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Price p/p From price per person based on twin/triple-share based on group of 5 with 1 guide (per person) 2024-25 season.
Base/invoice currency is in JPY inc taxes.
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USD 2,373

CENTRAL HOKKAIDO & SAPPORO
6 Nights | 5 Guided Ski Days

Location: Japan | Tour Focus: Guided | Terrain Focus: Off-Piste, Backcountry, Sidecountry
Ability: Advanced to Expert
Price p/p From price per person based on twin/triple-share based on group of 5 with 1 guide (per person) 2024-25 season.
Base/invoice currency is in JPY inc taxes.
*Displayed price may vary due to currency fluctuations.
USD 2,373
This CUSTOMISABLE private guided backcountry tour starts in CENTRAL HOKKAIDO where you will find some of the deepest & driest snow on the planet. The tour finishes with a day chasing powder around Sapporo (Teine & Kokusai) but ultimately you can design your own trip.
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Custom Booking Period: Dec 15 - Mar 15, 2025
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Daisetsuzan Classic

The Daisetsuzan Classic Trip is a fully customisable tour for PRIVATE GROUPS. In particular, this trip is suited to ski and split board touring groups that want to get further into Hokkaido's highest mountain range.

Daisetsuzan translates to mean “Great Snowy Mountains” and refers to Hokkaido`s largest mountain range which runs through the center of the island. Ski areas in this part of the island include Furano, Asahidake, Kamui, Kurodake and Tomamu. Tokachidake is also located here and is an incredible backcountry touring zone.

This trip can be based from either Furano, Asahikawa or higher elevation alpine areas such as Asahidake and Tokachidake depending on your group`s interest and the timing of your visit. Areas within striking distance in Central Hokkaido are Asahidake, Kamui, Furano, Tokachidake, Tomamu, Sahoro and Kurodake (depending on the time of the season). Wrapping up in Sapporo leaves you with a chance to visit Kiroro, Sapporo Kokusai or Teine Highland. The weather, snow and your interests will ultimately dictate where you end up each day.

Highlights

  • 7 days
  • Central Hokkaido to Sapporo
  • 1 hotel change
  • Mix of lift access and backcountry touring
The itinerary is just a sample to provide a concept and price, but there are a lot of different ways to ski Hokkaido and this trip can be longer or shorter, visit more/less areas, take a different route etc. Submit a booking request outlining your group, skiing interests, how much time you have, and a custom itinerary can be put together that fits your requirements.

The package includes all accommodation with daily breakfast, lift passes, guiding and the in-bound transfer from Chitose Airport, and private transport in a comfy 4WD van to other ski areas on guided days and to Sapporo.

There are limited guides available for these tours so you will need to be quick to lock down a tour & date. If you have any questions, want to check availability, or get a quote for your group size or trip duration, you can make a booking request

Ability & Equipment

To get the most out of this tour, RSGs recommend you be as a MINIMUM, an advanced skier/boarder. You should be able to confidently link together tight turns on black runs and have some powder skiing/riding experience.

You need to have a good level of fitness and be prepared to go ski touring/splitboarding. Whilst the lifts will be used for most of the uphill travel if you wish, having the ability to ski tour as conditions dictate will help weather-proof your trip.

Avalanche safety kit and ski touring or splitboarding equipment is required for all multi-day trips. Equipment rentals are available - please make a booking request for more information.


Combines lift access...

...and a bit of hiking...

...to get you into this!

Sample Itinerary

This itinerary is is totally customisable. You can choose to undertake it as is, or add/remove the number of guided days and add/remove the overall number of days.

This itinerary starts at Chitose Airport (CTS) and ends in Sapporo city.

Day 1:

Arrive and transfer to Tokachidake.

Day 2:

Guided skiing in Central Hokkaido. Options include Tokachidake, Furano, Kamui, Tomamu & Sahoro.

Day 3:

Guided skiing in Central Hokkaido. Evening transfer to Asahidake or Kurodake.

Day 4:

Guided skiing in Central Hokkaido. Options dependent on location.

Day 5:

Guided skiing in Central Hokkaido. Evening transfer to Sapporo.

Day 6:

Sapporo region guided skiing.

Day 7:

Airport transfer and home.


Vibrant Sapporo

...the food is spectacular..

...plenty of partying opportunities

Accommodation

Because this is a custom package, the accommodation will be chosen based on your group size

The advertised package is based on lodge-style accommodation in Furano. Lodge-style accommodation in Furano usually has single western-style beds (sometimes bunks) however in most cases bathrooms are shared. As this is a custom package you have the option to upgrade to a hotel, apartment or a private house for an additional cost.

In Sapporo & Asahikawa, there are some very good 3-star hotels that RSGs use however there is also an upgrade option to a 4-star like the Mercure or the Cross Hotel (subject to availability). The hotels based on the advertised package price have single western beds (twin or triple-share) and all rooms have private en suite.

In each case, breakfast will be provided each morning (most likely buffet-style with a reasonable selection of western food).


A typical lodge room...

.a typical 3-star hotel room...

...Breakfast is often buffet-style

2024-25 Rates & Inclusions

Rates

From Price: ¥349,000 (based on group of 5 with 1 guide)
  • Price is per person, based on double or triple occupancy
  • Payments are in Japanese Yen
  • This tour is customizable for your group. Please make a booking request for a quote for your group requirements.
Inclusions
  • 6 nights twin/triple share standard accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • 5 guided ski days
  • Arrival airport transfer
  • 5 days lift tickets
Add-ons
  • Avalanche safety kit & backcountry touring gear
  • Departure airport transfer
Not Included
  • Lunch, dinner, drinks

Rising Sun Guides Terms & Conditions

  • A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm all reservations.
  • Full payment is due 60 days prior to the start of the tour. If the tour is booked within 60 days of departure, full payment is required to confirm.
  • Cancellation within 60 days but 30 days prior to the tour will incur a tariff in the amount of 50% of the full tour cost.
  • Cancellations within 30 days will incur a tariff in the amount of 100% of the full tour cost.
  • At the time of booking, you will receive a message with your invoice allowing you to complete payment by international bank transfer or with your credit card through Paypal. Paypal is the preferred method on payments under 100,000Yen. There is a 4% service fee associated with all paypal transactions, however on payments up to 100,000 Yen Rising Sun Guides will accept this fee. For larger payments, the 4% service charge will be added to your invoice. Alternatively, bank transfer is the preferred method on large transactions as the associated flat rate fees are lower. All bank transfer details are available on your electronic invoice. If you choose to complete a bank transfer, please ignore the paypal service charge listed on your invoice and only transfer the amount owing on the balance line of your invoice before the paypal service fee. Note: You do not need a Paypal account to use this online system. Simply follow the instructions and links provided with your electronic invoice.
  • All customers signing up for a guided tour are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver before departing. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the tour without refund.
  • All participants under the age of 19 must also have a parent or legal guardian sign their release of liability.
  • RSG reserves the right to cancel any tour at any time (typically due to inclement weather, unsafe backcountry travel conditions or guide injury / sickness). In the event of cancellation, the customer will be offered the opportunity to either reschedule or receive a refund. All guests booking our backcountry or lift assisted day trips are covered by the RSG Powder Guarantee.
  • All participants entering the backcountry (anywhere outside of the ski area boundary) on a guided tour must be at least 13 years of age.
  • We ask guests to be honest with themselves about their skill level. If you have booked and paid for a trip with RSG but it is clear that your skills are insufficient for the trip you have booked, we will cancel the remainder of the day and refund 50% of your booking fee.
  • It is your responsibility to care for any rental equipment supplied by Rising Sun. Guests will be charged for repair or replacement of any lost or damaged items.