Yokohama Quilt Show

Travel with fellow quilters to one of the most famous quilt shows in the world, International Quilt Week Yokohama. This show has become one of the largest patchwork and quilting events on the Japanese calendar.
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Japan Gourmet Connoisseur Tour

This journey is for people who love to eat, drink and travel. Venture beyond the familiar sushi and saki perception of Japanese food culture.
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Cherry Blossom Tour

Celebrate with the Japanese in Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) as you witness Japan's unofficial national flower change the scenery to a shade of pink.
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The Path to Traditional Japan

This all-embracing journey explores the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, which all have distinct proud histories and are unique in their own right.
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Japan's Timeless Sea Coast

The Japan Sea Coast is relatively unexplored by the foreign tourist, yet this stunning region of Japan opens the door to an exceptional appreciation and awareness of Japanese life.
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Spiritual Japan

This region of Japan easily warrants a week to truly discover the ancient cities of Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, not to mention the remoteness of Mt Koya-san.
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Contemporary Japan

Japan has some of the most acclaimed museums and art galleries in the world. Take the time to appreciate art culture along side Japanese tradition.
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Extensive Japan

Explore the land of the rising sun with the Japan Tour Specialist. Gain an extensive appreciation of this unique corner of the world.
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JAPAN SKI TOURS - ASAHI DAKE: Brief

The Asahi Dake area is an adventure skier's paradise. Asahi Dake village is at the base of Hokkaido's highest mountain, Mt. Asahi (2290 M). This area is famous for its access to the huge Daisetsusan National Park, its hot spring baths, extreme skiing and a powder snow season that can last three to four months. The area is serviced by a gondola that gives lift serviced access to unroped, untouched powder bowls that stretch as far as the eye can see. The terrain varies from steep and fast to gentle and drifting through the Silver Birch and Hokkaido Red Pine forests. The nightly top ups, when the northwesterly rolls over Hokkaido, are legendary.

Accommodation here is in a superb Lodge made of Douglas Fir with generous healthy meals and delightful hosts. Like many of our accommodations, you can relax in the in house natural hot spring baths after your day in the powder.

Cross Country, Telemarkers and Back Country skiers are in paradise here. 7.5 km of track cut for classic or skating, touring either above or below the tree line or telemarking the gondola serviced powder bowls.
Ski area lifts are limited to one 100 person gondola. There is no ski school and the skiing possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

SKILLS GRADING:

Asahi Dake does cater for all levels of skier from beginner to intermediate. However, to ski the lift assisted powder runs and back country bowls you need to be of an intermediate to advanced level in your skiing.

WARNING:

Asahi Dake is serviced by one gondola only and does not offer resort facilities such as ski school or comprehensive ski hire. This gondola can close in bad weather and there are no ticket refunds in the event of closure. There are no shops here. During severe weather caution is required above the lift line due to white out, extreme cold and possible blizzard conditions.