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Backcountry Skiing in Japan

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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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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