Japan as only very few have been able to get to know it! Discover the unknown north of Honshu with us. Far from the usual tourist routes, you will discover the best insider tips of Japan's main island with our exclusive small group. With a maximum of 10 guests and a maximum guide-to-guest ratio of 1:5 Japan, our Swiss guide and experienced Japan expert will take you on the Japow tour of a lifetime together with a local guide as additional support. Hakkoda enchants with its snow monsters. Appi Kogen is one of the most popular ski resorts among the Japanese, but foreigners rarely stray there. The area is also an ideal starting point for ski trips to Shizukuishi and Hachimantai. There you are far away from the crowds and have the powder almost to yourself. On this trip, you will definitely need touring ski or splitboard equipment for shorter tours.
- All land transfers (except Shinkansen)
- 3 nights at Hakkoda Hotel in a twin room incl. breakfast in Hakkoda
- 4 nights at Ana Crowne Plaza in a twin room incl. breakfast in Appi Kogen
- 2 dinners
- 7 days backcountry guiding (max. 5 people per guide)
- Ski tickets
Services not included:
- Flights
- Shinkansen
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Safety equipment
- Splitboard/touring skis - rental on request
- Optional pre/post program in Tokyo
- Service fee
We start in Hakkoda, it is best to take the Shinkansen from Tokyo or a domestic flight to Aomori. For the return journey, the Shinkansen to Tokyo is the most convenient. We will be happy to help you book flights and the Shinkansen at current prices.
As an optional extension, we offer 2 nights at the Park Hotel in Tokyo incl. 1 dinner and a 3-hour bike tour.
Individual pre/post programs are also possible.