Backcountry Skiing in Japan
Top three reasons to go skiing in Japan
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The snowiest winters on the planet due to the Sea of Japan and the cold Siberian air
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Shred powder under scenic leafless birch trees and finish off the day in an onsen
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Get a taste of Ja-Pow and ski with little to no wind, in deep snow as light as clouds
If you’ve been dreaming of shredding the deepest snow imaginable, Japan will satisfy all your cravings. Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan’s main islands and it has gained an international reputation for incredibly deep and light powder, with over 15 m / 50 ft of snowfall each winter. Your guides will lead you through some of Hokkaido’s most scenic ski destinations, like Otaru, Asahikawa, and Furano. The slopes aren’t very steep compared to the Alps or the Rockies, but the champagne powder and plenty of tree skiing among the white birch trees, Shirakaba, is pure bliss—especially on bluebird days. Combine all this with Japanese culture, natural hot springs—onsens, and volcanoes dominating the skyline, and you’ve got yourself a bucket-list trip for any powder hungry skier.
SeasonJanuary |
Nearest citySapporo is 45 minutes away |
Duration7 or 9 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |