The powder skiing in Japan is just as good as you imagine it.
This eight-day backcountry ski adventure takes us to the best powder stashes in Japan, all while enjoying incredible food, culture, and lodging. This Japan ski adventure is the perfect backcountry ski trip for anyone who is looking for an amazing adventure and even better powder turns.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Resort and backcountry guidingLed by IFMGA/AMGA certified guides
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Skiers must have at least 20+ days of backcountry ski touring experience, and must be able to ski in a variety of snow conditions and steep terrain over long periods of time.
- Skiers and riders must be in excellent physical shape to join this expedition. Expect big days (up to 4,000+ vertical feet), but lots of fun!
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- All lodging according to itinerary, including double occupancy lodging while in town and group lodging in mountain huts.
- Breakfasts in town, all meals while on the mountain
- Group camping and climbing equipment
- All park/climbing permits*
- Scheduled in-country transportation
- Airport transfers
- Certified guides
Not included
- Flights to/from the city where the expedition begins.
- Additional nights in hotel outside of the itinerary
- Airport taxes
- Visas
- In-town dinners
- Immunizations
- Tips for guides or local staff
- Travel, rescue, or any other type of insurance
- Hospitalization or evacuation costs
- Single supplement charges
- Excess baggage charges
- Alcohol
- Other personal expenses
- Aconcagua Climbing Permit*
- The costs of delays or changes to itinerary that are beyond the control of Alpenglow Expeditions or its agents are not included.
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: Fly into CTS Airport and stay in Airport hotelToday we’ll start our adventure. We’ll meet at the CTS Airport and spend the night in Chitose as the team gathers in Japan.
- Days 2–4: Ski NisekoWe’ll start the first day of the expedition by driving to the Niseko area, and will stop along the way to ski. The next two days will be full of powder skiing and amazing food. Our guides will take you to the resort with the best snow conditions, and we’ll decide together what we want to ski. Whether it’s off-piste, side-country, or untouched backcountry, it’s all epic. After skiing, we’ll return to Niseko each afternoon and explore its culturally rich streets, including the famous canal district. We’ll wrap up the day with amazing dinners, savoring the world-renowned sushi.
- Day 5: Final Day in Niseko and Drive to FuranoWe’ll start the day with another round of pow skiing before taking a scenic drive to Furano, the second stop on our trip.
- Days 6–8: Ski FuranoThe next three days we’ll explore untouched powder stashes in Furano, Tomamu, Kamui, Ashahidake, and hidden gems off the beaten path. We’ll also unwind after a day on the slopes in soothing natural hot springs (onsens) before finding some amazing dinner spots.
- Day 9: DepartWe’ll wrap up the trip and take a short ride to the airport, departing anytime after 2pm.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
Where you stay
All lodging according to itinerary, including double occupancy lodging while in town and group lodging in mountain huts.
Getting There
- We’ll meet at the CTS Airport and spend the night in Chitose as the team gathers in Japan.
- We’ll wrap up the trip and take a short ride to the airport, departing anytime after 2pm.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
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Dates and prices
- Jan 16 – Jan 24, 20272026/27 · 9 days8,500 USD$8,500 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USDAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "January 16, 2027 – January 24, 2027".
- Jan 25 – Feb 2, 20272026/27 · 9 days8,500 USD$8,500 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USDAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "January 25, 2027 – February 2, 2027".
- Feb 6 – Feb 14, 20272026/27 · 9 days8,500 USD$8,500 per person; currency not labelled on the page; US-based operator (North Lake Tahoe), read as USDAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "February 6, 2027 – February 14, 2027".
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
- Non-8,000m Peaks: A trip is confirmed 70 days before the start of an expedition.
- When an expedition is more than 90 days out, we require a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation. Within 90 days we require full payment.
- We require Rescue Insurance on all of our international expeditions.
From the trip description by Alpenglow Expeditions
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