Hakuba Backcountry Tour: Guided Backcountry Skiing + Snowboarding Trip

Country: Japan
Style: 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

Welcome to the ultimate guided Hakuba backcountry tour for advanced skiers and snowboarders. Backcountry skiing in Hakuba, Japan should be on every serious rider’s trip list. The stunning Japanese Alps and the Hakuba Valley is your home base to some of the best ski and snowboard terrain in all of Japan.

Our fully hosted, small group guided ski trip to Hakuba blends lift accessed backcountry ski touring + splitboarding with outstanding tree skiing, led by our internationally certified ski guide and Japanese-speaking ski guide. After a day of Hakuba powder skiing, the trip is balanced out with soul-satisfying, off-slope cultural activities. Based out of our comfortable Hakuba hotel puts us within walking distance to explore the bustling Hakuba village, dine on traditional cuisine and soak in our hotel’s soothing Onsen spa.

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Trip Highlights

  • 2 certified guides host your trip on and off the mountain focused on culture and a flexible itinerary based around best snow conditions
  • Only 6 guests maximum per trip allows us to move more efficiently in the mountains, ensuring more Hakuba powder for you
  • The Hakuba Valley provides access to 9 ski resorts, mind-blowing backcountry touring, incredible tree skiing, and home to Japan’s steepest resorts
  • A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the local culture. Our assistant ski guide not only speaks Japanese but lives in the Hakuba Valley year round and will proudly introduce you a unique side of Hakuba

Trip Highlights​

Itinerary

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Airport: Fly into either Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) Tokyo Airports
  • Arrive to Hakuba and check-in to Hakuba Yamano Hotel
  • 6:00pm group and guides meet-and-greet
  • Hosted welcome dinner
  • Daily group breakfast buffet at our hotel
  • 6 full days of ski lift assist Hakuba backcountry tours based around best Hakuba powder conditions and more secret Japanese Alps gems. Including but not limited to: Goryu, Hakuba47, Happo-one, Iwatake, Tsugaike Kogen, Norikura, and Cortina.
  • Relax in muscle soothing onsens
  • Hosted group dinners in our favorite select Hakuba Valley restaurants
  • After breakfast at the hotel it's Sayonara (farewell) to the guides and new friends
  • Return to airport, Tokyo or extend your stay in beautiful Japan with help from our local agent

Is This Trip For Me?

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Advanced snowboarders and skiers keen on the steeper terrain of Hakuba accessed via a combo of ski lifts and backcountry touring will love this trip. The heart of the program is backcountry powder skiing. Hakuba backcountry tours are geared toward fit adventurers with powder experience who are willing and able to earn their turns. Expect deep powder snow, steep tree runs, bowls and uphill skinning to access the goods when we leave the resorts. We do not expect to ski inbounds at the resort unless weather delays our ability to leave the boundaries each morning. More on ability levels

Trip Essentials

Support
  • 2 full-time, certified, PowderQuest guides (Japanese and English speaking)
  • lift tickets
  • private 4x4 van
Accommodations
  • comfortable hotel, private bath (hotel rooms in Japan are generally smaller in comparison to North American lodging.)
Meals
  • daily breakfast
  • all dinners, hosted by your guides at select Hakuba restaurants
  • beer and sake at dinner
 
  • arrival and departure to/from Hakuba. See Logistics tab for instructions.
  • required travel insurance
  • lunches

View or download the packing list

Getting to and from Hakuba is easy. There are different services available depending on where you plan to start and end your journey; Tokyo, Tokyo's airports, or other locations in Japan. To help you prepare, as we get closer to the trip, we will send you transportation options plus additional useful logistics to help you prepare for Japan: Currency, SIM card rental, equipment rental, cultural etiquette and additional useful tips to save you time and money.

Accommodations

ski lodge

Hakuba

After a stellar day of backcountry skiing in Hakuba return home to our comfortable onsen hotel with western style bedding, private bathrooms. Hearty breakfasts, WIFI, muscle soothing spa, sauna, free afternoon coffee/tea and a friendly family owned atmosphere.

Book Trip Now

Nearly all inclusive. Expert guides. Legendary Hakuba backcountry. Reserve a spot today.

Pricing Details at a Glance: (in USD)

  • $4299 per person, based on double occupancy, private bath
  • Epic Pass holders will receive a refund at the end of their trip
  • Solo Travelers: Will be paired with another same gender guest in a twin share room
  • Privacy Please: Single rooms available for a $795 upgrade
  • Payment: A 25% deposit plus any costs for optional extras is required at time of reservation. Final payments 90 days before trip departure.
Questions? Call us at 1-888-565-7158 or contact us via email.

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