Shiga Kogen Beer Festival - 2012

Shiga Kogen - March 2011 TSC Trip
Shiga Kogen Snow Village - March 2011 TSC Trip
Shiga Kogen - March 2011 TSC Trip
Shiga Kogen Snow Monkeys - March 2011 TSC Trip
Shiga Kogen Snow Trees - March 2011 TSC Trip
Shiga Kogen Snow Village - March 2011 TSC Trip

This Club Trip features:
* Skiing/Boarding at Japan's biggest ski resort
* Free Snowboarding Lessons
* Craft beer and live music festival
- over 40 types of craft beer to try
- lots of live music
* Snow Village Event (Fireworks and Illumination)
* On slope, onsen hotel
* Free Snow Monkey Tour
* Friday night departure / two full days in the mountains!

Shiga Kogen Ski Resort is by far Japan's biggest ski area. Made up of 23 interconnected resort that can be skiied/boarded at all day with the one lift pass. The resort features over 80km of groomed runs and more than 70 lifts made up of gondolas, ropeways, high speed quads, pairs and singles. No matter your level of experience, with so much terrain to choose from you are certain to find a ski run thats perfect for you at Shiga Kogen.

Craft Beer and Live Music Festival

There are two great apres. ski events happening on this trip the 'Snow Village' illumination and fireworks show and 'Snow Monkey Beer Live' a craft beer and live music festival held in Shiga Kogen on the Saturday night of our trip. The annual 'Snow Village' event sees a large snowy area lit up with various illuminated shapes and features a fireworks show as well as food/drink stalls.

Snow Monkey Beer Live is a live music and beer festival featuring beers from over 40 Japanese craft breweries. The event also features loads of live music from some quality Japanese bands some of which performed at Fuji Rock last year. The full beer and live music lineup can be viewed on the events Official Page.

Shiga Kogen Snow Monkeys

Shiga Kogen is also famous for its snow monkeys, who spend most of the day lounging around in the hot springs at the base of the mountain. For those who would like to check out the Shiga Kogen Snow Monkeys in action we will be taking the bus 20min down the hill to visit the monkeys on the Sunday.

Hope you can join us for a weekend of good snow, good beer and good times!!!

Useful Links:
2011 March Shiga Kogen Trip - Photos
Shiga Kogen Ski Resort - Official Page
Snow Monkey Beer Live (Craft Beer / Live Music Festival) - Official Page

The Plan

Friday 16th March
19:45pm	Meet in Shinjuku. All aboard the TSC Bus! Watch movies, chat with old and new friends, and get excited! Stop to stretch and grab snacks along the way.
12:30am approx.	Arrive in Shiga Kogen and check into the Hotel. Have a late night onsen and/or sleep.

Saturday 17th March
07:00am	Wake up!
07:30am ~ 08:00am	Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
08:00am ~ 17:00pm	Head onto the slopes! Get out there early and Ski / Snowboard all day.
16:30pm ~ 18:00pm	Soak in the hotel onsen. Relax with a cold drink
18:00pm ~ 19:00pm	Dinner in the hotel restaurant.
19:00pm ~ late	Head out to check out the fireworks show at the Snow Village then continue on the the Craft Beer and Live Music Festival to try some of the great beers and check out some of the live music acts.

Sunday 18th March
07:30am	Breakfast at the Hotel
08:30am ~ 15:30pm	Skiing / Snowboarding at Shiga Kogen OR Snow Monkey Tour - followed by a soak in the onsen.
16:00pm	Board the bus for the trip back to Tokyo.
21:30pm	Arrive back in Shinjuku. Refreshed after a great weekend! Remember to swap contact details with the people you met!!

The Price

This Club Trip Includes:
Round Trip Private Bus from Tokyo to Shiga Kogen, Nagano
Two Night's Accomodation - Onsen in Hotel - 2 min walk or ski to lifts and beer fest
Breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday Mornings
Dinner on Saturday Night
One Lift Pass for use at all areas of Shiga Kogen Ski Resort.
Snow Monkey Tour on Sunday (National Park Entry Included).
Travel and Accident Insurance for the whole weekend
Town and Ski Resort Course Guide Maps
Chance to hang out with a fun group of snow loving folks!
Trip Options - Snowboard Set Rental (Board, Bindings, Boots) +1500yen per day - Ski Set Rental (Skis, Boots, Poles) +1500yen per day - Snow Wear Rental (Jacket, Pants) +1500yen per day - Snow Goggles +500yen per day - Snow Gloves +500yen per day - Ski/Board Lessons +3500yen half day (Lesson Fees - pay direct to instructor on the day) - Extra Lift Pass for Sunday - +4000yen - Entry to Beer/Music Fest includes glass plus 5 drink tickets - 3000yen payable on the day.
Total Cost : 24900 yen 1000 yen Early Bird Discount

Reserve a Space

Reservations are for Club Members only but if you have a friend who wants to come theres no worries just get them to join up as a member for free on the website first

Earlybird Discount - 1000yen off the trip price for members who book and pay before Feb. 17.

Rooms - Its 4 ~ 5 people per room at the hotel. Rooms are Japanese Style rooms with futons. Limited private two person rooms available at plus 2000yen per person.

There is only space on the bus for 53 people and these spaces will go to those who book first. This Club Trip will book out well before the trip date so if you are keen to come the earlier you reserve a space the better!

1000 yen Early Bird Discount