You come to Niseko for one reason—Japow. Not just any powder, but the kind that billows, floats, and leaves you grinning like a kid on a snow day. We’re talking backcountry access without the slog—lifts up, deep turns down. No wasting time, no second-guessing—just following the expert guides straight to the secret stashes and dreamy lines waiting behind Niseko’s backcountry gates. One epic day, unlimited powder potential. Legs burning? Maybe. Stoke level? Off the charts. See you at the top!
Niseko’s backcountry gates open up a whole new world of powder, and we’re here for every last turn. With lift access doing the heavy lifting, we’ll skip the long hikes and head straight for the good stuff—deep, untouched lines, playful tree runs, and that dreamy Japow float. Every run is about chasing the best conditions, adapting to the snow, and making the most of the day. No stress, no second-guessing—just pure backcountry bliss. We’ll show up, strap in, and drop into the kind of snow we’ll be talking about for years.
We booked two days with Niseko Zen during our one week stay in Niseko: totally worth it!
Even if you are very experienced in Backcountry riding: the climate in Hokkaido is unpredictable and the guides from Niseko Zen just know where the Conditions are best. Huge thanks to Torin for even letting us set a Skin Track ourselves and just showing us the general direction! (We were a group of 5 experienced Backcountry riders from Switzerland)
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These Niseko ski holidays are beginner-friendly, which means that anyone with a good fitness level can join in. You must be comfortable with spending up to 8 hours on snow.
Whether you’re a beginner seeking new experiences or a competent backcountry enthusiast craving advanced level terrain, the guides will cater to all skill levels.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
Niseko ski holidays can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your Niseko ski holidays is your accommodation in Niseko. To get there, most people fly into New Chitose Airport (CTS). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach your accommodation in Niseko.
Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time (before 8:30am) in front of your accommodation in Niseko.
Accommodations are not included in the price of this adventure, so you’ll have to choose the accommodation at your own expense. Your guide will provide more details before the adventure starts.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!
Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Day cancellation policy
To secure your spot, you’ll be asked to pay the full amount upon checkout.
Please note that booking fees are non-refundable in all cases and will be deducted from the refund amount.
We booked two days with Niseko Zen during our one week stay in Niseko: totally worth it!
Even if you are very experienced in Backcountry riding: the climate in Hokkaido is unpredictable and the guides from Niseko Zen just know where the Conditions are best. Huge thanks to Torin for even letting us set a Skin Track ourselves and just showing us the general direction! (We were a group of 5 experienced Backcountry riders from Switzerland)