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Join the incredible Takao, an IFMGA mountain guide, on this wonderful 7-day splitboarding trip to the impressive Hokkaido, Japan.
Niseko
7 Days
Jan - Apr
Intermediate
Discover the incredible Hokkaido, a Japanese island full of powder and deep snow to satisfy all splitboarders' wildest dreams. Join me on this incredible 7-day adventure.
On this amazing trip, we'll visit some of Japan's main snowboarding areas. These include: Sapporo, Otaru and Niseko. We'll even visit the ski resort of Kiroro. They all offer incredible options for beginner and advanced splitboarders. We'll decide which routes to take according to your level, interest and the weather conditions. You can review the sample itinerary below, but we can adapt it to your needs and wishes.
Make sure to bring: avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel), splitboarding equipment, boots and snow shoes. I am happy to help you rent whatever equipment you may need, just let me know.
I am also more than happy to help you sort out your accommodation. I can recommend you several hotels in the areas. Just make sure to book them as soon as possible since high season gets full very fast.
Get ready for a wonderful adventure in a unique and remote corner of the world. Hokkaido will not disappoint you.
If you are looking for more adventures in Japan, join me ice climbing in Sounkyo, alpine climbing in Akaiwa and/or waterfall ice climbing in Kinshi and Ginga.
Accommodation options in SAPPORO:
– Route Inn Sapporo and Sapporo Aspen Hotel: Food not included. JPY 8,000-9,000.
– Sapporo Grand Hotel: JPY 10,000-20,000.
Accommodation options in OTARU:
– Kourakuen: Japanese style onsen hotel (half board). JPY 20,000.
– Musashitei: Japanese style onsen hotel (half board). JPY 20,000.
Accommodation options in NISEKO:
– Hotel Kanronomori: Japanese style onsen hotel (half-board). JPY 12000~20,000 (pp per night).
– Goshiki Onsen: An Onsen accommodation in the mountains, far from ski resorts. Self catering JPY 4,000. Half board JPY 10,000.
– The Woodpeckers: mountain hut-like accommodation, just below Niseko Moiwa ski resort. Half-board included. JPY 7,500.
We’ll review itinerary and equipment.
Night at Sapporo.
We’ll drive for one hour to the Sapporo Kokusai ski area and enjoy a full day of slipboarding.
Night at Ryokan in Kiroro.
A fantastic day at Kiroro Snow World.
Night at Ryokan in Kiroro.
On day 4, we’ll ride for two hours to Niseko to put our skills to practice in the area for those 2 days.
Nights at Niseko.
We’ll drive for an hour to the Rusutsu ski area.
Night at Sapporo.
I’ll drop you off at the Chitose Airport.
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