Japan Ski Touring Road Trip
TOHOKU BACKCOUNTRY ROAD TRIP
ADVANCED SKI TOURING + SPLITBOARDING ADVENTURE
Imagine road-tripping through Japan’s legendary powder zones, journeying from the remote northern Hakkoda Mountains of the Aomori Prefecture to the Iwate Prefecture. This backcountry ski touring focused road trip is designed for experienced skiers and splitboarders seeking the road less travelled, big days days of smashing pow and an unforgettable geographical progression through northern Honshu’s finest mountain ranges.
An ACMG-certified ski guide will guide you on this 11-day adventure. You will skin through the ghost trees of Hakkoda, explore the volcanic alpine terrain of Mt. Iwate, shred pow through the epic forests of Mt. Akita-Komagatake. This trip is all about untracked snow, exploration and discovery.
After demanding days on the skin track, evenings are spent—soaking in traditional, mineral-rich onsen hot springs and enjoying regional Japanese dinners that change with every prefecture you cross.
Road Trip
Backcountry Centric
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
- ACMG certified ski guide
-4wd Van: For your private transport while we travel across three distinct prefectures.
-The Objectives: Earning lines well beyond the lift lines. We are skinning into the frozen rime forests of Hakkoda (Aomori), ascending the alpine volcanic flanks of Mt. Iwate, and hitting the steep trees of Mt. Akita-Komagatake.
-Human-Powered Output: This is a pure ski touring itinerary built ski tourers who are comfortable with steady skin track pacing and significant vertical gain.
-The Down-Time: Daily recovery means traditional ryokans and mineral-dense onsen hot springs to reset after big days. As we travel south, the regional food, local beers, and sakes shift drastically from prefecture to prefecture.
TOHOKU BACKCOUNTRY ROAD TRIP
Small Group
6 Clients ; One Guide
Japow
The Deepest Snow You'll Ever Ski
Epic Tree Skiing
Magical Forests
Ryokan Onsen Experience
Aprés Ski Soaks
Japan Ski Touring Road Trip
Price Details
Dates: Jan 12–22
Day 1 – Aomori
You'll take the bullet train (Shinkansen) from Tokoyo to Amori where your guide will meet you at the train station. We’ll start at a traditional Japanese ryokan in Amori, about 80–90 minutes north of Tokyo by bullet train.
Days 2–5 – Aomori Ski Touring
A few days skiing around Aomori. Lots of great food options and easy access to some classic Hakkoda Pow with steep trees, bigger terrain and lots of backcountry options.
Days 6–10 – Iwate
Next stop is Morioka. We’ll be staying in a cool lodge in one of Japan’s best powder zones.
There's tons of terrain to explore here. Mt. Iwate is the biggest peak in the region, but there are lots of other options too.
Day 11 – Wrap-up
We’ll shuttle out to Morioka Station in the morning (around 9:00 am).
Included
- 10 nights accommodation
- Breakfast + dinner most days (not in Yuzawa)
- All transport during the trip (from Aomori to Morioka)
- Guiding
Not Included
- Flights
- Lift tickets
- Getting to the start (Amori) and home from the end (Morioka)
- Lunches + drinks
- Personal expenses
- Trip/evacuation insurance
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