Certified mountain guide Masataka will take you to an exciting 4-day backcountry ski tour all over Hokkaido. Enjoy some of his secret spots away from the crowds.
4 Days
Feb
Intermediate
Intermediate
If you want to ski longer and explore the less accessible powder areas in Hokkaido, this trip is itinerary is for you! This is a 4-day backcountry tour in the quiet and beautiful mountainous area of ​​northern Hokkaido.
Most of the routes feature gentle gradients, with only a handful of steeper sections, making them ideal for those who prefer a relaxed pace. The tours wind through serene, snow-laden forests and across wide, open slopes that offer plenty of space to enjoy the powder.
The terrain is particularly well-suited to beginners and intermediate skiers, offering a safe yet exciting way to experience backcountry skiing. Thanks to its northern location, this area consistently receives some of the finest, driest snow in all of Hokkaido.
Accommodation is in a traditional Japanese inn, where you’ll stay in comfortable shared rooms (typically for 2–3 guests). Breakfast and dinner are included, showcasing local flavors, and after a day on the slopes, you can unwind in a spacious onsen (hot spring bath), a quintessential Japanese experience that soothes tired muscles and completes the day in true comfort.
Please contact me if you want to be a part of this adventure!
Meeting point
Morning: Travel to northern Hokkaido. Afternoon: Short ski touring.
Full day of ski touring in northern Hokkaido.
Morning: Short ski touring. Afternoon: Return to Sapporo.
Accommodation
Say in a traditional Japanese hotel with Breakfast and dinner included, usually in rooms for 2-3 people, and with a large hot spring bath
Water bottle
Backpack
Helmet
Poles
Ski equipment
Sunglasses
Goggles
Avalanche eqmnt
Climbing skins
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4.9
(20)
Languages
English | Japanese
Certificates
JMGA | UIMLA
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.
Johanka
Sandy
Our guide is great and very professional! We had a great time on Yotei !
Trevor
Michael
Masa-san was so friendly and knowledgeable! We had an excellent trip up Mt. Yotei, even thought the snow conditions were not great. Arigato gozaimashita!
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