TIME27 Myoko Kogen, Japan
Technology, Innovation, Medicine, Education
Translating Innovation into Medicine & Educatio
10 –15 January 2027 | LOTTE ARAI RESORT
In 2027, TIME expands to Japan.
TIME27 Myoko Kogen brings the established TIME conference format to the Japanese Alps. The programme, faculty calibre, and educational philosophy mirror what delegates expect from TIME in Europe, delivered in a distinctly Japanese alpine setting.
Arai Resort sits in one of the most snow-reliable regions in the world, with seasonal snowfall of up to 14 metres. It offers a different mountain experience to Europe: deep snow, space, calm efficiency, and immersion in Japanese culture.
The TIME programme
TIME27 Myoko follows the established TIME format and will run in parallel with TIME27 Val Thorens.
The programme is designed for clinicians working in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Acute and General Medicine, Retrieval, Nursing, Paramedicine, and allied health, as well as professionals working in digital health and clinical innovation.
Core themes
Acute clinical care
Trauma, sepsis, resuscitation, and acute deterioration, with emphasis on practical decision-making in real-world settings.
Clinical skills development
Point-of-care ultrasound, procedural teaching, case-based multidisciplinary discussion, and contemporary morbidity and mortality-style learning.
Innovation and future practice
AI in clinical decision-making, digital health systems, workflow design, and the operational realities of adopting new technologies in acute care.
Leadership, ethics, and equity
Inclusive leadership, culturally safe care, neurodiversity, and system-level thinking that supports sustainable practice.
Team and network building
Cross-disciplinary learning that reflects how modern hospitals function.
Sessions are structured to preserve meaningful time on the mountain while maintaining a high-density educational programme.
Why Japan. Why Myoko.
We have done the hard work for you!
We travelled across Japan and assessed resorts through the same lens we apply to clinical education: reliability, infrastructure, depth, and experience. Myoko Kogen stood out.
The region combines exceptional snowfall, modern lift infrastructure, and a high-quality resort base with easy access from Tokyo. Arai Snow Resort, in particular, offers terrain that rewards full-day skiing and is accessible across a wide range of experience levels.
Add to this a culture that values efficiency, hospitality, and attention to detail, and the result is a location that works equally well for clinicians travelling alone, with colleagues, or with family.
The Venue: LOTTE ARAI RESORT
LOTTE ARAI RESORT is a contemporary alpine resort located directly at the base of Arai Snow Resort. It provides ski-in, ski-out access alongside high-quality accommodation, conference facilities, and amenities designed for extended stays.
Key features include:
Direct gondola and lift access to Arai Snow Resort
Modern conference and meeting spaces within the resort
Multiple restaurants, cafés, and bars
Indoor and outdoor onsen and spa facilities for post-ski recovery
Indoor pool, fitness facilities, bouldering wall, trampolines, and Asia’s longest zip line
Complimentary shuttle service to and from Joetsu-Myoko Station
Easy shuttle access to all resorts within the Myoko Kogen area
For delegates travelling with children, the resort offers practical room layouts, proximity to ski school, and facilities that make family travel straightforward rather than complicated.
Skiing and snow reliability
The Myoko region is one of Japan’s most snow-reliable alpine areas, with seasonal snowfall of up to 14 metres.
Arai Snow Resort
14 courses across a substantial vertical footprint
Extensive ungroomed and freeride-accessible terrain
Modern gondola and lift system
Strong snow retention across the season
The wider Myoko Kogen area
Several additional resorts sit within short shuttle transfer distance, including Akakura Onsen, Akakura Kanko, Myoko Suginohara, Ikenotaira, Seki Onsen, and Madarao. Together, these provide an almost limitless skiing experience and an opportunity to explore a range of terrain styles and local mountain culture.
Lift passes are available from approximately $42 AUD per day, with further discounts available when packaged with accommodation.
Delegates may ski exclusively at Arai or explore the wider region depending on conditions and appetite.
Registration
Medical and Surgical Specialists: $1,995 AUD
All other health professionals: $1,495 AUD
Payments in international currencies are accepted.
Save $100 with early bird discount on registrations prior to 31st March. Use code: earlybird
Registration includes:
Welcome reception
Après sessions with drinks and snacks
All interactive CME sessions and workshops
Access to the TIME eLearning platform
Conference closing party
Access to exclusive partner discounts
Registration is open to doctors, nurses, paramedics, allied health professionals, and digital health practitioners. Families are very welcome.
CME Accreditation
ACEM CME accreditation is pending. TIME conferences are routinely accredited across ACEM domains, and TIME27 Myoko is expected to receive comparable accreditation. Formal confirmation will be published once approval is finalised.
Accommodation
Delegates will receive exclusive pre-season booking access to rooms at LOTTE ARAI RESORT, with significant discounts available.
Indicative pricing:
Rooms from approximately $320 AUD per night for a twin room, subject to availability
Accommodation booking details will be released to registered delegates ahead of public availability.
Getting there
Travel from Tokyo to Myoko Kogen is straightforward and reliable.
International flights into Tokyo (Narita or Haneda)
Shinkansen to Joetsu-Myoko Station (approximately 2.5 hours)
Complimentary resort shuttle to LOTTE ARAI RESORT