Plus One Education, a subsidiary of Riso Kyoiku Group (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Masahiko Tenbo), is hosting the "Karuizawa Enjoy Ski" tour from February 28 (Saturday) to March 1 (Sunday), 2026. This tour offers professional ski instruction from SAJ (Ski Association of Japan) certified instructors at Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort, easily accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area. Participants can dedicate two full days to ski practice under expert guidance.
Highlights
1. Professional Instruction from SAJ-Certified Instructors
All ski lessons are led by SAJ-certified instructors who organize participants into groups of 5 to 8 students based on their skill level.
2. Two Full Days of Intensive Practice
With two days dedicated to practice, participants can improve their skills gradually and steadily in a supportive environment. (Note: This tour focuses on skill development and does not include SAJ qualification testing.)
3. Easy Access to Karuizawa
The shinkansen journey to Karuizawa takes approximately one hour, minimizing travel fatigue and allowing participants to focus on their ski training.
Karuizawa Enjoy Ski Tour Details
- Tour Type: Package tour
- Dates: February 28 (Saturday) to March 1 (Sunday), 2026
- (Application deadline: February 24 (Tuesday), 2026)
- Eligible Participants: Elementary 1st grade to Junior High 3rd grade (based on grade at tour departure date)
- Location: Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort, Nagano Prefecture
- Meals Included: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Transportation: Shinkansen (departing from Tokyo)
- Tour Price: Elementary students: ¥67,100 | Junior high students: ¥78,100
- Price Includes: Transportation, accommodation, meals, activity fees, lift tickets (free for elementary students), and travel insurance
- Not Included: Ski rental (includes ski boots and poles) and ski wear rental (separate fee)
- Capacity: 40 participants (minimum: 10 participants)
- Tour Staff: Tour conductor accompanies entire trip (1 staff member per 5 to 8 students)
- Details: https://ec.riso-plus1.co.jp/products/detail/1867
Tour Schedule
Day 1
- 7:30 to 8:30 AM: Depart Tokyo (Shinkansen) → Arrive Karuizawa
- Afternoon: Level-based ski lessons
- Evening: Fun activity
Day 2
- Morning: Level-based ski lessons
- Karuizawa (Shinkansen) → Tokyo arrival: 5:30 to 6:30 PM
About STS (School Tour Ship)
STS is a specialized education program supporting children's character development and emotional education through hands-on learning experiences. The philosophy is simple: "Whether it's music, sports, play, or anything else they love, we want children to find their passion and develop the ability to become fully absorbed in it." STS offers programs to help each child discover their unique "plus one" that can't be learned from textbooks.
Tour applications are now being accepted. Some tours fill up quickly with waiting lists, so early registration is recommended! (STS Tour Application)
