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Ryuta Asahi

<h5>What about some backcountry skiing in Shirakawa, the World Heritage Site in Japan? For those who are excited by the prospect of skiing DEEP &amp; STEEP, this tour will be an unforgettable experience!
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Shirakawago, the UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the beautiful 'Gassho-zukuri' historic village, is an area with one of the heaviest snowfall in Japan. If you would like to experience both the deep snow &amp; steep terrain skiing and the traditional Japanese scenery and culture, this tour is the one for you!

Shirakawa is not a ski resort, and so backcountry skiing here involves non-lift accessed full-hikes. Hard work makes the downhill all the more valuable, and it also means that this place is visited by very few people.

I am a local guide of the area and I will be able to guide you to terrains and ski lines, as well as introduce you to local culture that only local guides will be able to show you!

Find out more through the <a href="http://www.explore-share.com/blog/japan-backcountry-skiing-shirakawago/">experiences shared by a group of backcountry skiers and splitboarders in Shirakawago</a> who travelled there through Explore-Share and the <a href="https://vimeo.com/117956563">Shirakawa Skiing</a> video to get ready for the coming season!
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Kit List
<ul>
 	<li>Ski gear (skies, split board, snowboard)</li>
 	<li>Skins, snowshoes</li>
 	<li>Ski boots</li>
 	<li>Sunglasses</li>
 	<li>Goggles</li>
 	<li>Gloves</li>
 	<li>Ski wear</li>
 	<li>Safety gears (beacon, probe, shovel)</li>
</ul>
*The following items are available for rent by prior arrangement.
-Beacon, probe, shovel, backpack, snowshoes, poles

Excluded from Price:
<ul>
 	<li>Gear rental fee</li>
 	<li>Accommodation fee
*Here is some options for accommodation around Shirakawago:
-Toyota Shirakawago Nature School JPY10,000+ with meals
-Inn in historic villages of Shirakawago JPY10,000 or less with meals
-My friend own guest house JPY3,000-4,000</li>
 	<li>Transportation fee</li>
</ul>

3 Days Backcountry Ski Tour in Shirakawa, Gifu

Naoki Kawata

Join me for an unforgettable day backcountry skiing in the area of Shirakawa. 

Shirakawa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The historic village is simply beautiful, the architecture of the houses is unique. This is in fact one of the areas with the heaviest snowfall in Japan. As this is not a ski resort, there are no lifts at all. Therefore we will have to hike up!

I planned this trip for experienced backcountry skiers. And I can arrange various itineraries for you, depending on your wishes. The tour varies depending on the sites we go to. We will hike up in total 2 to 5 hours. We can choose the routes to best fit your technical level. Let's have a great snow day together!
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 	<li>Oku-Mino, Shirakawa-go, Shirayu Area:</li>
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This is my favourite home field. It is located at the westernmost side of the Chubu Mountains. There is very light snow in this area, brought by dry wind blowing from Hakusan (Mt Haku). Oku-Mino is very famous for many popular large scale ski resorts. And in Hirayu, you can enjoy dry powder snow. Also, many skiers are fascinated by the heavy snowfall in Shirakawa-go.

Some possible routes are: Dainichi-ga-dake, Suigo-yama, Bishamon-dake, Mt. Nodanishojisan, Sanbou-iwa-dake, Shirayu, etc.
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 	<li>Hokuriku, Hakusan Area:</li>
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The Japan Sea side of Hakusan is an area where we find much snow. Since the old days, many people have skied in this area due to its attractive fields. There are many great options in these ski fields. It is better to enjoy snow in this area from mid-January until mid-February. I recommend you to come earlier to get the best snow in the early spring.

Some possible tour routes include: Katsuyama, Ohno, Hakusan, etc.

Do these backcountry ski options in Shirakawa sound tempting? Then please send me a request to book this trip and we will define the exact program! I can't wait to guide you in this magic location. <a href="http://www.explore-share.com/trip/nagano-niigata-1-day-backcountry-ski/">There are also great backcountry ski options around Nagano and Niigata, check them out</a>!

1-day backcountry ski in Shirakawa area

Great mountain, awesome guide, good times. Only for dedicated backcountry enthusiasts though.

Without a doubt, Ryuta-san exceeded all of my expectations. His level of professionalism, planning, client care and willingness to go the extra mile are on par with the best in the business. He is also the first dedicated splitboard guide I\'ve toured with, so this was an added plus!

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