• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
GO TO EXPAT LIVING SINGAPORE
GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Expat Living Hong Kong HomepageExpat Living Hong Kong

Moving to Hong Kong and not sure where to start? Expat Living is the essential lifestyle guide to living in Hong Kong.

Login Pelcro Shop

Menu
  • Living In Hong Kong
      • Living Here
      • Where To Live
      • Schools
      • For Guys
        • Private tutors in Hong Kong
        • Image of Chinese characters for article on tips for learning Mandarin Chinese languageSix steps to a magical Mandarin Story
        • International Women’s Day: Nominate Someone Special
        • Helping our communities learn to swim
      • View all
    Close
  • Things To Do
      • Things To Do
      • What’s On/Calendar
      • Competitions & Offers
        • KidsFest 2023 Hong Kong - Tabby McTatTop 35 Best Things To Do In Hong Kong This Weekend
        • 6 super reasons to visit sky100
        • Best playgrounds & parks for the kids
        • What to watch this month – Netflix & more!
      • View all
    Close
  • Kids
      • Activities & Things To Do
      • Education & Enrichment
      • Health & Wellness
      • Mums & Babies
      • Podcasts
        • Private tutors in Hong Kong
        • We chat with two GSIS families
        • A boarding school with wildlife on the doorstep!
        • Children's teeth and bracesKids and braces – all you need to know
      • View all
    Close
  • Homes
      • Home Décor
      • Readers Homes
        • A New Home in The New Territories
        • Transforming an old Hong Kong junk
        • Image of Altfield home furnishings showroomWhere to get designer home furnishings
        • Hong Kong People: Meet Laura Pezza
      • View all
    Close
  • Travel
      • Short Breaks
      • Further Afield
      • Travel News & Offers
        • Sequoia Lodge, AustraliaTravel Tips: Hot hotels for 2023
        • Mount KinabuluClimbing Mount Kinabalu in Sabah
        • Son Doong CaveJourney into the world’s largest cave
        • Famous movie locations in Asia - Hong Kong - Gage Street8 Famous Movie Locations in Asia
      • View all
    Close
  • Wine & Dine
      • Recipes & Groceries
      • Bars & Restaurants
        • Thai food at Monsoon restaurant in Hong KongRestaurant Review: Monsoon
        • 6 super reasons to visit sky100
        • Popcorn Shrimp with Spicy Honey Mayo
        • Indulgent chocolate cake - recipeRecipe: Indulgent Chocolate Cake
      • View all
    Close
  • Style & Beauty
      • Fashion
      • Hair & Beauty
        • Convertible clothing that can be mix-and-matched
        • where to get botox in hong kongBotox in Hong Kong – All you need to know
        • Where to buy (and sell!) watches
        • Face masks, spa products, body scrubsWe test body scrubs, creams, masks & more!
      • View all
    Close
  • Health & Fitness
      • Medical & Dental
      • Fitness
      • Wellness
        • dry eye disease - causes, symptoms and treatment for dry eyesDo you suffer from dry eyes?
        • family dental clinics and dentists in Hong KongFamily Dental Clinics and Dentists in HK
        • Children's teeth and bracesKids and braces – all you need to know
        • Safe & healthy eating during pregnancy
      • View all
    Close
  • Shop
    • Magazine
    • Advertise With Us
    • Close

Want a fuss-free ski holiday in Japan?

14 October, 2019 by Expat Living 3 Min Read

https://expatliving.hk/want-a-fuss-free-ski-holiday-in-japan/

Skiing in Japan is hugely popular right now – and it’s no surprise when you consider how brilliant the conditions are. In particular, the northern island of Hokkaido is a hotspot for skiers and snowboarders. Why? Because metres and metres of perfect dry snow falls here every year.

Skiing in Japan the easy way

If you’re new to skiing, or you want to keep things simple on your next trip, Club Med’s two snow resorts in Hokkaido might just be the ideal choice. For one thing, they’re all-inclusive. So, not only do you get full-board meals, drinks and snacks, but also ski passes, lift passes, and ski and snowboard group lessons (for up to 12 people) with certified English-speaking instructors. It means planning can be kept to a minimum, and you’ll be enjoying the powder on the slopes before you know it.

The other good news is that Club Med is currently running a Winter Early Bird offer, with up to 40% off all “Snow & Sun” destinations. This includes everything from beautiful beach destinations like the Maldives and Mauritius, to skiing in Japan, whether it’s at the recently opened Club Med Tomamu or the newly renovated Club Med Sahoro. Here we take a sneak peek at the two properties.

Club Med Tomamu

Club Med - skiing in JapanOpened in 2017 December, this is an on-trend, modern family-friendly snow resort. It was voted Japan’s number one hotel for international travellers in 2019 on TripAdvisor. That’s two years in a row for getting the award.

At Tomamu, kids are fully catered for through the Petit Club Med (ages two to three), Mini Club Med (four to 10) and Junior Club Med (11 to 17) programmes. Mini and Junior Club members can enjoy group ski classes (from age four) and snowboard classes (from age eight). Other snow-related activities for families include snow trekking and snow sledding.

Tomamu is also a great option for families looking to enjoy a holiday in the snow together, without necessarily joining skiing and snowboarding activities. Here’s just a handful of the other must-try experiences that are included in the rate:

  • Hokkaido sushi making lessons (from age six)
  • Mina Mina Pool experience (the biggest indoor wave pool in Japan!)
  • Authentic Yakiniku barbecue

Special deal!

With the Kids Stay Free offer at Tomamu, one child under the age of 12 years can stay for free in an upgraded room (across various room categories) with one adult paying full price. The deal covers the travel period from 6 December 2019 to 4 January 2020, and includes the Christmas and New Year’s Eve period, too. (Between 22 and 26 December, the offer is only available for stays in Suites.) Visit the website for more information, terms and conditions, or to make a booking. Note that a minimum four-night stay is required, and the offer can’t be taken up in conjunction with the above Winter Early Bird offer.

Club Med Sahoro

This family-friendly ski resort has had a complete renovation, with the reception area, lounge, bar and rooms ready for reopening for the ski season. It’s a great pick for families keen to take their skiing and snowboarding to the next level, but also for parents travelling with babies or toddlers, and those looking for some private time.

Club Med - skiing in Japan
A room at Club Med Sahoro

Like Tomamu, Sahoro has enjoyed recent TripAdvisor success, voted the number two hotel in Japan for international travellers in 2019. The snow quality here is among the best not just for skiing Japan, but all of Asia. And, as with Club Med Tomamu, ski passes, lift passes and group lessons are part of the deal.

What else?

The resort offers a Club Med Baby Welcome service for ages zero to 23 months. It can be booked in advance at no extra cost, and provides baby and toddler equipment (baby bathtubs, strollers and so on) already laid out in your room on arrival. There’s also a “baby corner” at the resort’s restaurants, with microwave, blender, baby-friendly dishes and juices, and more. In addition, the comprehensive Kids Club programme extends to a Pyjamas Club, designed for ages four months to two years.

Here are some resort activities the older kids and adults might want to try:

  • Hokkaido soba noodles making lessons (from age six)
  • Relaxing ofuro bath
  • Sampling authentic Hokkaido hotpot
  • Snow trekking (from age 11)

Special deal!

The Winter Early Bird offer is available at Sahoro, with up to 40 percent off stays.

Family adventures in the snow
Club Med - skiing in Japan
Come for the skiing, but don’t miss the amazing food!
Club Med - skiing in Japan
‘Mum and Dad, time for another ski!’
Soothe those tired muscles
View from Club Med Tomamu

Keen for sun over snow?

If it’s powdery white sand rather than snow that’s beckoning you for your next vacation, Club Med has a wide range of beach resorts in the region. And, if you get in early, you can get some great seasonal deals at these properties, too.


Like this? Then read more in our
Travel section:

Great places to visit in Australia
Stunning Koh Samui villa just four hours away
Six quick getaways from Hong Kong

 Subscribe to Expat Living so you never miss an issue!

 

Categories: Short Breaks Travel Tags: Club Med Japan Ski Holidays Skiing Travel

Get the latest events, stories and special offers
sent to your inbox.

By signing up, you'll receive our bimonthly newsletters and offers, which you can unsubscribe to anytime.

You May Also Like

Sequoia Lodge, Australia

Travel Tips: Hot hotels for 2023

Gaining access to an EU passport

Famous movie locations in Asia - Hong Kong - Gage Street

8 Famous Movie Locations in Asia

Primary Sidebar

  • COMPETITIONS & OFFERS
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Subscribe

© 2023 Expat Living Hong Kong, All Rights Reserved.