Lift Ticket options for Japan
Lift tickets are not included in the trip price. Below are several options depending on the passes you already own.
Niseko – Ikon Pass
- Ikon Pass – $1,449
- Includes 7 days of skiing in Japan
- Includes 12 Friends & Family (Buddy) discounts
- Ikon Base Pass – $1,019
- Includes 5 days of skiing in Japan
- Includes 8 Friends & Family (Buddy) discounts
- Ikon 4-Day Session Pass – $529
- Ikon Friends & Family (Buddy) Discounts
- Approximately 25% off the daily window ticket price
- Current estimate: about $70 per day (approximately $280 for four days)
- Actual price depends on the daily window ticket rate.
Estimated Window Ticket Price (2027)
- Approximately ¥13,500 ($90–93 USD) per day
- Four days: about $360–372 USD
- Five days: about $450–465 USD
Rusutsu – Epic Pass
- Epic Pass – $1,119
- Epic Local Pass – $829
- Includes 5 days of skiing at Rusutsu
- Also includes unlimited skiing at Park City and Heavenly, making it an excellent choice for those joining the Santa Barbara Ski Club trips.
Important Notes
- Epic Day Passes are NOT valid at Rusutsu.
- Epic Friend (Buddy) Tickets are NOT valid at Rusutsu.
Estimated Window Ticket Price (2027)
- Approximately ¥17,000–18,000 ($115–125 USD) per day
- Four days: about $460–500 USD
- Five days: about $575–625 USD