Niseko Early Bird Special Holiday - Japan Snow Package.

Okushiga Kogen Resort is located in Shiga Kogen, the largest snow resort in Japan. Shiga Kogen has now grown to consist of 21 ski fields with 66 lifts and gondolas, and more than 80 unique courses.

With its long history and large size, abundant powder snow and a wide variety of courses, Shiga Kogen was honored to host the Alpine Ski Giant Slalom and Slalom competition during the Nagano Olympic Games held in 1998 Most of the ski fields in Shiga Kogen allow skiers and snowboarders to enjoy their sports on the same courses, but in the Okushiga Kogen field no snowboarding is allowed. Okushiga Kogen is the ultimate destination for serious skiers

Package price	Package includes	Departure
$1,580 / Adult $1,100 / Child (7 - 12)	► 6 nights accommodation at Okushiga Kogen Hotel ► 5 days lift pass ► 1 night accommodation at hot springs ryokan in snow monkey area ► breakfasts	12 Dec 2009 - 20 Mar 2010

Remarks :
► Airfare is not included
► $30 per person is required for the cost of transfer between Okushiga Kogen Resort and Snow Monkey's area
► $100 per person surcharge applies for all stays over the NYE period

Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen are the two most prominent of more than half a dozen hot springs, clustered together in Yamanouchi Town in northern Nagano Prefecture. The area is most famous for its so called "snow monkeys", wild Japanese monkeys who are enjoying the naturally hot waters just like the human visitors.