IIYAMA & KOSHA
Iiyama Kosha ski and snowboard progression tours in Japan. Tailored for learners and intermediates looking to improve their riding.
The Trip
Monster Tours IIYAMA & KOSHA · Progression Tour + Riders Tour
7D6N - 5 days of riding
Explore new and uncrowded resorts with the same amazing powder: Cupid, Ryuoo, Yomase, Nozawa Onsen and more. Customized experiences for riders based on skill level and interest.
Riders Tour:
A hosted experience with local riders covering riding, guiding and progression. Level up your freeriding with our hosts. Up the ante on your freestyle. Carve deeper and charge faster with our ski host.
Progression Tour:
Enjoy the mountain with a mix of lessons and hosted rides. Learn on the simulator in Singapore at Snow Monster, then enjoy it on the slopes.
Trip overview:
7D6N · modern ski-in ski-out hotel (twin share or queen private) · 1:5 host and instructor ratio · extendable to 7 riding days.
Add-on special:
Carving Clinic by Kijima Snowboards available as an add-on (Intermediate to Advanced).
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Itinerary
Arrival and Welcome
15:30 — Arrival shuttle from Iiyama Station to hotel 17:00 — Hotel check-in & gear fitting 19:00 — Welcome dinner in Iiyama City 21:00 — Fire up the stoke and get to know your group
Riding Day 1 & Onsen Town Visit
08:00 — Hotel breakfast 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 16:00 — Off-mountain: Explore 1100-year old onsen town for traditional Japanese snacks, onsen and après-ski 19:00 — Dinner at nearby onsen town 21:00 — Rest or après-ski with the group
Riding Day 2 & Artsy Japanese Town Visit
08:00 — Hotel breakfast 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 14:00 — Coffee, Matcha, and Sake run in quaint artsy Nagano town 15:00 — Outdoor onsen at the foot of a mountain overlooking artsy little Japanese town 19:00 — Dinner at our local favorite spot 21:00 — Rest or après-ski with the group
Riding Day 3 / Optional Sightseeing Day
08:00 — Hotel breakfast 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 09:00 — (Optional) Snow Monkey Park visit. See snow monkeys bathing in outdoor onsen, and if you're up for it, try an outdoor onsen surrounded by the monkeys (bring your bathing suit!) 16:00 — Coffee run, Matcha latte run, or early après-ski 19:00 — Dinner at a small mom-and-pop restaurant in small town 21:00 — Rest or après-ski with the group
Riding Day 4 & Sauna and Dinner by the Lake
08:00 — Hotel breakfast 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 16:00 — Off-mountain: Walk around a lake surrounded by the Japanese alps 17:00 — Try a private outdoor sauna with cold plunge by the lake 19:00 — Dinner nearby at our friends' local joint 21:00 — Rest or après-ski with the group
Riding Day 5 & Explore the City
08:00 — Hotel breakfast 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 16:00 — Off mountain: onsen and explore the city. Get sourvenirs for your loved ones back home. 19:00 — Dinner in the city 21:00 — Rest or après-ski with the group
Farewell and See You Again Soon
08:00 — Hotel breakfast 09:00 — Hotel check out. Depart to Iiyama Station 10:00 — Return shuttle arrives at Iiyama Station
Snow & weather
Getting there
Allow ~4–5 hours from the Tokyo airports to Iiyama Station — the Hokuriku Shinkansen is about 1h40 from Tokyo Station, plus your airport transfer. Aim to reach Iiyama Station before the 3:30 PM group pickup.
Travellers from outside Asia-Pacific should arrive in Japan a day early to manage jet lag before the riding begins.
The private charter leaves the hotel at 9:00 AM and reaches Iiyama Station at 10:00 AM. Please book onward travel from Iiyama Station — we do not transfer to the airport.
Common questions
What's the cancellation policy?
We understand that plans change, and we can't predict the future. So, we try to be as flexible as we can in giving you time to adjust your trips. To adjust or cancel your trips, please write to your team. The below is our cancellation policy and charges before the trip dates for this specific trip: ≥120 days: SGD 100 for payment processing 119-59 days: 50% refund <59 days: No refund
Are skiers welcome?
Yes. Skiers are welcome on every tour, and Rey is a dedicated full-time ski host living in Japan for the riders who prefer two planks.
What levels are catered for?
From never-ever beginners (with integrated simulator-to-slope lessons at Snow Monster) through to expert backcountry riders. Each week is set up for specific levels — check the tour title.
How big are the groups?
Small and intimate — a maximum of 20 guests per week with a 1:5 host ratio, so you actually get to explore our home mountain the way we do.