Your Travel Experience with ARRIVAL
Day 1
ARRIVAL
Land, drop your snow gear at Yamato Transport counter – they’ll ship it straight to your lodge in Hakuba – and travel light into Tokyo. Check in at Shibuya REI Hotel (or similar), soak up the buzz and meet with the all ARRIVAL crew over optional izakaya eats – think sake, small plates, big energy.
Day 1 - 3
Shibuya Tokyu REI (or similar)
Situated right by Shibuya Crossing, this is your launchpad into Tokyo. Breakfast on-site, nightlife all around and everything from izakayas to arcades within easy reach. Drop your bags and dive right into the buzz.
Day 1 - 2
Tokyo Stay
Two nights in the thick of it – Shibuya. From vending machines to basement bars, you’re right where Tokyo hums loudest. Explore, eat and dive headfirst into the chaos.
Day 3
Direct Train to Hakuba
All aboard for one of Japan’s slickest rides. Zip from Tokyo to the mountains in under four hours. No traffic, no hassle – just views, speed and snack carts
Day 3 - 8
ARRIVAL x Meteor Pension House, Hakuba
This cosy, family-run lodge is centrally located in Hakuba’s Echoland area, making it the perfect accommodation for us to take over – welcome to your ARRIVAL base for Snow Machine Japan. Expect walkable nightlife, an on-site sauna and room types that range from private doubles and group rooms to shared rooms ideal for solo travellers. Shared bathrooms, an on-site restaurant, communal kitchen and open lounges, make this the perfect spot for meeting new-found festival besties – and we’ll be there with you to bring the good vibes. Hot tip: en-suite rooms are available upon request, but due to limited availability will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Day 4
VIP Welcome Party
Kick off your Snow Machine run in style. Exclusive to VIPs, this Tuesday night party sets the tone – with DJs, drinks, and your first taste of alpine mayhem.
Day 4 - 7
Hakuba Lift Pass
Your four-day lift pass unlocks six interconnected resorts, 47 lifts and more terrain than you’ll know what to do with. From powder stashes to cruisy groomers – it’s all yours.
Day 5 - 7
VIP Snow Machine Pass
Skip the queues and level up the party. Three alpine nights of full-throttle music, mountain-top sets and exclusive access – including the opening night Welcome Party.
Day 7
Highlands Onsen
Post-slopes, sink into a natural onsen with full valley views. One included soak in piping hot mineral water – the ultimate recovery session before the final night blowout.
Day 8
Departure
Pack up, hug it out. Either bullet train back to Tokyo (via Nagano or direct), or branch off and explore more of Japan. No fixed route – just open tracks ahead.