Half-Day Ride with FWQ snowboarder Noriko Ishimatsu in the Tohoku Area (Private)

Head to the north of Japan alongside an FWQ Snowboarder and discover the immaculate powder of Tohoku! Learn the ins and outs of the professional snowboarding world and have a blast on some of the best terrain in northern Honshu!

What could make a skiing day trip to the uncrowded and stunning scenery of Japan’s biggest island even better? Bring me along so we can take on the slopes together! I am a Freeride World Qualifier rider and this unforgettable experience puts you – and up to three others – next to a top level boarder to shred runs and have a blast, making the most of a half-day adventure!

Set in the north of Honshu, the largest Japanese island, Tohoku is a mountainous region that is notorious for its gorgeous aesthetics and its relative isolation. The foothills and peaks of the Ou Mountains are a great place to spend an afternoon – or ten – boarding through memorable lines without the crowds and hassle of other destinations.

Access to the region is seamless, with trains and expressways shuttling tourists and athletes alike to even the most remote places of Tohoku. From Hakkoda to Shizukuishi, it is one of the best places to get away from it all and still have high-quality runs you can expect from some of the world’s best locations. The Zao Onsen lifts have been operating for nearly a century, so you can even sprinkle some culture into your snowboarding extravaganza.

Thanks to the Freeride World Qualifier, a competition where skiers and snowboarders vie for event wins and ultimately the world championship, your private program gives you access to a true mountain professional. With events across the world, there is a lifetime of wisdom to take away from this one-of-a-kind opportunity to board with a pro.

You should have at least an intermediate level snowboarder. Being able to determine your own personal capabilities is required and you are responsible for skiing at your own level. We will always remain within the boundaries of the resort. I am not an instructor or guide, so the goal of our trip will be to share some runs and laughs and have a great time on the mountain.

Make your dreams come true and snowboard a half-day in one of Japan’s best snowy destinations! With an FWQ professional by your side, take on the remote and gorgeous world of Tohoku!