Nagano

Ryuo Ski Park Day Trip Bus Tour from Ikebukuro

Have a fun day at Ryuo Ski Park with a direct bus from Ikebukuro. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, or the amazing views from Sora Terrace. Gear rentals and a meal voucher are included, making it an easy and stress-free winter trip.

Location

Nagano

Take a break from the city and enjoy a fun day in the snow at Ryuo Ski Park! This day trip is super convenient with a direct bus from Ikebukuro, so you don’t need to worry about transfers. You’ll have 5 hours at the resort to ski, snowboard, or relax and enjoy the stunning winter scenery. With rental gear and a ¥1,100 meal voucher included, you can join without packing anything extra.

Ryuo Ski Park has something for everyone, from easy slopes for beginners to thrilling runs for advanced skiers. Don’t miss the Sora Terrace, a stunning viewpoint you can reach by ropeway, where you’ll see breathtaking views of the Northern Alps. Families can enjoy fun activities like tubing and snowmobiles at Kids Paradise. It’s the perfect way to spend a winter day, hassle-free and full of fun!

What’s Covered

Round-trip bus travel from Ikebukuro
1-day lift pass including gondola and ropeway (no night skiing)
Ski set with skis, poles, and boots
Snowboard set with snowboard and boots
Ski jacket and pants rental (no accessories)
Meal voucher worth ¥1,100

What’s Extra

Accessories like gloves, goggles, and hats
Additional food and drinks beyond the meal voucher
Night skiing lift tickets

Good to Know

Children under 15 must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older and cannot travel alone.
Children under 6 years old are not eligible to join the tour.
You can request to change your drop-off location to Shinjuku by informing the driver when boarding.
Meal vouchers require you to input your details on a smartphone. Instructions will be provided at the bus meeting point.
Rental equipment can be picked up at Ryuo Rental, located across from the bus terminal.
Lift tickets are available at the ticket booth inside Ryuo Bus Terminal.
Meal vouchers can be used at Spirits Grill or SORA Terrace Café, depending on your preference.
Items like gloves, goggles, hats, and socks are not included. Please bring your own.
Accessories are available for purchase at the rental shop, but stock is limited. Preparing in advance is recommended.

Tour Itinerary

Meeting Point

The tour starts at the Big Holiday Tour Reception Counter on the 1st floor of Sunshine City Cultural Hall near Ikebukuro Station’s east exit. Staff in bright yellow vests will be there to guide you. Please arrive by 7:00 AM as the bus leaves promptly at 7:15 AM.

Time: 7:00 AM

3-1-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-8630

Departure from Ikebukuro

The bus leaves promptly at 7:15 AM. Sit back and relax during the journey as you travel from Tokyo to the beautiful snowy slopes of Ryuo Ski Park. The ride is comfortable and gives you plenty of time to rest before the day’s activities.

Time: 7:15 AM

Arrival at Ryuo Ski Park

You’ll arrive at Ryuo Bus Terminal around 11:40 AM. Once there, collect your lift tickets and complete the rental process for ski or snowboard gear. After that, enjoy free time to explore the slopes, ski, snowboard, or just take in the incredible mountain scenery.

Time: 11:40 AM

Explore Sora Terrace

One of the highlights is the Sora Terrace, located at an altitude of 1,800 meters. Ride the world’s largest aerial cable car to enjoy stunning views of the Northern Alps and Shinshu. If you're lucky, you might see the magical “sea of clouds,” a view that feels like floating above the sky.

Departure from Ryuo Ski Park

The bus will depart from Ryuo Bus Terminal at 5:00 PM. After an exciting day, settle in for a relaxing return trip to Tokyo.

Time: 5:00 PM

Return to Tokyo

You’ll arrive back in Ikebukuro at around 9:00 PM. If you prefer, you can also choose to get off at Shinjuku, with an estimated arrival time of 9:30 PM.

From $139

/person

Minimum 1 passenger per booking

A cancellation fee of 20% of the total booking amount applies if you cancel 10 days before the activity before 00:00:00 in the local time of the activity.

A cancellation fee of 30% of the total booking amount applies if you cancel 7 days before the activity before 00:00:00 in the local time of the activity.

A cancellation fee of 40% of the total booking amount applies if you cancel 1 day before the activity before 00:00:00 in the local time of the activity.

A cancellation fee of 50% of the total booking amount applies if you cancel 0 days before the activity before 00:00:00 in the local time of the activity.

The booking cannot be canceled or changed.

Itinerary

Big Holiday Tour Reception Counter (Scheduled at 07:15)

3-1-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo

Ryuo Ski Park (Est. 11:40)

11700 Yomase, Yamanochi, Nagano

Collect your lift tickets and complete the rental process for ski or snowboard gear. After that, enjoy free time to explore the slopes, ski, snowboard, or just take in the incredible mountain scenery.

Sora Terrace

Yomase, Yamanochi, Nagano

One of the highlights is the Sora Terrace, located at an altitude of 1,800 meters. Ride the world’s largest aerial cable car to enjoy stunning views of the Northern Alps and Shinshu.