Backcountry Skiing in Japan
Japan offers great backcountry skiing possibilities on amazing light and deep powder.
Top backcountry skiing trips | Japan:
There are many reasons for choosing Backcountry Skiing in Japan
Japan boasts some of the best powder in the world and has amazing backcountry and side-country ski locations. Furthermore, the landscapes will take your breath away!
Good to know:
Country code
+81
Language
Japanese
Currency
Yen (JPY)
Best time to visit
During the winter, between December and March
Weather
The weather in Japan tends to be cold throughout winter. It can be volatile at high altitudes, but the climate provides a high snowfall and low temperatures which are ideal for a prolonged ski season
More info about Backcountry Skiing in Japan:
Japan is an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, made up of four large islands and many smaller ones – more than 6,850 in total throughout the archipelago. Japan is a backcountry and ski touring hotspot. Some of the main locations to enjoy the incredible Japanese powder include Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, which boasts amazing volcanos and onsen (hot springs), and Hakuba, which is a stunning ski location near Nagano in Honshu, the main island. The nearby Gunma prefecture is another top spot for ski adventures in Japan, and there are plenty more to discover!
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