Let expert guide Daiki Sakakibara guide you on one or more spectacular days on Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort! This amazing winter destination offers some of Japan's best powder. Enjoy 2-3 incredible runs, accessible by gondola and a short one-hour hike. With fewer crowds and Daiki’s expert guidance, you'll experience the perfect lines tailored to your skill level and the day’s conditions.
Private
Hokkaido
+1 Days
Jan - Mar, Dec
High
Intermediate
Just an hour from downtown Sapporo, Sapporo Kokusai Ski Resort is a one of the best destinations in Japan for powder lovers. Thanks to its high elevation and proximity to the sea, the resort is blessed with frequent dumps of fresh, fluffy snow.
Enjoy a day in the fluffy snow on the pristine lee slope, featuring a gentle 30-degree gradient and sparse trees. With the convenience of a gondola ride and a short one-hour hike, you can enjoy 2 to 3 incredible runs in this serene backcountry area. You can also book this tour for 2 or more days.
What makes this adventure even better is the expertise of your guide, who knows the terrain like the back of their hand. They'll tailor your lines based on your preferences and the day’s weather and snow conditions. And because the slope requires a hike to access, it’s blissfully uncrowded compared to the sidecountry areas of the resort.
Ready to carve your way through untouched snow in this peaceful paradise? Reach out to book your spot on this ski touring journey in Sapporo!
More info
Requirments Must be able to hike for 2-3 hours in backcountry terrain.
Meeting point
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Goggles
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
Be sure to bring warm insulated clothing to stay comfortable in the cold, along with plenty of snacks to keep your energy up.
Neil
Daiki speaks English and has good communication. We discussed plans via email and WhatsApp ahead of the trip to pick the best location and itinerary to suit our group. He was waiting for us at the meeting point at the arranged time to start the tour. The pace was good to suit our speed. He found the best snow for several descents through the day in different lines on a similar aspect. During the day there was an issue with snow on the skin glue. Daiki helped clean the snow off and came to the rescue with a ski band to hold the skin to the ski for ascending. We would be happy to ski again with Daiki in future.
Will
Had a great time Daiki. Very nice and knowledgeable guide. Showed us beautiful skiing areas in Hokkaido. Would definitely recommend as a ski/mountain guide. Great job!!!
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