Terrain, ability and group
Kiroro resort gets a ridiculous amount of powder each winter and shines in its tree skiing and side country opportunities.
Kamui Ski Links, owned by the town of Asahikawa, offers world-class powder and a laid-back atmosphere, making it a top choice for local skiers and riders.
Pippu Ski Resort offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere while remaining a hidden gem for powder enthusiasts.
We'll handle the logistical outline but you choose the activity for each day, whether it's an action-packed day at the resort, a mellow day of ski touring, or a rest day to scope out the local attractions.
By contrast, our unguided Hokkaido Indy Trips and Tohoku Indy trips accept anyone of any skill level and are a great fit for beginner or intermediate riders!
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Guiding
- unguided but facilitated group trip; a dedicated JST host will travel along with and facilitate the trip from beginning to end
Package
Included
All lift tickets are included in the price of the trip! Indy Pass holders receive a discounted rate, as they will use their pass for free skiing at participating Indy Pass resorts.
Five nights of 4-star and three nights of 3-star accommodation -- with two nights of ski-in/out at the base of Tomamu Ski Resort!
All of our accommodations include hot springs and are the swankiest options around!
Our hotels are based on shared twin rooms but we do have an upgrade option to a single room if available.
Six dinners included! Four of these are off-site including a sushi course at one of the best-known institutions in the port-side town of Otaru! To keep things adventurous, two dinners will be on your own but your JST Host is ready and willing to recommend good spots!
Big daily breakfast buffet with Western and Japanese options available at every hotel.
Door-to-door private vehicle transportation to/from CTS Airport, the main transportation hub for Hokkaido island.
Privately chartered bus or ski-in/ski-out for the entire duration of the trip! Transfers between each ski region and daily shuttles to/from the ski resort are provided by a privately chartered bus, shared with other Indy trip folk.
A JST host will join you for the entire duration of the trip, ensuring smooth transitions at each accommodation and ski resort.
Not Included
- International flights to/from Japan and any domestic travel to/from the pick-up/drop-off points
- The Indy Pass is not included in the trip price and is not required to join this trip!
- Any rentals of ski or snowboard gear
- Ski guiding is not included, although it can be arranged separately through our partners whom we introduce in the confirmation email
- Lunch, drinks, and snacks are at your own discretion for this trip.
- Travel insurance: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads
- Six dinners are included in the price of this trip, but two meals are on your own!
Accommodation, travel and itinerary
Accommodation
Five nights of 4-star and three nights of 3-star accommodation -- with two nights of ski-in/out at the base of Tomamu Ski Resort! All of our accommodations include hot springs and are the swankiest options around!
Asahikawa hotel: OMO7 by Hoshino Resorts
Tomamu hotel: Tomamu the Tower by Hoshino Resorts
Otaru hotel: Hotel Sonia Otaru
Pricing and occupancy are based on shared twin rooms. Single rooms are subject to availability and incur an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) cost per person for a private room for all 8 nights.
Each room has its own private toilet and shower. Daily buffet breakfasts featuring Western and Japanese options.
Two of our hotels feature in-hotel onsen (hot springs), while the inclusive onsen out of Tomamu is located a quick 5-minute shuttle ride away.
Getting There
Getting There - There are two options to meet the group:
Option 1: Meet at CTS Airport at 1pm on Day 1 in front of the MOS Burger on the 1st floor of the Arrivals lobby, next to Arrivals Gate #2.
Option 2: Meet in the lobby of the OMO7 Hotel in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, at 4:30pm on Day 1 of your trip.
Getting Back - The drop-off at the end of this trip is the same as the pick-up point. Unless you want to get off at Otaru train station at 5:00pm, the drop-off point is CTS Airport at 6:30pm. To allow for delays due to road closures related to snow/blizzard conditions, do not get a departing domestic flight that leaves earlier than 8:00pm or an international departing flight that leaves earlier than 9:00pm.
Alternate Endings - If you want to continue on to ski Niseko at the end of your trip, you can catch a 6:22pm train from Otaru Station that gets into Kutchan Station at 7:49pm.
Itinerary
- Day 1Arrival logistics. Pickup is at Hokkaido's CTS Airport at 1pm. After pickup, transfer to the Hoshino OMO7 hotel, located in the middle of Asahikawa city--the gateway for skiing in central Hokkaido. On the evening of day 1, we'll have a big welcome dinner together to kick off the trip!
- Day 2Pippu. Ski Pippu, accessed by a privately chartered bus (45min) through JST. Pippu Ski Resort offers a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere while remaining a hidden gem for powder enthusiasts.
- Day 3Nayoro. Ski Nayoro Piyashiri, another Indy Pass resort, accessed by a privately chartered bus (90min) through JST. Located on Hokkaido's northern peninsula, Nayoro is farther north than most ski tourists will ever venture.
- Day 4Kamui [Transfer Day]. Check out of the hotel in the morning and ski Kamui Ski Links, accessed by a privately chartered bus (40min). Then, head 2.5 hours to Tomamu.
- Day 5Tomamu. Ski out of our slopeside accommodation at the base of Tomamu. If you want a break from skiing, you can catch a short shuttle ride to a huge wave pool and great onsen hot springs, free for anyone staying at the hotel.
- Day 6Mt Racey [Transfer Day]. Check out of our Tomamu hotel early and head to our final base of Otaru via a ski stop at Mount Racey, an Indy Pass member resort.
- Day 7Kiroro. Kiroro resort gets a ridiculous amount of powder each winter and shines in its tree skiing and side country opportunities. The resort is accessed each day via our privately chartered bus (45min).
- Day 8Sapporo Kokusai. Ski Sapporo Kokusai--located just across the mountain range from Kiroro, it receives comparable snowfall but sees far fewer crowds. On our final evening, we'll wrap up the trip with a group yakiniku (Japanese barbecue) dinner.
- Day 9Kiroro [Transfer Day]. After a final ski day at Kiroro, it's time to head back to CTS airport via Otaru train station for the drop-off. Our bus leaves Kiroro at 4pm, arriving at Otaru train station at 5:00pm and CTS airport at 6:30pm.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 – Jan 13, 20272027 Trips list entry "January 5 - 13" carries no sold-out marker; the page's call to action is "BOOK NOW". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 10 – Jan 18, 20272027 Trips list entry "January 10 - 18" carries no sold-out marker; the page's call to action is "BOOK NOW". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 15 – Jan 23, 20272027 Trips list entry "January 15 - 23" carries no sold-out marker; the page's call to action is "BOOK NOW". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Available | Book on company website |
| Jan 20 – Jan 28, 20272027 Trips list entry "January 20 - 28" marked "SOLD OUT". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Jan 30 – Feb 7, 20272027 Trips list entry "January 30 - February 7" marked "SOLD OUT". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Sold Out | Book on company website |
| Feb 10 – Feb 18, 20272027 Trips list entry "February 10 - 18" carries no sold-out marker; the page's call to action is "BOOK NOW". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 14 – Feb 22, 20272027 Trips list entry "February 14 - 22" carries no sold-out marker; the page's call to action is "BOOK NOW". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Available | Book on company website |
| Feb 20 – Feb 28, 20272027 Trips list entry "February 20 - 28" carries no sold-out marker; the page's call to action is "BOOK NOW". Booking note: Some source details were inconsistent or incomplete when last reviewed. Confirm current pricing, availability, itinerary, and package inclusions with the operator before booking. | 2026/27 | 9 days | 505,000 JPY505,000 yen per person for an Indy Pass Member; 550,000 yen per person for a Standard Guest, whose lift tickets are all included; shared twin room; all prices include 13% taxes and fees; single room subject to availability at an additional 150,000 yen (approx US$943) per person for all 8 nights | Available | Book on company website |
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 3, 2026.
Good To Know
Secure your spot with a 50% deposit; the remaining balance is due on December 1.
All prices include 13% taxes and fees.
The Indy Pass is not included in the trip price and is not required to join this trip as a Standard Guest.
Indy Pass holders receive a discounted rate, as they will use their pass for free skiing at participating Indy Pass resorts.
Pricing and occupancy are based on shared twin rooms.
Note that dietary constraints such as vegan or gluten-free are notoriously difficult to cater to in Japan and culinary options (especially off-site meals) will be quite limited for such dietary constraints.
Travel insurance: we recommend travel insurance with World Nomads.
Cancellation policy - Up to 4 months before your trip date: 25% cancellation fee of entire trip price. 2-4 months before your trip date: 50% cancellation fee of entire trip price. Less than 2 months before your trip date: cancellations made with less than two months of advanced notice will not be refunded.
By contrast, our unguided Hokkaido Indy Trips and Tohoku Indy trips accept anyone of any skill level and are a great fit for beginner or intermediate riders!