Backcountry Skiing in Honshu, Japan

Discover the thrill of off-piste skiing amidst Japan's enchanting Honshu, the nation's main island and a haven for winter sports enthusiasts. Along with certified guide Yuichi, you'll embark on a tailor-made backcountry skiing adventure crafted to cater to your individual needs and aspirations. Prepare to experience the serenity of the pristine snow as you conquer challenging backcountry slopes.

Private

+1 Days

Jan - Apr

Intermediate

Highlights

Experience the legendary "Japow" powder snow at renowned ski resorts
Choose to hike from the top lift station or explore off-piste without hiking
Enjoy flexible trip durations to suit your schedule, from quick adrenaline rushes to multi-day expeditions.

Description

Seeking an Unforgettable Backcountry Skiing Adventure? Embark on a Personalized Journey in Japan's Honshu

Unleash your inner ski enthusiast and embark on a tailor-made backcountry skiing adventure in Japan's enchanting Honshu, the nation's main island and a haven for winter sports enthusiasts.

Honshu, Japan's main island, is home to numerous ski resorts known for their powder snow, such as Hakuba, Myoko, Niigata, Gunma, and Tohoku. We will select the perfect location for you depending on the weather, snow conditions, and your preferences, to experience the famous Japanese powder snow, known as Japow.

After a short briefing, your backcountry skiing journey in Honshu will begin. You can choose to hike from the top lift station or explore off-piste without hiking, depending on your preferences and equipment. The trip's duration is also flexible and can be tailored to suit your plans.

After an exhilarating day on the slopes, I highly recommend indulging in the relaxing experience of an Onsen (hot spring) and savoring Japanese cuisine, which includes local sake."

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

Not Included in the price:
The gears for backcountry skiing such as skis with touring bindings, avalanche equipment.
Travel Insurance, flights, transfer (although arrangements and instructions will be provided), multi days of lift passes, accommodation and meals.
Guide expenses (Multi days of Lifts, Meals, Multi days of Accommodations, transportaion expenses)

Meeting point

We can schedule the meeting at your preferred location, be it at either the ski resort or hotel or train station.

Itinerary

Day 1: Honshu Backcountry Skiing

We'll select the best location based on weather, snow conditions, and your preferences for the Japanese powder snow. After a brief orientation, your backcountry skiing in Honshu will begin.

You can hike from the top lift or explore off-piste without hiking. The trip's duration is flexible and can be tailored to your schedule.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Ski equipment

Sunglasses

Goggles

Avalanche eqmnt

Climbing skins

About the guide

Yuichi

4.9

(42)

Trekking Guide

I'm a JMGA certified hiking and ski guide and UIMLA mountain leader. I've traveled more than 50 countries as tour guide of trekking, skiing, cycling tour. I've visited overseas mountains such as Europe Alps, Canadian Rockies, New Zealand, Patagonia. I stayed in Zermatt, Switzerland for 4 years as trekking and skiing guide.

Even I traveled many countries, I also love to walk and ski the beautiful mountains in Japan. We have distinct four seasons, volcanos, hot springs in our mountain areas.
My favorite mountain area is the North Japan Alps, Mt. Fuji and Yatsugatake mountains. Of course sake and tasty Japanese food too!

I hope you to enjoy the nature, culture and communication with Japanese people during your stay in Japan. Looking forward to enjoying Japanese mountains with you!

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA

What people are saying about Yuichi

Juan

Adam

Great day, Yuichi was great, prompt pick up, answered all our questions and bought the good weather

Michael

We thoroughly enjoyed our hike with Yuichi. Waking up to sunrise on top of the Mountain was amazing, the hut was truly authentic and the people were very attentive. Yuichi was a brilliant guide, he shared facts and stories and was extremely encouraging! Thankyou so much Yuichi!

normprev@live.ca

KRISTOFFER

it was great overall, the communication and process , just wished the guide wouldve made it more memorable by being more interactive,, it was a solo trip for me so it wouldve been cool if he took random videos or snap shots of me doing the hike.. afterall its a once in a lifetime type of thing for us not from Japan to do this... but other than that great guide.

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