1-day backcountry ski in Shirakawa area

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!

• Oku-Mino, Shirakawa-go, Shirayu Area:

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.

• Hokuriku, Hakusan Area:

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. There are also great backcountry ski options around Nagano and Niigata, check them out!