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Ski Touring in Daisetsuzan National Park, Hokkaido

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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

Guide profile image

Masataka

4.9

(20)

Languages

English | Japanese

Certificates

JMGA | UIMLA

What people are saying about Masataka

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!

Kai

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