Discover Hokkaido Ski Safari
We are delighted to introduce our exclusive Ski Tour of Japan for keen skiers who wish to take on and experience skiing the famous light powder of Hokkaido, Japan. This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime ski experience across the snow-sure north island travelling for 10 nights with your Japanese Powder Byrne Ski Guide to taste the ski offerings of Kiroro, Furano, Tomamu, Rusutsu, and of course, the famous Niseko resort.
When it comes to skiing in Japan, many British skiers will think of the northern island of Hokkaido and the vast backcountry skiing opportunities around Niseko. However to truly experience the breadth and variety of skiing in Hokkaido, you need local expertise to unlock the best skiing, the hidden gems and smaller resorts where the backcountry is deep and steep and the slopes are quiet.
Accompanied by your Powder Byrne ski guide, we will show you the very best skiing, hosting you and coordinating all your transfers and accommodation arrangements in hand-picked properties.
Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is for experienced skiers who want to ski the deep powder that Hokkaido is famous for.
ARRIVAL DAY
Arrive at Tokyo Haneda International Airport and connect to the domestic terminal for your flight to the New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. You'll be greeted by your English-speaking assistant and escorted to your private transfer to Niseko (2h15mins). You'll meet your Ski Guide at your hotel on arrival who will assist you with all your rental requirements.
DAY 2 & 3
Your Powder Byrne ski guide will meet you after breakfast and introduce you to the best slopes in the Niseko United resorts with hand-picked lunch and dinner options.
DAY 4
You will travel by private vehicle to Rusutsu (45min) and enjoy a full day skiing. Rusutsu offers the largest number of lifts in the region and is famous for powdery treeline skiing. Return back to Niseko for a relaxing onsen and delicious dinner.
DAY 5
Depart Niseko for Kiroro (1hr) to ski this exceptional backcountry resort with your guide. Enjoy the largest terrain of regulated off-piste, a magnate for experienced skiers. Late afternoon you'll depart for Furano by private transfer (2h45min).
DAY 6 & 7
After a hearty breakfast, you'll head out onto the slopes of Furano with your Powder Byrne ski guide to enjoy the excellent terrain infamous with experienced skiers and boarders who come in search for the fabled Hokkaido powder. Overnight in Furano. The following day you have the choice to continue exploring Furano, or an optional excursion to Asahidake, where quiet backcountry bowls provide a playgound for advanced powder skiers in search of virgin terrain. Overnight back in Furano.
DAY 8
After breakfast you will depart Furano for Sahoro by private transfer (1hr10mins). Your Powder Byrne ski guide will introduce you to the best of the advanced skiing, with spectacular views across the Tokachi plain below. Late afternoon private transfer to Tomamu (35 mins). Overnight Tomamu.
DAY 9 & 10
Your next 2 days will be spent exploring the skiing available in Tomamu with your private ski guide including the treeline skiing and sanctioned off-piste terrain. Overnight Tomamu.
DAY 11+
Return back to New Chitose Airport and fly to Tokyo Haneda airport where we can arrange an extension to your programme with a few nights in Tokyo with a private guide.
Alternatively, fly to Osaka Itami airport and we will arrange an extended itinerary in the awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage city of Kyoto, Japan's old Imperial capital.
Our Hokkaido Ski Safari is designed to provide expert skiers with the ultimate experience in Hokkaido, away from the masses, experiencing authentic ski resorts, enjoying hand-picked Ryokans, 3 and 4 star hotels.
You can join our Ski Safari and ski in a small group of like-minded skiers, hosted by our private Powder Byrne ski guide from 26th February - 7th March 2024, enjoying a 10-night adventure of a lifetime. Prices from £7,375 per person based on 2 people sharing a twin /double room on a bed & breakfast basis.
Prices exclude international and domestic flights.
