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Jason
5.00
Private group backcountry skiing tours in Hakuba, Japan
Steven Elke
1.00
Private group backcountry skiing tours in Hakuba, Japan
Hi, since you insist to get feedback I am happy to give some. I am afraid to say our guide Luis absolutely didn’t meet the expectations. I expect 3 things from a back country guide. 1. Be friendly, communicative and show you are happy to offer customers a great experience . 2. Adapt the experience on the spot to the level of the customers 3. Know the area where you go skiing. None of the 3 items above were met so our group was very disappointed to have spend that much money on a day like this. As a consequence we would not recommend your organisation to others. Perhaps your guide had a bad day or a hangover but if I was the owner I would expect more from my employees. Please note that we don’t refer in this review to our French help guide Cedric who did a good job
Jonathan Mandio
5.00
Backcountry ski guided day tours in Hakuba, Japan
My guide kenji was amazing! He picked me up from the hotel and provided whatever rental gear I needed. Kenji and I talked about snowboard movies, Japan, life, and he even gave me recommendations for Hakuba and Tokyo. I would highly recommend Yu, Bamboo tail guide company, and kenji.
ed zinnanti and iris zinnanti
4.00
1-day Backcountry Ski Tour in Hakuba, Japan
Yusuke is a very experienced guide, he was prompt about what time we agreed upon starting the day very professional. although the conditions for that day were not the best . Yusuke made sure that we got the most out of the day. after we found good snow. we decided to call the day a little early, and Yusuke took us to check a few beautiful sites in Hakuba with Yusuke giving us the history of the sites. he took us to a great onset. and after that we had a nice farewell dinner with him. Yusuke is very easy going and knows the mountain , felt very safe with him will definitely rebook with him next year. I highly recommend Yusuke for any one thinking about a guided tour. Ed & Iris
Kevin Baljet
5.00
Alps to Coast 8-Day Ski Touring Program in Nagano and Niigata
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Denina Hospodsky
5.00
1-day Backcountry Ski Tour in Hakuba, Japan
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Dominik Aerni
5.00
Backcountry ski guided day tours in Hakuba, Japan
Great tour in the beautiful mountains of Hakuba with waist deep powder! Sick riding!!
Richard
5.00
Freeride skiing in Gunma and Nigata
I just wanted to say that Kenichi-san was a fantastic guide and a really good man. We loved our time with him and got to ski much more powder snow than if we had been by ourselves. I highly recommend him as a guide.
Arnaud
5.00
Backcountry skiing in Honshu: Gunma, Hakuba and Nozawa
Just back from Hakuba –Japan and I’m so pleased to confirm we got such a great experience with Iwao who has provided a service above all expectations. Indeed assisting a family confronted to a new environment requires a certain level of patience and attention and all the family appreciated his sense of responsibilities and seriousness which allowed us to really enjoy this region by experiencing touring, hicking and of course skiing in immaculate powder. Iwao was very discreet but always acted to ensure we could take the best of all Hakuba mountains could offer to us during these 5 days.This experience will for sure remain in all our minds for long and this will be mainly thanks to Iwao ! Best, Arnaud
Some areas in Nagano, such as Hakuba, receive more than 11 meters of annual snowfall. This creates some seriously deep powder for backcountry skiing on the vast, untouched terrain in the Japanese Alps.
Country Code
+81
Language
Japanese
Currency
Japanese Yen
Best time to visit
January and February are the best months for backcountry skiing in Nagano as this is when powder is the deepest
What’s the weather like?
If you plan to visit Nagano during the peak winter season (January-February), you can expect temperatures around 0° C and ample snowfall up in the mountains
How long should I stay?
There is enough powder to keep you busy for weeks in Nagano. You can book a private backcountry skiing tour for one or more days, or join a group tour lasting up to 2 weeks for a more in-depth experience. Be sure to schedule some rest days to enjoy the local food, culture and hot springs!
Given its close proximity to Tokyo, the top ski resorts and backcountry skiing destinations in Nagano are easily accessible by train from the capital. While Hakuba is arguably the most popular location for backcountry skiing in Japan, there are several other areas that are well worth the visit here in the Japanese Alps. Steady snowfall in the mountains throughout the entire Nagano region creates ideal conditions for backcountry skiing. The deep powder is not the only thing that will love about skiing in Japan, however. Volcanic hot springs, delicious local cuisine, cozy accommodations and the friendly faces of the Japanese may just make you want to stay in this winter wonderland forever
Best day of skiing of my life. It exceeded my expectations. Excellent guide and communication prior to the trip. I highly recommend.