What to Pack

Travel light and wise! This are some general guidelines and a checklist to help you pack to HOKKAIDO.

Recommendations for your Flight

Valid passport (with photocopies or scanned to your email account)

・Copy of complete flight itinerary

・Copy of applicable travel/medical insurance, including number and contact information

・Credit cards (more than one)

**We suggest you to have a record of your number in case of loss or theft.**

・Water bottle – By doing this, you will avoid using plastic bottles.

・Bring soft-side bag, which is easier to store throughout your adventure and to carry in our vans during transfers;

・Bring any necessities, including travel documents, money, meds and other supplies in your carry-on luggage and not in your checked baggage;

・Pack a change of clothing in your carry-on bag in case your luggage is lost by the airlines;

・Use a TSA-approved security device to lock your baggage;

・Don’t bring jewelry!

・Keep cash in more than one place!

 

*Please bring any prescription medications, asthma inhalers or epi-pens that you may require. And please notify us in advance for medical or other conditions that may affect your participation.

Packing for a day tour

・Camera

・Cap or hat

・Sunscreen lotion

・Warm clothing

Base layer: Synthetics and wool retain warmth even when wet. Wear long underwear that wicks away moisture, insulates well and dries quickly. Choose from microlight, lightweight or midweight versions based on the temperature and your activity level. A zippered top lets you adjust body heat as you stop and go.

Insulating layer: Polyester fleece makes a good insulating mid-layer since it retains heat when wet and breathes as you exercise.

Outer layer: A waterproof, breathable shell jacket and pants keep you dry and fend off wind.

・Waterproof Jacket, Pants & Accessories

Fleece/Wool Gloves, Hat, Gloves and Accessories: Keep your head and hands covered to prevent loss of body heat and to protect from sunburn. A wool or synthetic hat retains heat.

Waterproof ski gloves or mittens are a must to keep your hands dry and warm. On cold days, combine shells with fleece mittens or gloves. In milder conditions, glove liners may be all you need.

Sunglasses and sunscreen will protect you from burning UV rays which are especially intense when reflected off of snow.

Footwear: Insulated, waterproof boots are best. They have thick soles, rubber/leather uppers and insulation. Leather hiking boots work well, too, especially if they are waterproof.

Wool or synthetic socks with wicking liners promote warm, dry feet.

Gaiters keep snow out of your boots. For deep powder, consider a knee-high style with waterproof/breathable lowers.

・Day backpack

・Power bars

For Specific Activities
Skiing
  • Skis, boots, poles, snowshoes, snowboards, and boots will be provided. You may bring your own if you prefer.
  • Proper winter sports attire.
Scuba & Drift Ice
  • Dry suit — though JTB can provide them if your height is less than 185cm, weight is less than 90 kg and foot size is less than 28 cm.