Discover the ultimate backcountry skiing adventures in Central Hokkaido with certified guides, world-class terrain, and unmatched local expertise.
Based at the foot of Asahidake since 2014, we are passionate about sharing the incredible backcountry of Hokkaido with skiers and snowboarders from around the world.
Our experienced local guides know the mountains, snowpack, weather and terrain — allowing us to create unforgettable adventures while keeping safety at the heart of every trip.
Every tour is carefully planned around the day's conditions and your group's experience. Whether you're chasing deep powder or discovering backcountry terrain for the first time, we'll help you experience Hokkaido beyond the ordinary.
More about usA full day on Asahidake's ridgelines and tree runs, matched to your group's pace and ability.
Two to five days chasing the best snowpack across Central Hokkaido, hut to hut or lodge based.
Guiding, lodging, transfers, and rentals bundled into one straightforward booking.
Select a region to view live snow conditions, weather and available tours.
We operate in the best backcountry areas of Hokkaido. Click any region to view live conditions and available tours.
Every lead guide holds IFMGA or JMGA certification and years of Hokkaido-specific terrain experience.
Beacons, airbags, and touring gear checked and serviced before every season and every tour.
Daily snowpack assessment and conservative route calls come before any powder chasing.
Small groups mean coaching tailored to your technique, not a one-size itinerary.
Our guide read the snowpack perfectly and still found us the deepest lines of the trip.
Small group, honest safety briefings, and terrain that matched exactly what we asked for.
Best guided week I've had in Japan. Logistics were seamless from pickup to the last run.
Patient with beginners in our group without ever slowing down the strong skiers.
The daily briefings gave us real confidence in every route decision the guide made.
Three days of hut-to-hut touring and not a single moment felt rushed or unsafe.
Booked as a solo traveler and ended up in a group that felt looked after the whole way.
The private guiding day was worth every yen. Routes shifted to match our energy all day.
Rented full touring gear on arrival and it was fitted perfectly before we even left the shop.
Took the avalanche skills course before our trip and it changed how I read terrain completely.
The tree runs on a low-visibility day still turned out to be the highlight of the trip.
Our family group had very different skill levels and every one of us still had a great day.
Booking, transfers, and gear were all sorted before we landed. Nothing left to figure out.
Corporate trip for twelve people and the pacing worked for every ability level in the group.
Second season booking with them. The route knowledge alone makes it worth coming back.
World-class powder, uncrowded slopes, and unforgettable runs. Book your Hokkaido ski adventure today and discover why powder hunters travel from around the globe.
Get startedMost single-day tours suit intermediate skiers and riders comfortable off-piste. Multi-day trips require solid touring fitness. Tell us your level when booking and we'll recommend the right trip.
Yes. Beacon, probe, and shovel are included on every guided trip. Airbag packs are available on request.
Yes. Private guiding puts one guide entirely at your group's disposal, with pace and terrain set by you.
Warm layers, goggles, sun protection, and your own touring boots if you have them. A full gear checklist is sent after booking.
Yes, touring skis, splitboards, and full avalanche safety kits are available to rent when you book a trip.
Asahidake, Kamikawa, Tokachidake, and Furano. Each offers a different mix of terrain and snowpack.
Send your dates and group size through our contact page and we'll confirm availability within 24 hours.
Yes, from two to seven days, hut to hut or lodge based, matched to your group's touring fitness.
Certified backcountry ski and splitboard guiding across Central Hokkaido, based at the foot of Asahidake.
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