Explore the vast and stunning slopes of the Kansai area with Japanese snowboarder and Freeride World Qualifier athlete Noriko Ishimatsu.
Private
Japan Alps
+1 Day
Jan - Apr
High
Intermediate
Ride with Noriko Ishimatsu, snowboarder and Freeride World Qualifier athlete, on the beautiful slopes of Japan’s Kansai region.
Lying in the south-central region of the country, Kansai is the cultural and historical heart of Japan, and the surrounding mountains provide some great opportunities to snowboard.
As a Freeride World Qualifier athlete, with 15 years of snowboarding experience, I intimately know the mountains of Kansai.
There are over 150 kilometers of slopes that are served by 106 ski lifts, making a vast track of terrain easily accessible.
The largest ski resort in the area is Hachi Kita Kogen, which offers 20 kilometers of slopes and has been operating since 1969. The runs are evenly divided between beginner, intermediate and advanced.
The highest ski resort in the region is Okuibuki, which is at a loft altitude of 1,250 meters. Its newer slopes offer the great challenge of 46 degrees. Okuibuki is located just east of Lake Biwa, the largest freshwater in the entire country.
Whichever ski resort you chose, the great snow quality, and long with the abundance of runs, from beginner to advanced, mean you can always find the ideal slopes.
Take advantage of this opportunity of riding with a professional freeride athlete and enjoy the experience of snowboarding together.
Get in touch now to reserve your place in the great Japanese mountains and snowboard with Noriko Ishimatsu, Freeride World Qualifier athlete.
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I am not a certified mountain guide, so please keep in mind that, for safety reasons, we will stay within ski resort boundaries at all times And that participants are responsible for their own insurance coverage.
FWQ Athlete
- Snowboarder
- 2nd in Women’s Freeride Snowboarding Japan (43rd in World Ranking)
-Residence: Hakuba
- English level: basic
I started snowboarding 15 years ago and mainly ride in the following areas in Japan: Niseko, Rishiri, all of Myoko, Nozawa Onsen, Hiroshima area, Kansai area and Tohoku area.
I look forward to having lots of fun riding with people who love snowboarding, mountain landscapes and nature above all!
Languages
Japanese | English
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