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:

- 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)

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

(22)

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

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What people are saying about Yuichi

Bradley

Yuichi was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and knew the trails well. It was an overall awesome adventure. My wife and I didn’t need to worry about anything but soaking in the experience.

Sharon

Yuichi was a wonderful guide. He communicated well before trip and through out our hike. He was very attentive and flexible to our needs; especially when it came to my elderly father’s abilities. Mt Fuji hike and mountain hut was spectacular! My only wish is to complete the hike next time. The service from Explore-Share was definitely seamless and would highly recommend to others.

Gregory

We have trekked with guides on several mountains around the world and want to say that Yuichi was by far the most knowledgeable and professional mountain guide we have ever met! His experience and expertise ensured that we had a safe and memorable Mt. Fuji climb seeing beautiful areas of the mountain that few know to visit! Thanks to Yuichi we will recommend Explore-Share to all our friends!

Naomi

Brilliant trip. Loved the walk. Great to go with a guide. Thanks Yuichi

Arthur

The climb to the summit of Mt. Fuji was incredible. Yuichi is a great guide with deep knowledge of mountaineering and Fujisan. He provided a number of hiking tips to me along the way as we ascended to the summit. The climb was incredibly arduous since it had snowed a few inches the night before, the wind was at 35mph from the 8th station upward, and it hailed and rained on us all the way down. But…he got me through all of that!