Ski quiet Tohoku pistes, forests, onsen and ryokan
Ski in Japan away from the busiest areas, travelling between local resorts in Tohoku. The route combines snow, quiet pistes, forests, onsen, ryokan, Japanese culture and coordinated group logistics throughout.
From the trip description by B4Experience
On-snow support
- Independent: Not confirmed
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Not confirmed
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge. Professional guiding and instruction are not included.
- Guided: Not 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.
The company has not confirmed what is included on the mountain.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- The program is open to skiers and snowboarders wishing to explore Tohoku resorts, with the possibility to adapt each day. No minimum technical or physical level is specified, but autonomy on slopes and the ability to ski several consecutive days is advisable. Powder terrain, trees, or side-country will always depend on your level and conditions.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by B4Experience
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals
- Transfers · partly
- 7 nights accommodation
- 3 nights ski-in/ski-out accommodation
- Accommodations with onsen inside the hotel
- WiFi in all accommodations
- Laundry in most accommodations
- 3 nights in 4* hotel in Hachimantai
- 2 nights in 3* hotel in Tazawako
- 2 nights in traditional Japanese ryokan in the Geto Kogen area
- Shared double rooms with separate beds
- Private bathroom with shower in hotel rooms
- 14 meals: breakfasts and dinners during the trip
- Buffet breakfasts with Japanese and Western options
- Japanese, Western, and fusion-style dinners
- Special Japanese barbecue dinner with local products and Wagyu
- Vegetarian and seafood options at the barbecue dinner
- Experience staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan
- Traditional Japanese music/dance show on the last night
- Lift passes included for the resorts covered in the program
- Private transfer from Morioka station
- Final transfer to Kitakami station
- All transfers between ski regions
- Private shuttle to slopes when accommodation is not ski-in/ski-out
- Accompanying coordinator during the entire trip
- Group logistics management from start to finish
- Optional social activities like games, informal meetings or happy hour.
Not included
- International round-trip flights to Japan (we can arrange them)
- Transport to meeting point in Morioka
- Transport from Kitakami at trip end
- Ski, snowboard or sports equipment rental
- Ski or freeride guide service
- Backcountry guiding
- Snacks, drinks and lunches
- Personal expenses
- Travel, rescue and/or cancellation insurance (we can arrange it)
- Single room, subject to availability and supplement
- Any service not described in the “Included” section.
Not confirmed by the company: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: ARRIVAL IN MORIOKA AND TRANSFER TO HACHIMANTAIArrival at Morioka bullet train station at 14:45, meeting at the south exit, or possibility to join directly at the hotel at 16:00. After transfer to accommodation in Hachimantai, there is an initial orientation of the trip, logistical review, group presentation and guidelines to enjoy Japan with respect and comfort.Accommodation: 4* Hotel with onsenMeals: Dinner
- Day 2: SKIING AT SHIMOKURA AND PANORAMAFirst ski day in the Hachimantai powder belt. Shimokura is a local, small and very authentic resort, situated on an east-facing protected slope, known for receiving light and quality snow. The lift pass also allows access to Panorama, a milder and more direct area from the hotel, ideal to start the trip with good feelings.Accommodation: 4* Hotel with onsenMeals: Breakfast + dinner
- Day 3: POWDER, TREES AND SLOPES IN HACHIMANTAISecond day to continue exploring Shimokura and Panorama, combining calm slopes, powder snow and forest zones according to level, conditions and preferences. From the hotel there is also the option of taking a shuttle to Appi Kogen, one of Japan's top resorts, known for its dry powder, widespread slopes and long tree-protected descents.Accommodation: 4* Hotel with onsenMeals: Breakfast + dinner
- Day 4: SKIING AT OKUNAKAYAMA KOGEN AND TRANSFER TO TAZAWAKODeparture from Hachimantai to ski at Okunakayama Kogen, a municipal resort with a local atmosphere, little competition for fresh snow and four lifts on a protected slope. It is a perfect day to break the transfer southwards. Afterwards, continuation towards Tazawako, in an approximate two-hour journey to the new accommodation.Accommodation: 3* Hotel with onsenMeals: Breakfast + dinner
- Day 5: SKIING IN TAZAWAKO AND VIEWS OF LAKE TAZAWAFull day at Tazawako, host resort for the FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup trials. It offers fast lifts, quality groomed slopes and varied terrain for different levels. Its location receives snowfall from the Sea of Japan and allows skiing with spectacular views over Lake Tazawa, one of the trip’s major landscapes.Accommodation: 3* Hotel with onsenMeals: Breakfast + dinner
- Day 6: SECOND DAY IN TAZAWAKO AND TRANSFER TO GETO KOGENAnother day to enjoy Tazawako more calmly, repeating favorite slopes or searching for recent snow depending on conditions. After skiing, pack and take an approximate two-hour transfer to Geto Kogen, known as the “King of Snow.” Arrival at the ryokan marks entry into the most cultural and deep part of the trip.Accommodation: Traditional ryokan with onsenMeals: Breakfast + dinner
- Day 7: SKIING IN GETO KOGEN, THE KING OF SNOWFull day in Geto Kogen, one of the resorts with the most snow in Japan, with an approximate average of 15 meters of snow per season. It is a still little crowded destination within the Japow universe, with frequent powder reloads, authentic ambiance, and marked tree and side-country zones. For more advanced outings, guided services are arranged directly with the resort.Accommodation: Traditional ryokan with onsenMeals: Breakfast + dinner
- Day 8: LAST SKI IN GETO KOGEN AND END IN KITAKAMILast skiing morning in Geto Kogen, making the most until 14:30 to close the trip with last powder or slope runs depending on conditions. Then collect luggage and take private transfer to Kitakami bullet train station, where the program ends at 16:00. From there you can connect towards Tokyo or northwards.Accommodation: Not includedMeals: Breakfast
From the trip description by B4Experience
Where you stay
Hachimantai Mountain Hotel (nights 1-3)
Hachimantai Mountain Hotel is a cozy 4-star hotel with onsen, located at the foot of Mount Iwate and with direct access to the Panorama Ski Resort slopes. Its privileged location, next to the ski domains of Shimokura and Appi Kogen, makes it an excellent option to enjoy skiing in Hachimantai, complemented with relaxing hot springs and a full buffet of Japanese and international cuisine.
Tazawako Lake Resort and Onsen (nights 4-5)
Tazawako Lake Resort & Onsen combines the charm of Japanese tradition with Western comforts, offering Japanese-style rooms with Western beds for a comfortable stay. Located just 15 minutes from Tazawako ski resort, it offers onsen, sauna, game room, and shuttle service to slopes, as well as a full buffet with Japanese and international specialties.
Semi Onsen Ryokan (nights 6-7)
Semi Onsen Ryokan offers the opportunity to live an authentic Japanese experience by staying in a traditional ryokan, with tatami and futon rooms, three thermal baths (onsen) and local cuisine made with regional products. Located a few minutes from Geto Kogen ski resort, it is the perfect closing to the trip, combining Japanese hospitality, relaxation, and immersion in traditional culture.
Getting there
You can fly to either of Tokyo’s two international airports: Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND). From both airports, it is possible to transfer to Tokyo Station, where the bullet train to Morioka departs, aiming to arrive on time for the meeting point at 14:45. The trip to Tokyo Station lasts approximately 2 hours from Narita and a bit over 1 hour from Haneda. There is also the option to book a private transfer directly from the airport. If you cannot arrive in time to be in Morioka at 14:45, it is advisable to stay the night before in Tokyo.
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
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| Jan 8 – Jan 15, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,650 EUR | Limited | Not published |
| Jan 17 – Jan 24, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,650 EUR | Limited | Not published |
| Jan 23 – Jan 30, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,650 EUR | Limited | Not published |
| Feb 5 – Feb 12, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,650 EUR | Limited | Not published |
| Feb 11 – Feb 18, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,650 EUR | Limited | Not published |
| Feb 20 – Feb 27, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 8 days | 2,650 EUR | Limited | Not published |
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