For touring and powder fans, this trip to Japan is the ultimate. Ueli Kestenholz takes you on a fascinating ski and splitboard tour to Hokkaido. The Olympic bronze medal winner from Nagano knows the Japow paradise inside out and will take you to the best insider tips with the help of a local guide. Away from the crowds, we explore the most beautiful routes and spectacular deep-snow descents in an exclusive small group with a maximum of 5 guests per guide and a maximum of 9 guests in the group. We take you to the highlights of the ski region around Asahikawa with Asahidake, Kamui Links and Pippu, where we experience active volcanoes. Around Otaru, you will glide through birch and bamboo forests with views of the sea in Kokusai, Kiroro and Teine. Everywhere we immerse ourselves in authentic Japan with its unique onsen culture and great cuisine.
Do you have any questions about the Japan trip with Ueli Kestenholz?
We know Japan personally and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. You can reach us via info@travel-zone.ch or by phone (Mon - Fri 9.00-18.00): +41 41 552 55 00.
We will have different starting points on this trip, which are strategically located to reach the best and most powder-rich runs. We will stay in good mid-range hotels.
Asahikawa: 4 nights in OMO7 or similar
Otaru: 4 nights in OMO5 or similar
Program changes are possible.
As an optional extension, we offer 2 nights at the Park Hotel in Tokyo incl. 1 dinner and a 3-hour bike tour.
- All land transfers on Hokkaido
- 4 nights in OMO7 in a twin-bedded room incl. breakfast in Asahikawa
- 4 nights in OMO5 in a twin-bedded room incl. breakfast in Otaru
- 2 dinners
- 7 days backcountry guiding (max. 5 people per guide)
- Guiding by Ueli Kestenholz
Services not included:
- Flights
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Safety equipment
- Splitboard/touring skis - rental on request
- Ski tickets for any resort days
- Optional pre/post program in Tokyo
- Service fee
Price per person in a two-bed room (2 beds)
- 7 participants: CHF 4'890.-
- 8 participants: CHF 4'490.-
- 9 participants: CHF 4'190.-
Single room supplement: CHF 700.-
Min. number of participants: 7
Max. Number of participants: 9
Extension program in a two-bed room: CHF 510.-
Registration deadline: 31 October 2025
The trip starts in Asahikawa, which is served daily from Tokyo Haneda. The return flight is from Sapporo Chitose. We are happy to help you book the flights at daily updated 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.
