Ski Touring in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido

There are so many wonderful ski spots in Hokkaido, Japan! And Japan Mountain Guides will take you to them in this varied 2-day ski trip.

Group

Daisetsuzan

2 Days

Jan, Mar

Intermediate

Beginner

Highlights

Ski touring in the deep forests of Daisetsuzan National Park.
Courses for beginners to intermediate skiers.
The best snow quality in Hokkaido.

Description

Join me on this 2-day ski tour in Hokkaido, Japan, touring around the island to go to the best spots!

This course is ideal for ski touring in Hokkaido. You’ll explore the stunning mountain landscape of Daisetsuzan National Park, where most routes avoid steep terrain and instead wind through peaceful, snow-filled forests and across wide, inviting open slopes.

Contact me to join one of the planned trips, but we can also set new dates for your group!

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Transport during the trip
Mountain guide expenses

Price details

The price includes mountain hut accommodation for a 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 the day. You'll be able to stock up on all the groceries you need.
The hut is very clean, comfortable, and very popular.

Meeting point

We'll meet at Sapporo's Railway Station.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & First Tracks

In the morning, travel to Daisetsuzan National Park. In the afternoon, go on a short ski touring.

Day 2: Daisetsuzan Full-Day Ski Touring

Ski touring in Daisetsuzan National Park. In the afternoon, return to Sapporo.

Details

Accommodation

You’ll stay in a large public mountain hut nestled deep in the forests of Daisetsuzan National Park. Facilities include shared rooms with bedding, a drying room, a cozy lounge and a small shop, plus a spacious on-site hot spring bath to relax in after a day outdoors.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Helmet

Poles

Ski equipment

Goggles

Avalanche eqmnt

Climbing skins

About the guide

Masataka

4.9

(15)

Languages

English | Japanese

Certificates

JMGA | UIMLA

What people are saying about Masataka

Fabian

very nice guy we had such a good time with him, greets from fabian san and moritz san haha

Mael

Masa-san is very knowledgeable about the region and the gorgeous spots. He is very reliable.

ricardo

Masataka was an excellent guide, looking after the group and making sure we had a unique day out in a beautiful place. He spoke good English and clearly has a great deal of experience. Loved this ski tour!

Mateusz

Thank you for a great experience in Japans backcountry.

Soh

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