Japan Guided Backcountry-Tokachidake Private Guiding

Tokachidake private guiding

The Daisetsuzan Range is composed of the highest peaks in Hokkaido that average 2,000 meters elevation with alpine and tree skiing. You will stay in a hot spring hotel which sits nestled at the southern end of Daisetsuzan National Park, an area famous for the backcountry skiing and the abundance of thermal hot-springs. The indigenous people of Hokkaido referred to this area as ‘Kamui Mintara,’ or the ‘Playground of the Gods.’ High precipitation amounts and low humidity levels produce some of the lightest and most dependable powder in the world.

backcountry ski trip in Hokkaido — Blue bird powder day in Daisetsuzan

what makes this trip special

Stay in a hot spring hotel in the heart of the backcountry terrain

Stay in a cozy traditional room with tatami flooring and futon bedding. The hotel has an indoor and outdoor onsen, or hot spring. This is typical Japanese backcountry apre.

Ski a choice of four different zones

One of the only places that has genuine alpine terrain in Hokkaido. Below treeline is spaced old growth 900 year old spruce.

Stay some of the lightest snow in the world

When the snow is falling vertically, we can guarantee you will be skiing some of the lighest powder you have ever experienced

itinerary

Transfer to Furano which is on the doorstep of the Daisetsuzan National Park, Japan's largest national park.

Transfer across the valley and ski the Central peak. From here are spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and volcano. Watch the falling snow from the outdoor hot-spring on your return to the hotel. A traditional dinner follows.

If the weather allows we will ski the alpine, or if it is stormy stay we ski in the primeval forest where the snow is always deep. Finish in a natural forest hot spring reputed to have healing qualities.

Ski the local volcano after peering in the steaming caldera. The ski descent provides for 750 meters which can be lapped for more vertical.

Travel to the highest mountain in Hokkaido. See plumes of smoke billowing from it’s the volcanic vents. If weather allows, we can ski from the peak. If not, there is great side-country skiing accessible from the tram. Transfer to Furano to celebrate the last night.

Farewell and airport transfer.