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Catskiing and Heliskiing in Japan

Discover Japan’s perfect powder and sublime scenery from the air and the slopes!

Enjoy stunning views of some of Japan’s most iconic landscapes from Mt Fuji to the volcanoes of Hokkaido from above. Land on their pristine slopes and then race down to the bottom. Once you’ve finished, head back to the helicopter and off to your next conquest! Compare and book a certified guide for your trip on Explore-Share.com: 1500+ guides, 70+ countries and more than 8000 different programs to choose from. Take a pick from our selection of Heliskiing trips in Japan. The mountains are calling!
 
 
 
 
 

Top heliskiing and catskiing trips | Japan:

 
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4-Day Guided Catskiing Tour in Shimamaki, Japan

4-Day Guided Catskiing Tour in Shimamaki, Japan

Join AMGA-certified guide Eric on a cat skiing trip through the immaculate Hokkaido backcountry in Shimamaki, Japan.

4 days

Intermediate

Any

FromJPY 275500
1+ days heliskiing trip in Shiribetsu-Dake volcano, Hokkaido

1+ days heliskiing trip in Shiribetsu-Dake volcano, Hokkaido

Join Eric, an AMGA certified mountain guide, on this heliskiing adventure over Shiribetsu-Dake volcano (1,107 m) in Hokkaido, Japan.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

FromJPY 160
Private 1-day Shiribetsu-Dake volcano heliskiing in Hokkaido, Japan

Private 1-day Shiribetsu-Dake volcano heliskiing in Hokkaido, Japan

Join Eric, an AMGA certified mountain guide, on a 1-day private heliskiing adventure in Shiribetsu-Dake volcano in Hokkaido, Japan.

1 day

Intermediate

Any

 

2-day catskiing trip in Shimamaki, Japan

2-day catskiing trip in Shimamaki, Japan

Join Eric, an AMGA certified mountain guide, on an exciting 2-day catskiing experience in mountain Kariba-yama (1,500 m), Hokkaido, Japan.

2 days

Intermediate

Any

 

 
 

There are many reasons for choosing Heliskiing and Catskiing in Japan

Due to its close proximity to the Sea of Japan, most of the country’s mountainous regions receive plentiful coverings of powder throughout the season. The powder in Hokkaido is rumored to be the best in the world. With an average of 14 meters of it each year covering the ground along with its dry and light texture, it is no wonder powderhounds have been coming here for more than a century.

 

Good to know:

Country Code:

+81

Language:

Japanese

Best time to visit:

December to March

Currency:

Japanese Yen (JPY)

How do I get there:

Any trip to Japan begins with a flight into either the Haneda International Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT). From here, you can take a regional flight or the famous bullet train on to your final destination

What’s the weather like?

During the winter, Japan is quite cold and gets plenty of snow. Temperatures and snowfall do vary, but from Mount Fuji to Hokkaido, it is usually below freezing during the winter. Due to its proximity to the Sea of Japan, most of the mountainous areas also receive plenty of snowfall, averaging 10 to 16 meters per season!

More info about Heliskiing and Catskiing in Japan:

Boasting some of the best powder in the world, Japan is a veritable paradise for heliskiing. Whether you venture an hour outside of Tokyo to the slopes of the venerated Mt Fuji or out west in the Japanese Alps, you’re sure to find plenty of amazing off-piste action. Hakuba, located in the westermn section of Honshu – Japan’s main island – offers some excellent heliskiing option. From drops onto the 3.000 meter high peaks around Nozawa Onsen and Myoko Kogen to more mild descents in the valley, tiself, there are plenty of great options. Heliskiing, in fact, is one of the best ways to see them all. Niseko, which is located about as far north as you can go in Japan, also boasts excellent options with Mt Yotei and Sapporo Teine offering plentiful off-piste action and unbeatable views. Heliskiing can get you to both spots in just a single day, too!

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