Day 1 – Arrival

• Arrive at CTS and meet our airport shuttle at 1:00 PM

• Drive to Niseko (approx. 2.5 hrs)

• Set up rental gear, tour briefing, dinner
  

Days 2–7 – Ski & Explore

• Daily destination chosen based on snow and weather (Niseko, Rusutsu, backcountry zones, etc.)

• Full ski day with flexible lunch and après options

• Onsen, relaxation, dinner, and optional nightlife in Hirafu Village
  

Day 8 – Departure

• Breakfast at hotel and 9:00 AM departure shuttle

• Fly out of CTS after 1:00 PM

These tours are for experienced powder skiers and snowboarders.
Each day we chase the best snow—whether that’s lift-accessed backcountry or resort powder laps. You should be confident riding open bowls, trees, and powder snow. If you are too slow or inexperienced in powder, you will hold the group back and create a difficult experience for other guests.

If you’re new to powder or intermediate level, we can create a private tour for you if you bring a minimum 4 guests.

Accommodation – Always Niseko

• Twin-share rooms with separate beds or 1 king bed (on request)

• Excellent daily breakfast for an easy start to your powder days

• Comfortable and modern, perfect for skiers and snowboarders

• https://www.alwaysniseko.com/

• Upgraded accommodation or single use rooms are available for an additional cost. Inquire for details.

Bring your passes with you! If you have an Ikon Pass or Epic Pass, we will refund you the cost of the lift ticket for each day we spend at the resort where it is valid (Niseko United and Rusutsu Resort, respectively).

• A minimum of 3 guests are required for each week for the trip to run.

• If 3 or more guests have booked → the tour is confirmed and full payment is required.

• If under 3 guests have booked → 50% deposit is required to save a seat, and will be refunded if the tour doesn’t run.

All guests are required to have an avalanche safety kit (backpack, shovel, transceiver, probe) if going outside of the resort-managed areas. This includes outside of the Niseko resort’s gate system. If you do not have your own gear please let us know and we will help arrange it. This is included in your tour.

Of course! Both are welcome.

New Chitose Airport (CTS). We will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at the end of your trip. Airport transfers take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours one way.

Guides and guests naturally form a wonderful bond in the mountains. The fun can continue into the evenings at dinner if preferred by the guests. Guides can make sure you order the best food and talk about plans for the next day on the mountain.

Kazan Japan Travel is a registered Travel Agent with the government of Japan. In order to make these amazing trips a reality, we must follow the cancellation policy set by Japanese Travel Law. We also must pre-pay for accommodation, guides, food, reservations, lift tickets, and more. Please do your best to confirm you will be able to join before booking. Please inquire with any questions.

Japan Standard Time (JST) is applied to all bookings and cancellations.

Canceling the tour 21 days or more prior to the start date - The accommodation cancelation fee on that date and our planning fee (10% of the total package tour fee).

Canceling the tour 20 to 8 days prior to the start date - 20% of the tour price cancellation fee or the accommodation cancelation fee on that date, whichever is greater.

Canceling the tour 7 to 2 days prior to the start date - 30% of the tour price cancellation fee or the accommodation cancelation fee on that date, whichever is greater.

Canceling the tour on the day before the start date - 40% of the tour price cancellation fee or the accommodation cancelation fee on that date, whichever is greater.

Canceling the tour on the start date but before the service has begun - 50% of the tour price cancellation fee or the accommodation cancelation fee on that date, whichever is greater.

Canceling the tour on the start date after the service has begun or the traveler does not participate in the tour without notice - 100% of the tour price cancellation fee.

We recommend travel insurance with trip cancellation insurance from Travelguard or another reputable company.

Please see our terms and conditions for more information.