Japan Ski Touring + Splitboarding: Guided Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Tours
Let’s face it. Crowded ski resorts are becoming a nightmare. Backcountry skiing in Japan is the answer. Welcome to PowderQuest’s guided Japan ski touring and splitboarding adventures. Small group backcountry skiing and snowboarding tours, chasing Japan’s legendary powder while introducing you to the brilliant culture and delicious fare of the land of the rising sun. Led by professionally certified international ski guides, our guided backcountry ski tours to Japan are completely flexible to chase the best snow conditions.
All Japan powder tours feature 2 English and Japanese speaking ski guides and a maximum of 6 guests per trip. This is how backcountry skiing in Japan should be.
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Solo travelers and small groups of friends are welcome to join any available guided trip.
Trip Styles
Select from 2 unique styles of guided trips:
- Lift Assisted Backcountry Touring trips utilize a combo of resort ski lifts and guided backcountry ski touring / splitboarding. Rip a few laps of deep, off-piste powder stashes before pushing out beyond the resort boundaries – escaping the crowds, deeper into the stellar Japan backcountry.
- Human Powered Touring trips for strong, experienced tourers looking to skip the resorts all together for more of a remote Japan backcountry tour
What’s Included
- Comfortable lodging with soothing Japanese hot spring spas
- Lift tickets on our Lift Assisted Tours
- Private 4×4 van
- Full time backcountry guiding
- English and Japanese speaking guides
- Breakfasts and dinners, always hosted by your guides
- Your choice of beer or sake at dinner
- Unique local cultural activities
- Extend your trip package with assistance from our local Japanese travel agency
What’s calling you? The legendary Hokkaido powder or the steeps of Hakuba’s backcountry and perfectly spaced Myoko trees? Our Japan ski tours and splitboarding trips run during the prime powder months – January and February.
Featured Backcountry Ski Tours in Japan
Furano Backcountry Tour: Advanced Ski Touring + Splitboarding Adventure
Country: Hokkaido, JapanStyle: Human-Powered Touring
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $4299 USD
Dates: JAN 28-4 / FEB 4-11 / FEB 12-19
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Hakuba Backcountry Tour: Guided Backcountry Skiing + Snowboarding Trip
Country: JapanStyle: Lift-Assisted Backcountry Touring
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $4299 ($4024 with Epic Pass) USD
Dates: JAN 16-23, 2025
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Hokkaido Backcountry Tour: Ski Touring + Splitboarding Japan
Country: Hokkaido, JapanStyle: Lift-Assisted Backcountry Touring
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $4499 USD
Dates: JAN 5-12 / JAN 16-23 / JAN 24-31 / FEB 2-9 / FEB 10-17 / FEB 19-26
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Japanese Alps + Myoko Backcountry Tour – Japan
Country: JapanStyle: Lift-Assisted Backcountry Touring
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $4699 USD
Dates: 2025: JAN 25-FEB 2 / FEB 3-11
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