Guided Day Tours

We specialise and guide only in central Hokkaido, and you can choose from the following areas. If you have a specific location in mind, please reach out and we will see what we can do.

Furano | Kamui | Asahi Dake | Tomamu | Tokachi

The secret to maximising your powder skiing day is knowing how to farm the runs. Whether it is lift assisted on piste, lift assisted off-piste or pure backcountry, we can tailor an adventure to you.

Note: Alpine backcountry guides only offers private day tours. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Note: All day tours pick up in the Furano valley (Kami Furano, Naka Furano, Furano Town/Kitanomine, Yamabe, Nunobe) For customers staying outside of this area please speak with our Admin team about your options.

Contact us now to be on the waitlist for 2026/27 season.

Day Tour Packages

  • Lift and Sidecountry: Spend the day chasing the best snow on any given resort with your experienced guide. We will take you to the areas off the beaten track, and use a systematic approach to score the best turns available to us given the conditions on the day.

  • Lift and Backcountry: Start the day scoring fresh turns right off the lift, before travelling further beyond the resort boundary with your guide. This combination of lift access and backcountry access, allows us to explore the deep powder glades beyond the resort boundaries.

  • Intro to Backcountry: A full introductory course for those wishing to enter the backcountry and gain confidence. This day is structured differently from our other day tours, and will include training in; Basic Avalanche safety, Mountain travel, Equipment proficiency, Line choice and Emergency preparedness.

  • Pure Backcountry: For those already experienced in Backcountry travel, this day is all about exploring the pristine backcountry of Hokkaido, while aiming to ski the best terrain available to us. The only limit to this day is how strong your legs are feeling.

Skill Level

Intermediate: Confident all mountain skier. Comfortable intermediate runs. Good edge control and speed control. Can parallel turn in most conditions on the hard pack. Comfortable in fresh snow on a hard base.

Advanced/ Progression: Good fitness levels. Wanting to try or ski more fresh deep snow. Confident in the fall line. Understand ski dynamics. Strong parallel/telemark turns. Have skied or are keen to learn to ski deep powder.

Expert: Very good fitness. Able to climb for 4-5 hours. Confident in the fall line. Understand ski dynamics. Strong parallel/telemark turns. Confident skiing in deep snow.

Guide to client ratio 1:5

Pitted at Asahidake, 2024

Day Tour Destinations and Information

Click on the links below to find out more information about day tour options in each location.

Below is not an exhaustive list and we also take day tours to less well known destinations, depending on snow and weather conditions.

Guided Day tours - Details.

Combined lift, side-country and backcountry. (Lift ticket not included)

Peak season (January 15 - 28th February)

  • 1-5 people ¥150,000

off-peak season (December 26 - January 14, March 1 -13)

  • 1-5 people ¥125,000

Includes: Transport, Guide. 10% Discount on backcountry rental, 10% Goods and Services Tax.

The guide-to-guest ratio is 1:5 For groups larger than 5 participants, an additional full-day guiding charge applies. This includes an extra guide and vehicle.

Note: Prices are GST Inclusive. 10% tax included in displayed prices.

*All guests are required to carry avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe & backpack). These items are available to rent through our rental store.