Riding with the top female FWT snowboarder in Japan in Hakuba (Half-day)

Ride along Wakana, a freeride world tour professional snowboarder. Let her share with you her passion for snowboarding in Hakuba, Japan.

TRIP TYPE

Private

MOUNTAIN RANGES

Japan Alps

DURATION

1/2 Day

OFFER PERIOD

Jan - Apr, Dec

FITNESS LEVEL

high

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PAYMENT METHODS

Credit Card, Wire Transfer and more!

Enjoy some of the most dazzling sceneries of Japan
Snowboard with a professional ranked 1st in Japan and 5th in the world
Discover a vibrant town in the Japan Alps

Description

Hakuba is without any doubt, one of the best places for snowboarding in Japan. And it is one of my favorite spots for this incredible sport.

So let me share with you my love for this mesmerizing place, on this half-day snowboarding adventure. Even though it is a popular ski resort, I know the best areas that we can explore, away from the crowds.

I am not a tour guide, nor an instructor. So instead on teaching you how to snowboard or guide you across this place, my focus will be on snowboarding together through the best slopes and enjoying our time here.

I chose Hakuba because it is a dazzling place with hypnotizing views. It also offers the most thrilling slopes. Moreover, there are many other things to do in town. So even after we finish snowboarding, the fun continues. I can recommend you some of my favorite restaurants or trendy bars in the area. But, what I do recommend are the onsens, traditional japanese hot springs. They are the ideal way of relaxing after our snowboarding traverse.

I speak both English and Japanese. And I am ranked 1st in Japan and 5th in the world. So I am sure I will be able to give you some pointers and share with you my passion for snowboarding and this place.

If you are up for this unforgettable snowboarding adventure, don’t hesitate and request to book this trip. I would love to show you this marvellous place in Japan.

Looking for a trip somewhere else? Join me on this half day ride in Hokkaido, Japan.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

The price does not include lift passes.

Secure your spot with just 25% payment

48-hour free cancellation with 30-day advance booking

Details

More info

Please note that you will need to sign a liability waiver prior to the beginning of the trip.
Participant will need to have appropriate insurance coverage (including skiing and snowboarding)

Also, for safety and liability reasons, we will stay within ski resort boundaries at all times.

Meeting point

To be determined

About the guide: Wakana

Wakana

5.00

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FWT Athlete

- Snowboarder
- 1st in Women's Freeride Snowboarding Japan (5th in World Ranking)
- Residence: Niseko, Hakuba and several other resorts around the world
- English level: Fluent

I'm a Freeride World Tour athlete as well as a PSA professional snowboarder.

Among the achievements I'm most proud of are:
- Champion of Freeride World Tour in Hakuba
- 5th overall in 2018 Freeride World Tour
- Champion of Freeride World Qalifier in Hakuba
- 1st in Japan for Freeride World Qualifier
- 2012 JSBA All Japan Snowboarding Competition SX, 1st
- 2014 SAJ All Japan Ski Competition SBX, 3rd

For the 2018-2019 winter season, I will be based in Niseko for the first half of January, then from mid January until April I will be in Hakuba Valley. Grand Hirafu in Niseko, the Hakuba Valley and Zao Onsen in Yamagata are among my favorite resorts in Japan. I've also skied a lot in Whistler (BC, Canada) and The Remarkables in New Zealand.

I can have everyday conversations in English and am happy to ride with both skiers and snowboarders. I would just love to spend some fun time with people who love to ride!

Languages

Japanese | English

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What people are saying about Wakana

Romain

5.00

I booked 2 days with Wakana and she has been a really great guide! Absolutely no regret! Wakana knows very well Hokkaido overall and will make sure to bring you to the best areas outside the slopes whether you’re a skier or snowboarder. She has been very flexible onto the organization, adjusting the tour to go to the best spots to find good snow. We were originally thinking to spend the 2 days in the Furano area but ended up going to Kamui the second day where there was finally more powder. Most importantly, she’s also a very nice person to spend time with. I definitely recommend her!

Samuel

5.00

Amazing day out with Wakana, full day of deep powder and fresh lines, found all the best spots from first lift to last, she made sure we had a great time. Really fun, highly recommend.