per person

Sunday 11 January

8.05 am – Flight SQ632 Singapore → Tokyo Haneda
3.35 pm – Arrive Haneda Airport
4.30 pm – Meet English-speaking guide
5.00 pm – Private coach transfer to Hakuba Alps Hotel
Dinner stop en-route – Own expense
9.00 pm – Check in at Hakuba Alps Hotel Norikura

Monday 12 January

7.00 am – Breakfast
8.00 am – Collect 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 hire
5.30–6.40 pm – Dinner

Tuesday 13 January

7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors
9.00–11.00 am – Ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm – Walk
4.00 pm – Store hire
5.30–6.40 pm – Dinner

Wednesday 14 January

7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors
9.00–11.00 am – Ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm – Walk
4.00 pm – Store hire
5.30–6.40 pm – Dinner

Thursday 15 January

7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors
9.00–11.00 am – Ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
4.00 pm – Store hire
5.45 pm – Transfer to Escal Plaza
7.00 pm – Buffet dinner & drumming show
TBA – Return to accommodation

Friday 16 January

7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors (shuttle to Cortina)
9.00–11.00 am – Ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
4.00 pm – Ski back to accommodation
5.00 pm – Dinner
6.00 pm – Shuttle to Goryu 47
6.30 pm – Night skiing
8.30 pm – Shuttle returns

Saturday 17 January

7.30 am – Breakfast
8.50 am – Meet instructors (shuttle to Cortina)
9.00–11.00 am – Ski lesson
11.00 am – Ski at leisure
Lunch – Own expense
3.30 pm – Store ski hire
4.00 pm – Ski back to accommodation
4.30 pm – Return equipment hire
5.30–6.40 pm – Dinner

Sunday 18 January

7.30 am – Breakfast
8.00 am – Check out
8.30 am – Transfer to Snow Monkey Park
10.30 am – Visit Snow Monkey Park
1.00 pm – Transfer to Tokyo
Lunch en-route – Own expense
6.00 pm – Check in at Henna Hotel Asakusa Tawaramachi
Dinner – Own arrangements
7.00 pm – Transfer to Haneda Airport
10.55 pm – Flight departs (SQ635)

Monday 19 January

9.00 am – Breakfast
9.50 am – Meet guide
10.00 am – Depart for full-day sightseeing tour
10.20–11.20 am – Akihabara
11.30 am–12.30 pm – Imperial Palace
1.00 pm – Meiji Shrine / Harajuku / Shibuya (lunch own expense)
5.30 pm – Transfer to dinner
6.00–7.30 pm – Dinner at Ocean Club Buffet
7.30 pm – Return to hotel

Tuesday 20 January

8.00 am – Breakfast
9.00 am – Walk to Sensoji & Nakamise Street
Lunch – Own expense
2.45 pm – Walk to Tokyo Skytree
3.30 pm – Visit Skytree
4.20 pm – Walk back to hotel (arrive ~5.00 pm)
5.45 pm – Walk to Matsuri Bayashi for 6.00 pm dinner
8.00 pm – Walk back to hotel

Wednesday 21 January

4.30 am – Check out
Breakfast – Own arrangements
5.00 am – Transfer to Haneda Airport
6.00 am – Arrive + check-in
7.00 am – Breakfast at airport (own expense)
8.50 am – Flight SQ631 Tokyo → Singapore
3.20 pm – Arrive Singapore
Free time at Changi
11.40 pm – Flight SQ279 Singapore → Adelaide

Thursday 22 January 2026

8.50 am – Arrive Adelaide