4-Day Ski Tour in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido
4.5
(2)
Join certified mountain guide Masataka on this advanced backcountry skiing tour to ride Niseko's famous and beautiful Mount Yotei, in Japan!
Group
4 Days
Jan, Mar
Intermediate
Beginner
Highlights
- Ski touring mainly on open slopes
- Courses for beginners to intermediate skiers
- Abundant snow!
Description
Discover the quiet magic of Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan National Park: a snow-clad wilderness of whispering forests, wide open slopes and gentle ridge lines that invite exploration.
This trip is ideal for experiencing the best of ski touring in Hokkaido. You’ll explore the beautiful mountains of Niseko, known for their deep, abundant snow. Most of the tour takes place on wide, open slopes far from the ski resorts — offering quiet, uncrowded terrain and a true backcountry atmosphere.
Ready to feel the cold air, carve fresh tracks, and explore one of Japan’s most beautiful alpine playgrounds? Reserve your spot today and start planning the Hokkaido ski tour you’ll never forget.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
- Half-board meals during trip
Price details
- The price includes mountain hut accommodation for 3 nights (without meals), the cost of a mountain guide, and transportation from Sapporo Railway Station and Otaru to and from the station.This is the car I drive.
- The price does not include the cost of purchasing groceries needed for your mountain hut stay.
- The minimum number of participants is 2. The maximum number of participants is 6.
- Daily backcountry ski tours usually depart from the hut entrance, where you put on your skis with skins.
- In some cases, we may depart from a location about a 10minute drive away.
- About the mountain hut:
- Accommodation will be in a large public mountain hut in the mountains of Daisetsuzan National Park.
- Facilities include a lounge, shop, selfcatering facilities, a drying room, and a large hot spring bath.
- Accommodation is in a dormitory format.Bedding is Provided. There are selfcatering facilities, but no restaurant. The kiosk sells drinks and basic groceries.
- The mountain hut can be reached by car, but it is located in the mountains and there are no facilities nearby. There are no ski resorts nearby.
- We plan to stop and shop at a large supermarket in town about a 30minute drive from the hut on every days. You'll be able to stock up on all the groceries you need.
- The hut is very clean, comfortable, and very popular.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & First Tracks
Travel to Niseko in the morning. Short ski touring in the afternoon.
Day 2: Deep Powder Adventures
Ski touring in Niseko or the middle of Mt. Yotei.
Day 3: Summit & Explore
Ski touring in Niseko or the middle of Mt. Yotei.
Day 4: Final Run & Farewell
Short ski touring in the morning. Return to Otaru and Sapporo in the afternoon.
Details
Accommodation
You will stay at a hotel with two meals included, usually in a room for 2-3 people, with a large hot spring bath.
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Goggles
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
Ski crampons
FAQs
What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?
About the guide
Masataka
4.9
(20)
Languages
English | Japanese
Certificates
JMGA | UIMLA
What people are saying about this trip
Matthew
Guide, unfortunately, didn't really have the level of English needed to lead an English-speaking tour. Misunderstanding led to the guide being angry when I waited for him in the wrong place. No checks of safety equipment were done and no briefings on SOPs at beginning or during any tour, meaning I skied all terrain 'blind' not knowing if we stopping at the end of pitches or where we were meeting, with guide skiing off into woods and out of sight. The danger of this was demonstrated when the guide fell and I only found him by chance.
Mael
Masa-san is very knowledgeable about the region and the gorgeous spots. He is very reliable.
Heleen
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