Honshu Powder Ski Safari

An exhilarating ski Safari through Honshu's best-kept powder treasures

Guaranteed departure for 4 people – 12 days in total, including international flights.

Eight days of pure skiing joy, playful descents and dreamy powder turns as we explore the mountains and magic of Japan. No two days are alike on this exciting ski safari. Two mountain regions, 18 ski resorts within reach, snow-covered volcanoes and endless possibilities. With Hakuba Valley and Myoko as our bases, we chase the best snow conditions, combining lift-accessed freeriding with the freedom of ski touring. Every day brings new terrain, discoveries and adventures!

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Region

Japan - Hakuba and Myoko

Duration

10 Days

Months

January

6,750€ /personne for 4 people

Course dates

January 23, 2027 to February 02, 2027	Make Enquiry

Difficulties

Ski with a 6 to 8 kg backpack
Competent to ski on all types of snow conditions and in all terrain up to slopes of 45º
Be capable of physical effort for 4 to 10 hours
Have the competence to use the relevant equipment (ski and safety) and alpine techniques (abseiling, belaying, waling in crampons)
Be able to climb up to 2000m of elevation

Itinerary

Day 1 - VOLS VERS LE JAPAN - TOKYO

Day 2 - Arrival in Tokyo, Japan

As everybody arrives from different airports around the world, you organize your flights so as to arrive at Haneda airport, latest by noon 12 PM Tokyo on a morning flight.
Johanna arrives at 10:45 AM to welcome you.

We meet at Haneda airport, Tokyo to pick up rental cars and continue to Hakuba, our first destination.

About 300km - 4h30 to 5 hours drive

Check in at the gorgeous Kawa Mountain lodge in twin (shared) rooms, on night and breakfast basis.

Lunch and dinner on your own at local places

Day 3 to 5 - SKI HAKUBA VALLEY

Breakfasts at Lodge

Over the course of four days, we get to explore the Hakuba Valley’s legendary powder playgrounds, from iconic Happo-One, Cortina, Norikura etc, to hidden backcountry gems.

Stay in twin (shared) rooms at Kawa Mountain lodge on night and breakfast basis

Lunches and dinner on your own at local places

Day 6 - SKI AND DRIVE TO MYOKO

Breakfast at Lodge before leaving.

After a morning of skiing in Hakuba or along the way, we head north to Myoko and our next base Kishi Kogen Lodge.

A whole new landscape and atmosphere await in this lesser-known powder paradise, known for abundant snowfalls, authentic Japanese charm and exciting variety of terrain.

About 75-100km - 2 hours drive

Stay in twin (shared) rooms at Kishi Kogen Lodge on night and breakfast basis

Lunch and dinner on your own at local places

Days 7 to 11 - MAGICAL MYOKO

Breakfasts at Lodge

Discover a less-travelled side of Japan, where volcanic mountains, dreamy steep forests and some of the country’s heaviest snowfall create a powder paradise.

With a remarkable variety of ski resorts, from Akakura and Suginohara to Seki Onsen, Lotte Arai and Nozawa Onsen, plus exciting ski touring opportunities, Myoko offers a whole new chapter of skiing for our trip.

Lunches and dinner on your own at local places

Day 11 - BACK TO TOKYO

Breakfast at lodge before leaving.

After a final morning of skiing in Myoko, we head to vibrant Tokyo for hotel check-in and a farewell drink and dinner.

About 300km - 4 hours drive

Apa Hotel 3* in single rooms on night and breakfast basis;

Farewell drink and dinner together in a local restaurant.

Day 12 - THIS IS THE END OF OUR SKI SAFARI

Our ski safari has finished this morning, leaving you free to fly home from 2 February or extend your Japanese adventure at your own pace.

Have you breakfast as you like (and when you like) according to your flight shedule or your own program.

Bye, see you on another trip!

Included

8 nights in carefully selected alpine lodges in Hakuba and Myoko, including breakfast.  Twin rooms shared between two participants.
1 night in Tokyo's Shinjuku district on February 1, with individual hotel rooms at the well located APA Hotel Higashi ***.
7-8 days of guided skiing with IFMGA mountain guide, adapted to snow, weather and avalanche conditions.
Transport days are subject to shorter days depending on time, weather conditions and location.
A flexible Powder Safari itinerary, exploring the best available terrain each day.
All scheduled ground transportation from Jan 24th to Feb 1st , ending in Tokyo.
Complete trip organization, logistics and personal advice before departure.
A farewell dinner to celebrate our adventure together.

Not included

Meals (estimate daily lunch+dinner costs €85-€120/day excl. beverages) except for the included farewell dinner that is included.
International flights to and from Japan.  Participants need to meet up at Haneda, Tokyo airport Jan 24th latest by noon 12 pm.
Ski passes (approximately €60/day in Hakuba and €45/day in Myoko) .
Personal expenses: additional drinks, energy bars, souvenirs, tips, etc.
Personal insurance covering the activity
Cancellation insurance, repatriation assistance / search costs - rescue
Transportation to the meeting point and from the point of separation

All Ecrins Prestige guides have gained the highest guiding qualification from the IFMGA and are certified to guide anywhere in the world

Honshu Powder Ski Safari with Johanna S