Backcountry Skiing in Japan: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Japan offers great backcountry skiing possibilities on amazing light and deep powder.
Japan is a powder-snow mecca! Come enjoy great skiing in the spectacular terrain of Hokkaido, where Niseko receives about 15 meters of snow every winter. The Hakuba Valley is another backcountry skiing paradise. You can spend many days enjoying great skiing on light and soft powder in locations like Sapporo, Niigata, Gunma, Nagano and many more. Take your pick from our broad selection below and enjoy a unique experience on some of the best powder in the world! Explore-Share only promotes mountain trips led by certified guides.
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FAQs: Backcountry Skiing in Japan
What should I know about Backcountry Skiing 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!
Why should I choose Japan for my Backcountry Skiing adventure?
Some of the best powder on Earth
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!
The unique Japanese culture
Japanese culture is deep and rich, the history, architecture, religion, traditions, and food are all awe-inspiring and the perfect complement to a ski adventure.
Amazing ski environment
Because Japan has such great powder, it has a vibrant ski community and environment and is a top location to acquire new skills and explore snow-covered terrains. Furthermore, you can recover from intense ski days at the amazing Japanese onsen (hot springs).
What can I expect from the weather in Japan?
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.
Which language is predominantly spoken in Japan?
Japanese
What currency is accepted in Japan?
Yen (JPY)
What’s the country code of Japan?
+81
What’s the high season for Backcountry Skiing in Japan?
During the winter, between December and March.
What people are saying about Backcountry Skiing | Japan
Justin
Those guys are amazing! 9 days of ski that I will never forgget! Hope to see you soon guys! Spanish kisses!
Joshua
Best ski guiding in the World..... Awesome Japanese trips. Very good organization... Nice people.... All in all perfect..... Looking forward to book the next trip.
Emma
I think Ryuta is a great guide. The tour was quite nice. I loved the lines we did. It would've been 5 stars if his English was better but his assistant guide was of great help especially in communication. Otherwise, I felt quite safe with him and his abilities
Eric
Great mountain, awesome guide, good times. Only for dedicated backcountry enthusiasts though.
Kevin
(Travelled Feb 2017) Josef's colleagues Vojta, Cyril, Kuba and Thomas run a top notch guiding company. They led my group on an amazing 8 day trip in Hokkaido during the second half of February 2017. They prayed to the snow gods and we were rewarded with 6 feet (~150 CM) of light delicious JaPow over the 8 days, surfing snow all over the region. It was beyond epic. Great bunch of dudes, highly competent guides, I would ride with them any day! Highly recommend for anyone considering hitting up Japan or any of their other awesome trips.
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