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Tour Package - Winter Holiday in Japan
    
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Myoko-Kogen, Japan
Located deep within the Japanese Alps is one of Japan's best kept secrets, Myoko-Kogen Ski Resort. Myoko-Kogen boasts an amazing 14 meters of fresh powder snow annually. There are six different ski resorts all located within close proximity to one another. Above Below Tours explored the Akakura Kanko Ski Resort where our friends Tom and Nozomi have opened the first international snowsports school in the area.
   
The people here are known for their friendly nature and hospitality. The scenery is breathtaking and the snow is incredible. Nearly everyday we had fresh snow and on other days we had brilliant sunshine. We were in winter heaven. The locals were friendly and accommodating here in Myoko-Kogen, Japan. |
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Myoko Snowsports is an excellent snowsports school that can accomodate families of all skill levels, including, kids as young as 3 to adults of all ages. If you are a beginner, want to improve your skiing, or get into the realm of racing, Moyko Snowsports can assist you. The have an international team from Australia, England, Japan and other countries with lots of teaching experience and a professional work ethic. Check out their website for more information and book online so they can prepare for your arrival and get you onto the slopes faster.
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| Not only does Myoko offer great snow, you can also find some amazing local sites. Just an hour's drive away are the world's most northern primates, Japan's Hot Spring Snow Monkeys. This place is a photographer's dream as there are more than 200 monkeys roaming around the hot spring area. The monkeys take no notice of the humans and as long as you don't feed or disturb them, you can get really close to take a photo or video with your camera. |
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Lake Nojiri is a 10 minute drive away and is highly recommended to visit for a half or full day. If you like fishing, Lake Nojiri has a very unique way to spend the day fishing. With Japanese style house boats, you float out in the lake while sitting on tatami mats and drinking sake or Japanese tea. This is a great cultural experience as you will share your time with new friends on the house boat. The city of Nagano is only an hour's drive away and was the site of the 1998 Winter Olympic Games. This fact guarentees the winter holiday maker a 5-star snow vacation rating. So, what are you waiting for? Book with us today for your own Myoko Ski Holiday at...AboveBelowTours.Com
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