This is our deep-dive cultural and freeride mission, centered entirely in the historic heart of Honshu's heavy-snow country.
New this season, you'll reach the mystical valleys of Honshu, where massive Pacific storms slam into the Japanese Alps, dumping towering walls of snow over ancient shrines and traditional mountain villages.
From the trip description by OvRride
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: Included
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 included
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Hosting
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Intermediate to expert; trees, natural features and deep snow.
- Akakura Onsen and Akakura Kanko/Akakan: interconnected resorts above Akakura village, with gentle groomers, tree runs and ski-in/ski-out accommodation.
- Madarao: 60% of courses ungroomed.
- Nozawa Onsen: 10–12 m annual snowfall, a 400-year-old hot-spring village and over 36 runs across 1,085 m vertical.
- Nozawa terrain ranges from wide beginner Uenotaira slopes to the steep Challenge 39° wall.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
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What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Transfers
- Total Organization: 10 days in the heart of Japan and Tokyo.
- Seamless Logistics: Every transport from location to location is handled.
- Accommodation: Hotels in Myoko and the historic village of Nozawa Onsen, plus Tokyo.
- Mountain Access: 5 days of riding across Akakan and Lotte Arai.
- Culture & Onsens: Access to traditional onsens.
- Guided Experience: Full-time OvRride Trip Leaders with strong knowledge of the area.
Not included
- Lesson
- Rentals — while we don't handle rentals directly for this trip, email us at info@ovrride.com for local recommendations.
- Travel insurance
Not confirmed by the company: Meals.
Day by day
We focus our energy on a region where rugged, advanced terrain meets old-school Japanese heritage, establishing our basecamp in the legendary Myoko Japanese Alps area — within striking distance of Honshu's most iconic vertical drops.
Over five intense days of riding, we'll conquer a diverse rotation of world-class peaks: the legendary tree runs and playful powder pillows of Madarao Onsen, the long scenic fall lines of Akakan right on the slopes of Mt. Myoko, and the massive vertical layout and historic terrain of Nozawa Onsen. Before heading to the slopes, you'll enjoy the city vibes of Tokyo — and if you want to join even earlier, you can join the full 17-day experience.
From the trip description by OvRride
Where you stay
Accommodation: Hotels in Myoko and the historic village of Nozawa Onsen, plus Tokyo.
Our base rates are per person based on shared occupancy. Some of our most traditional properties have a specific layout that doesn't include single rooms, offering a true taste of classic Japanese hospitality. If you have specific requirements, please reach out.
Getting there
All flight times and transportation details are subject to change up to 30 days before departure. Once in Japan, transportation includes airport transfers and travel between locations throughout the experience, unless otherwise stated.
Departure from NYC — Date: 01/21/2027. Route: NYC Area Airport to Tokyo. Transfer: From Tokyo airport to the hotel.
Internal Shuttles — Rides to the Tokyo hotel and then Myoko and Nozawa are all included.
Return to NYC — Date: 01/31/2027. Route: Tokyo to NYC Area Airport. Transfer: Ride from the hotel to Tokyo airport on the day of departure.
From the trip description by OvRride
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Jan 21 – Jan 31, 20272026/27 · 11 days3,999 USDNo Airfare Package from $3,999.95 per person, shared occupancy. Full Package with roundtrip NYC flights from $4,999.95. Early bird pricing ends October 1st; deposit $2,500.AvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Departure 01/21/2027 NYC to Tokyo; return 01/31/2027 Tokyo to NYC.
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 3, 2026.
Good to know
- Full Package: Starting at $4,999.95
- No Airfare Package: Starting at $3,999.95
- Discount at checkout for Pass Holders
- Early bird pricing ends October 1st. Late signup rates may apply; space is limited at these prices.
- Deposit: $2,500 reserves your spot (you can choose to pay in full).
- 50% of Balance: Due 14 weeks before the trip — Friday, 9 October 2026.
- 75% of Balance: Due 10 weeks before the trip — 6 November 2026.
- Final Payment: Due 6 weeks before the trip — Friday, 4 December 2026.
- Visas: For US-issued passports, a Visa is typically not required for tourism in Japan.
- Want the Full Tour? Upgrade this trip to the Full Japan Experience to include Hokkaido!
- Do I have to share a room? Our base rates are per person based on shared occupancy.
- This is a multiple-location trip — because we travel between towns and cities as a group, you must follow the group schedule for the main transfers.
From the trip description by OvRride
