- Dates: 25th of January – 4th of February 2025
- Dates for private tours: January – Middle of March
A ski trip to Japan means world-class powder skiing!
The Hokkaido resorts benefit from Siberian weather systems. That ensures huge amounts of light dry powder. Japan is a fascinating country with an interesting history and unique traditions that will captivate you. Wheather it’s the food or the relaxing hotsprings “Onsens”, one thing is certain: A ski trip to Japan is one you will never forget. Let’s go to Ja-Pow!
“Hokkaido is the undisputed snow capital of Japan, famous for its heavy snowfalls and perfect powder. Some regions of the island receive up to 18 metres of snow each year!”
- We will ski the ski areas around Niseko and Furano on the Japanese northern island Hokkaido.
- The Volcanos Yotei, Shiribetsu and Tokachidake are our back country skiing goals.
- We stay in nice, traditional Hotels and B&B’s
- The trip starts and ends at Sapporo New Chitose airport
Skiing Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival at Sapporo New Chitose Airport where you meet your guide. A privat transport shuttles you to Niseko, aprox. 2H
- Overnight at Lodge in Niseko
Day 2:
Skiing in Niseko
- Overnight at Lodge in Niseko, Onsen
Day 3:
Skitour to volcano Shiribetsu next to Rusutsu,
- + 800m
- Overnight at Lodge in Niseko, Onsen
Day 4:
Skitour to the volcano Yotei,
- + 1400m,(+ 300M if possible to ski down to the crater)
- Transport: 0,5H
- Overnight at Lodge in Niseko, Onsen
Day 5:
Skiing in the Niseko skiarea and it’s north face, small skitour to the hidden Onsen
- Overnight at Lodge Niseko
Day 6:
Transport to Furano, aprox. 4H
Afternoon or night skiing in Furano
- Overnight at Hotel in Furano
Day 7:
Skiing in the Furano skiarea
- Overnight at Hotel in Furano
Day 8:
Skitour to volcano Tokachidake in this Back Country Paradise, wild Onsen in the forest,
- +1500m
- Transport aprox. 1H
- Overnight in Hotel in Furano
Day 9:
Skitour to volcano Furanodake
- Overnight at Hotel in Furano
Day 10:
Skitour to volcano Asahidake,
- + 600m
- Overnight in Furano, Onsen
Day 11:
Departure day: Transport to New Chitose Airport aprox. 3H
Map:
Rates:
4 Pax: 4740.-€ / Person
5 Pax: 4570.-€ / Person
6 Pax: 4183.-€ / Person
Included in the price:
Organisation, UIAGM-mountain guide, accommodations with dinner & breakfast in standard double rooms, Privat transport from and to Sapporo New Chitose Airport
Flights, lunches, drinks, personal Insurance (Accident, cancelation, travel, etc.), Avalanche Safety Equipment, Ski passes
How to get there:
- Fly to Tokyo Narita Airport and than continue with an inland flight to Sapporo New Chitose Airport (CTS) (aprox. 1,5h)
Experience Onsen / Hot Springs
Onsen (natural hot springs) are popular right across Japan. Every prefecture in the volcanically active country from the cold north to the tropical south has its share of springs.
They come in many varieties. Separated gender and unisex, developed and more natural, indoor and outdoor. All hot springs have a relaxing effect on the body and mind. Many onsen are differentiated by the various health benefits associated with the type of minerals dissolved in the water. A visit to an onsen, is a highly recommended experience for anyone on a journey to Japan.
Tokachi Mountains – Our favorite place for ski touring and wild Onsen
There are no ski lifts in Central Hokkaido’s Tokachi Mountains. They get plenty of amazing quality snow and offer arguably the world’s most reliable backcountry powder skiing. There is consistently good snow from mid-December through to mid-March. We will access the great snow with touring bindings and skins. That means we deserve more onsen rewards, and fortunately there are plenty! Little lodge onsen which are invariably open to the snow on one side at least, to total wilderness ones that we can take you to.
Some impressions from one of our trips:
