MYOKO & ARAI
Fully hosted ski and snowboard trip to Myoko & Arai, Japan. Deep powder, local guides, and small groups. Welcoming complete beginners to advanced riders.
The Trip
Monster Tours MYOKO & ARAI · Riders Tour + Progression Tour
7D6N - 5 days of riding
Our home mountain. More than 8 seasons here. Discover Myoko & Arai with full-time local riders — not just the usual resorts. Ride lines not on the map with small, intimate groups (max 20, 1:5 host/instructor ratio). Stay with us in a newly-renovated cozy lodge with hot bath, ensuite toilet and comfortable beds.
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.
Experts Only Tour:
An advanced hosted experience with local expert riders covering professional guided backcountry touring and deep exploration beyond lift-accessed runs and lines.
Requires S$315 add-on during Early Bird sale, S$350 during Regular period.
Trip overview:
7D6N · newly renovated lodge with ensuite toilet (private queen / twin share / shared room max 4 pax) · 1:5 host and instructor ratio · extendable to 7 riding days.
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Itinerary
Arrival and Welcome
15:00 — Arrival shuttle from Nagano to Myoko lodge 17:00 — Lodge check-in & gear fitting 19:00 — Welcome dinner in Myoko area 21:00 — Fire up the stoke and get to know your group
Riding Day 1 & Luxury Outdoor Onsen
08:00 — Breakfast at the lodge 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 15:00 — Outdoor onsen in a luxury hotel at the base of the mountain 19:00 — Private dinner at a cozy cafe specializing in homemade comfort food 21:00 — Rest or Après-ski with the group
Riding Day 2 & Explore the City
08:00 — Breakfast at the lodge 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 15:00 — Outdoor onsen in a luxury hotel at the base of the mountain 19:00 — Dinner at the city 21:00 — Rest or Après-ski with the group
Riding Day 3 / Optional Sightseeing Day
08:00 — Breakfast at the lodge 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 09:00 — (Optional) See the northern beach where the snow meets the sea. Explore the city, sake brewery visit, and coffee run. 15:00 — Outdoor onsen at our local favorite sport 19:00 — Sushi dinner at our favorite place in the city 21:00 — Rest or Après-ski with the group
Riding Day 4 & Sauna and Dinner by the Lake
08:00 — Breakfast at the lodge 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 15:00 — Off-mountain: Walk around a lake surrounded by the Japanese alps 16:00 — 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 & Local Cozy Onsen
08:00 — Breakfast at the lodge 09:00 — On-mountain lessons / hosted riding with local riders 16:00 — Try a new onsen surrounded by Japanese mountains 19:00 — Dinner at a local spot nearby Myoko Kogen 21:00 — Rest or Après-ski with the group
Farewell and See You Again Soon
08:00 — Breakfast at the lodge 10:00 — Check-out & shuttle back to Nagano (late checkout available)
Snow & weather
Getting there
Allow ~5 hours from the Tokyo airports to Nagano Station. Take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Nagano Station, then our private charter will pick you up at 3:30 PM. Land by mid-morning to comfortably make the afternoon pickup.
Travellers from outside Asia-Pacific should arrive a day early to shake off jet lag before the first ride day.
The private charter leaves Myoko lodge at 10:00 AM and reaches Nagano Station around 11:00 AM. Please arrange onward travel and book your own train ticket, since we do not transfer to Tokyo or the airport.
Common questions
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.
Where do the shuttles run from?
We run 2× return shuttles from Nagano, plus 4× private cars daily once you're with us in Myoko.
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.