Our 11-day Hokkaido, JAPOW snow adventure visits up to 11 different ski and snowboard resorts on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
Considered one of the snowiest places on the planet, averaging close to 600 inches per year, our JAPOW adventure benefits from massive Siberian storm fronts and receives some of the driest powder on earth. Our Hokkaido, JAPOW adventure combines lift serviced resort skiing and snowboarding along with gate-accessed backcountry terrain.
From the trip description by CASA Tours
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 guiding2 (1:3 guide ratio); CASA's expert guides show you their local knowledge
- 1 guide : 3 guests
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- ADVANCED SKIERS & SNOWBOARDERS
- Gran Hirafu, Hanazono, Annupuri, Grand Niseko, Moiwa, Rusutsu, Furano, Kamui Ski Links, Tomamu, Sapporo Teine, Kiroro, and Kokusai
- Lift access on-piste, lift access off-piste, lift access backcountry touring
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 6 guests
From the trip description by CASA Tours
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Transfers
- Onsen Hot Springs Admissions
- 2 Nights Chitose
- 3 Nights Niseko
- 3 Nights Furano
- 2 Nights Jozenkei
- All Breakfasts & Dinners
- 1:3 Guide to Guest Ratio
- All Lift Passes On Tour
- All Ground Transportation on Tour
- Onsen Hot Springs Admissions
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Day by day
- Day 1: Sapporo Arrival DayCASA guides will arrange pick-ups at the new Chitose Int’l airport (CTS) or your Sapporo hotel. Depending when guests arrive we will spend the day enjoying the sights and tastes of Sapporo then get some rest before starting our Japow adventure. Our hotel is located near Sapporo’s famous downtown Odori Park with numerous great eateries to try some of Hokkaido’s famous seafood or ramen dishes while enjoying Sapporo’s signature beer.
- Days 2–4: Ski/Ride Niseko, Rusutsu, & MoiwaConsidered the powder capital of Hokkaido, Niseko encompasses 5 ski resorts on the slopes of the Nisekoannupuri volcano: Gran Hirafu, Hanazano, Niseko United, Annupuri, and Moiwa. We also visit the eccentric amusement park resort and ski center Rusutsu. Niseko is renowned for its healing hot waters and we experience Japanese onsen culture at a variety of hot pools in the area. Gran Hirafu also boasts excellent night skiing and skiing pow under the lights is a must experience. We spend 4 nights at our quaint lodge that is within walking distance to the base of Annupuri Resort and ideally located to a variety of hot springs and traditional Japanese restaurants. On day 5 we can ski in the morning before traveling to Otaru.
- Days 5–6: Ski/Ride Otaru – Kiroro, Kokusai, & Sapporo TeineOn day 5 we spend the morning making our last turns in the Niseko area before continuing our journey to Otaru. Along the way we travel along the shores of the Sea of Japan and visit the port city of Otaru, with its famous canals. For the next 2 days we explore the powder epicenter of Kiroro and a local’s favorite in Kokusai.
- Days 7–10: Ski/Ride Central Hokkaido – FuranoFor the next 3 days we explore the resorts of Central Hokkaido: Kamui Ski Links, Tomamu, and Furano. Both Kamui Ski Links and Tomamu are more off the beaten path and offer excellent gate-accessed backcountry and tree skiing, while the Furano cable car accesses super fun steep tree sking in off piste terrain and is located minutes away from our Furano lodging. Furano also hosted the women’s downhill in the ’72 Olympics. After our third day skiing around Central Hokkaido we return to Sapporo for our final 2 evenings.
- Day 11: Departure Day – SapporoYour CASA guides will arrange transportation from your Sapporo Hotel to the New Chitose International Airport for your return flights home. Remember most travelers will be crossing the international date zone and will arrive the same date you left. Please book return flight for 10am or later.
From the trip description by CASA Tours
Where you stay
- 2 Nights Chitose
- 3 Nights Niseko
- 3 Nights Furano
- 2 Nights Jozenkei
Getting There
- CASA guides will arrange pick-ups at the new Chitose Int’l airport (CTS) or your Sapporo hotel.
- Please book return flight for 10am or later.
From the trip description by CASA Tours
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Dates and prices
- Jan 17 – Jan 27, 20272026/27 · 11 daysNot publishedPrivate InquiryChoose these datesInquire on company website
Published as "JAN. 17, 2027 (SUN) – JAN. 27, 2027 (WED)".
- Jan 31 – Feb 10, 20272026/27 · 11 daysNot publishedPrivate InquiryChoose these datesInquire on company website
Published as "JAN 31, 2027 (SUN) – FEB 10, 2027 (WED)".
- Feb 14 – Feb 24, 20272026/27 · 11 daysNot publishedPrivate InquiryChoose these datesInquire on company website
Published as "Feb. 14, 2027 (SUN) – Feb. 24, 2027 (WED)".
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Good To Know
- Number of Guests: 6 MAXIMUM
- Number of Guides: 2 (1:3 guide ratio)
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