This is the trip everyone dreams of—the Japan deep-pow experience, but stripped of the clichés and packed with intention. We’re heading straight to Hokkaido’s powder capital, Niseko, and linking up multiple zones across the island to hunt the deepest turns of the season.
From resort-access tree runs to silent sidecountry ridgelines, this is a week of endless faceshots, clean lines, and mountain culture served with Japanese precision.
The goal is simple: find flow, ride hard, and soak up the rhythm of winter on Japan’s northern frontier.
Hokkaido is known for some of the driest, deepest snow on the planet.
And Niseko delivers:
We’ll start in Niseko and hit nearby zones like Moiwa, Rusutsu, and Kiroro, plus secret stashes accessible only via short skins or local connections.
We mix lift-access powder laps with short hikes and half-day touring missions. You’ll ride through silent birch forests, deep gullies, and bowls so white it feels like floating. Local guides take us beyond the obvious zones - into the terrain where the snow stacks highest and the stoke stays pure.
Depending on conditions, we adapt the plan daily, always chasing the best snow on the island.
We stay in a traditional-style lodge in Niseko, close to the lifts and far from the crowds.
Jan 30 – Arrival in Sapporo → transfer to Niseko → welcome dinner + expedition briefing
Jan 31–Feb 7 – 7 full days of riding: resort freeride, sidecountry sessions, and optional touring missions
Feb 8 – Onsen soak + final team dinner
Feb 9 – Transfer to airport → departure
* schedule may flex depending on weather/safety
Powder therapy by day, hot spring recovery by night.
Japan’s onsen culture is a key part of the rhythm - natural hot springs tucked in snowy valleys, the perfect way to end a deep day.
We’ll also dive into the local food scene, from sushi & ramen joints to izakayas, and give you a proper taste of mountain life in Hokkaido.
Want more vertical? One day of heliski is on offer for $1,200 per person.
Note: Weather dependent. But when it hits, it hits hard.
✔ 9 nights accommodation with breakfast
✔ 7 guided riding days (mix of resort + backcountry)
✔ Airport transfers + local transport
✔ Lift passes
✔ English, Polish, Russian - speaking team leaders + local Japanese speaking guide
✔ Avalanche training session
✔ Cultural extras (onsens, city visit, local eats)
✔ Mandatory standard insurance
Not included:
✖ Flights
✖ Additional high-altitude insurance
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional heliski day
✖ Daily dinners
You need solid powder skills and confidence in tight trees and variable snow.
Japan's snow is deep- real deep - and you'll need to stay light, balanced, and in control.
Resort-access freeride: 80%
Short touring / sidecountry: 40%
Touring gear optional but recommended for full access (splitboard or skis with skins).
> You’ll be led by local mountain guides who know these peaks like home and lead all groups
> Our expedition leader ensures smooth logistics and communication
> Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) is mandatory and non-negotiable, you must know how to use it - we recommend a pre-trip avalanche course
> An avalanche airbag backpack is strongly advised (available for rental - reservation required)
> Daily avalanche briefings + route planning
Standard travel insurance is included, but you’ll need a policy that covers off-piste and high-altitude backcountry.
We also offer full freeride insurance - just let us know if you want us to handle it.
You can also add Trip Cancellation Insurance, which gives you full refund coverage in case of illness or emergency. Reach out if you’d like to include this.
Most EU and Western passport holders do not need a visa for Japan.
Please make sure you check your country passport entry requirements before booking.
Just make sure your passport is valid for the full travel period.
> Fill out the reservation form
> We’ll confirm availability and send your agreement
> Pay a 50% deposit to secure your spot
> We take care of logistics, and you train your legs
> Pay your balance 30 days before departure
> Pack up. Time to ride where few ever will.
> For last-minute emergencies or illness, we recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance for full refund coverage.
> We reserve the right to adjust the program due to external factors like weather, safety, or political conditions.
> If we must cancel the trip (even for reasons beyond our control), you’ll receive a 100% refund - no questions asked.
This is Japan the way riders dream of it - no crowds, no fluff, just clean lines and chest-deep descents in one of the snowiest places on Earth.
You’ll come for the powder, but you’ll leave with the rhythm of the mountain in your blood.
This is Niseko. This is the real thing.
Built for those who chase storms,
not schedules.
