
Special Shinkansen Service to Mark 10 Years of the Hokkaido Shinkansen and 15 Years of Full Tohoku Shinkansen Operation
Tobu Top Tours began selling ski tour packages using Tobu Railway’s seasonal overnight train “Snow Pal 23:45” on November 26.
“Snow Pal 23:55” is a seasonal overnight train from Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Aizu-Kogen-Ozeguchi Station in Fukushima Prefecture. This season, it will operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and February 22, for a total of 23 days, from December 26 through March 7, 2026. On the way, it stops at Kita-Senju, Shin-Koshigaya, and Kasukabe stations.
On the tour, participants transfer from Aizu-Kogen-Ozeguchi Station to a dedicated connecting bus that takes them to either Aizu Kogen Takatsue Ski Resort or Daikura Ski Resort. The package includes the return train, breakfast, and a one-day lift pass. Depending on the plan, rental skis or snowboard, rental wear, and ski/snowboard school are also included. Prices start from 11,400 yen per adult.