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**Gunma** and **Nigata** are two great spots 2 hours drive from Tokyo for **downhill** and **freeride skiing**. It can be the perfect option for the ones visiting Japan in January, February or March and who wish to experience the unique Japanese powder snow.

We can ski together for one or several days in that area (Kanetsu), northwest of Tokyo. It includes resorts like **Tanigawadake**, **Joshuhotaka**, **Kagura**, **Hakuba** and **Nagano**. There are a lot of skiing options here which is a great advantage because we can go every day where the snow and weather conditions are the best without having to drive too much.

Going ski touring is also an option. The best time will then be March and April.

I can help you organising the accommodation making sure you can go in traditional Japanese places (if this is what you are looking for) and so enjoy not only good skiing but also our culture (food, onsen…).

There are 2 ways to come here from Tokyo, either with the car (2 hours) either with the Shinkansen (the Japanese bullet train) (90 minutes).

I will take up to 6 clients. If you would be a larger group, I will ask a certified mountain guide friend of mine to join us.

**Feel free to contact me if you wish to have more info and if you are looking to organise one or several guided ski tour here. It will be my pleasure to let you discover this fantastic region where I come from and show you my secrets spots.**

Local JMGA-certified guide Kenichi invites you to a one-or-more-day freeride skiing and ski touring program in Gunma and Nigata, close to the Japanese Sea.

Freeride skiing in Gunma and Nigata. Off piste skiing trip. JMGA guide

Freeride skiing in Gunma and Nigata

**Niigata is a well known area in Japan for the deep snow it gets during the winter. It has numerous ski resorts and backcountry skiing / snowboarding routes.**

Due to it easy access from Tokyo via Jouetsu shinkansen (bullet train) it's an ideal destination for a quick weekend getaway or short trips. There are a lot of small to big ski resorts, where we can access **powder runs** from. You get to enjoy powder skiing and snowboarding to its fullest using the lifts.

The starting point of this trip will be **Echigo yuzawa station.** We'll meet there and I'll drive you to the ski area. We will be picking the best ski areas depending on the weather and conditions of the day. These are some of the places we can explore:

*   Lift accessed sidecountry skiing at **Tenjindaira Ski Area** at the foot of the famous **Mt Tanigawadake.** 
    
*   **Kagura** ski areas. We will enjoy the notorious and numerous ski / snowboard lift accessible powder from there.
    
*   **Joushu Hotaka Ski Area.** We will enjoy more ski / snowboard lift accessible powder from there!
    

I offer private trips because we can adapt them to your technical, fitness and experience levels. That means you can join this trip whether you're just getting into backcountry skiing or you're an advanced skier wanting to go on adventures.

Besides, there is flexibility in the number of days (although I recommend it to be a 2-day+ tour) and also in the difficulty of routes, in terms of steepness, fitness level, if you want to climb up a little or not, etc.

**Would you like to join me for a freeride ski adventure in Japan? Please send a request to book this trip! We can discuss and adapt the itinerary to your requirements and experience level.** 

I offer many ski trips in different areas in Japan, like this [freeride ski trip in Nozawa Onsen](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/freeride-skiing-nozawa-onsen/).

We'll meet at Echigo yuzawa station and then I'll drive you to the ski area.

Come to practice freeride skiing in Niigata! Tsutomu, a certified local IFMGA mountain guide, will take you each day to a different magical place. Join him!

Freeride skiing in Niigata / Gunma with a local IFMGA guide. Off piste skiing trip. Certified guide

Freeride skiing in Niigata / Gunma with a local IFMGA guide

##### Please join me for 2+ days in the beautiful area of Gunma and Nigata to experience ski touring in places where very few foreign tourists go. This makes it an unforgettable cultural trip while enjoying good snow among the hills and the forests of the region.

The Gunma prefecture is located 2 hours drive North West of Tokyo. I come from that region and it will be a great pleasure to let you discover it.

Please find below a program for a 3-day trip. It can of course be adapted based on your time here and your wishes. The prices listed below are on a per day basis.

**Day 1**  
06.36 Departure from Tokyo station, arrival at 07.53 at the Jomo-kogen station where we will meet. We will then drive 1h to reach the starting point of our tour, in the Gunma or Nigata area. Our objective will be to ascent of of these mountains: Mount Tanigawa, Mount Hotaka or Mount Tailappyo… We will finish the day around 15.00 and drive to an Onsen in the Minakami area. Relax, delicious diner and sleep…

**Day 2**  
We will meet at 08.00 at the onsen. The ski tour of the day will be chosen based on the weather and snow conditions. We will start the day by a 30min to 1.5h drive to the starting point of the trail. As for the first day, we will finish around 15.00 and drive back to the onsen.

**Day 3**  
Same as day 2. After the day, I will drive you back to the onsen and then drop you off to the train station to take the train at 18.25, arrival at 19.40 in Tokyo

If you are interest by such program, in the Gunma prefecture or elsewhere on Honshu, please get in touch with me and let’s discuss about it. I will be very happy to guide you in the Japanese mountains and let you discover my culture.

Join a certified mountain guide on this Ski touring program around Gunma and Nigata area and enjoy an exciting adventure!

Ski touring around Gunma and Nigata area. Off piste skiing trip. Certified guide

Ski touring around Gunma and Nigata area

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