Backcountry ski Japan

01/09/2026

Day tour bookings are officially open!

Based in Central Hokkaido, Alpine Backcountry Guides offers private guided ski and snowboard days tours throughout the Furano, Daisetsuzan, Yubari and Hidaka region.

Whether you’re looking for lift-accessed powder, your first introduction to the backcountry, or a full day of ski touring, our team will tailor the day to your group, ability and conditions.

For the month of September, we’re also offering 10% OFF select long-form tours:

🔴Hokkaido Powder Belt, 1st-10th January
🔴Asahidake and Tokachi, 6th-12th February
🔴Tomamu Explorer, 13th-19th February
🔴Central Hokkaido Explorer, 20th-26th February

Get in touch with our team or visit our website to start planning your Hokkaido backcountry trip.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hokkaido!

11/08/2026

Beautiful Asahidake and the Tokachi Mountains.

Did you know that central Hokkaido’s Daisetsuzan mountains make up Japans biggest national park? The snow here has been described as the lightest and driest in all of Japan, due to the areas unique topographical features and freezing cold weather.

Stunning volcanoes, endless powder and steaming mountain onsens, that’s what skiing in Daisetsuzan is all about.

Come join us for a week of powder chasing on our Asahidake and Tokachi tour. Spots still available for group departures through January and February 2027. Inquire through our bio or head to backcountryskijapan.com for more information.

24/06/2026

Its that time of year again! Alpine Backcountry Guides has once again been nominated to the World Ski Awards as the "Worlds best ski tour operator to Japan", and we think thats pretty cool!

This is a community led award, meaning we require our lovely guests to go vote.

So if you are on of the many who have travelled with us in the past and had a great time during your trip, we would love if you could take 2 seconds to vote for us.

Hit the link below!
https://worldskiawards.com/award/world-best-ski-tour-operator-to-japan/2026

13/06/2026

There’s nothing quite like that feeling of skiing with your best friends for a week in Central Hokkaido. New areas every day, fresh powder, blue sky and hot onsen baths. All of it all the more sweeter when shared with your besties.
It’s probably time to text the group chat.
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Head to the link in our bio to learn more.

📸- Matty Nethery

09/05/2026

Thanks Ski Asia for joining us for some great ski touring 2 years ago!

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