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Last year we guided Backcountry.com athletes across Tohoku on one of our Indy Trips. Check out the cool 6-minute video here!
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Tohoku Indy Trips
8 and 10 day ski packages handling all of your logistics While the mainstream resorts on the "Japow" circuit are easy to find and filled with skiers jostling for fresh lines, the smaller independent Japan ski resorts have classically been off limits to all but the most adventurous riders due to language and logistics barriers.
The Tohoku region is the most recent discovery in the Japan ski scene. Reminiscent of now famous resort areas like Niseko 15 years ago, the Tohoku region has lots of pow and no lines and... now includes 5 ski resorts on the Indy Pass! Join the the Tohoku Indy trip and see Japan's Independent side. |
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Hokkaido Indy Trip
Ski all 4 Hokkaido Indy member resorts including the world-famous Kiroro Snow World in this epic 10 day ski trip! |
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The 10-day Hokkaido Indy trip is an itinerary that handles all of your ski logistics, so that you can explore Hokkaido and ski all five participating Indy member resorts in the region. Just book your travel to one of the starting points and we'll pick you up from there!
We'll handle the logistical outline but you choose the activity for each day; whether its an action-packed day at the resort, a mellow day of ski touring, or a rest day to scope out the local attractions. Join other Indy Pass holders as you road-trip to some of Hokkaido's best ski resorts! Don't have the Indy Pass? No worries, just purchase your own lift tickets as you explore Hokkaido with us! |
The Indy Ski Pass can be used for up to 18 free ski days on our Tohoku and Hokkaido Indy Trips in Japan! Our Indy Trips handle all of your ski logistics so that you can explore Indy Pass partner resorts with ease.
Just book your travel to one of the starting points and we'll pick you up from there! |
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Hokkaido Storm Chaser
7-Days, 2 bases, up to 6 ski hills The Hokkaido Storm Chaser is a 7-day guided off-piste ski road-trip that hits 6 different Hokkaido resorts. We base out of two main ski hubs--Furano in central Hokkaido and the seaside town of Otaru in southwest Hokkaido.
Each trip is accompanied by English speaking ski guides. Not only will they take you to the best pow-stashes, each trip has daily dinner reservations at authentic Japanese restaurants and plenty of in-hotel Onsen's (hot springs) on the itinerary. |
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"One of the best tours I have been on. These guys take you to the best spots, both on and off the slopes. A truly great ski and cultural experience!"
-Ali Scott
-Ali Scott
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This video contains scenes from the guided Tohoku Storm Chaser and the unguided Indy trips!
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Tohoku Storm Chaser
8-Days, up to 6 ski hills including a half-day on a snow cat Tohoku is the most recent discovery in the Japan ski scene. Reminiscent of now famous resort areas like Niseko 15 years ago, the Tohoku region has lots of pow and no lines. JST went out and found the most untracked, uncrowded and unknown ski hills in the Tohoku region and put them on a platter right here, on the 8-day Tohoku Storm Chaser Trip.
Could it get any better? Yes, because we've also thrown in a half-day of Cat skiing into the mix for the most epic ski trip cocktail you could get. Staying true to our mission of incorporating cultural experiences, authentic restaurants, and guiding to the best powder stashes, this is the next level trip for finding that hidden side of Japow you know exists, but can't seem to find. |
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Private Tohoku Guiding
Looking to maximize your Tohoku powder experience? As an undiscovered region off the "main stream" Japow circuit, there is virtually no competition for powder and fresh lines are abundant, if you can find them. This is an inclusive private guiding package that makes your trip to the Tohoku region smooth and easy. The trip includes pickup by private transfer, high-end accommodation with Onsen hot springs, all lift tickets, daily dinner and breakfast, and guiding by a qualified English speaking guide. New for 2025 season: option to upgrade to include a day of private cat skiing on the Hachimantai and/or Shizukuishi snow cats (subject to availability, select option at check out). |
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Stay at the Anaba Lodge
Personally operated by Japan Ski Tours
Personally operated by Japan Ski Tours
Located at the base of Ani Ski Resort, offering backcountry guiding services and rental skis/splits
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Offering guiding and stay packages built specifically with our guests in mind, the Anaba Lodge is the culmination of what we have learned about what makes the perfect ski holiday. Simple and earthy with delicious food, a down to earth bar with a sauna and snow plunge, and located in a region ideal for powder hounds willing to put in some effort, we're stoked to be able offer this unique stay experience to our guests.
Heated by a handmade masonry wood stove, decked out with locally sourced cedar and finished with organic plaster so natural you could eat it, Anaba Lodge feels close to the earth and is the perfect compliment to your time spent riding at Mt. Moriyoshi, located just up the road. The word "Anaba" in Japanese means "hidden gem" or "secret spot" and that's exactly what you'll discover during your stay with us at the Anaba Lodge. Far away from the mainstream hustle and bustle of the Japow-universe, you'll find us tucked away in a remote corner of the Tohoku powder region, skiing perfectly spaced trees at our almost-private ski hill, located just 2 minutes from the Lodge. |
" The sort of people that the lodge attracts are there to ride the backcountry and chase powder, so we met some lovely kindred spirits with a passion for the mountains "
- Review by Powderhounds.com
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Reserve a guide at Ani Resort
Daily rates from ¥75,000-¥100,000 (≈US$510-$680) flat rate for up to 5 people |
Check out the Anaba Lodge website
Daily rates from ¥14,000 (≈US$95) per night including 2 meals |
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About
Japan Ski Tours has guided 800+ guests on epic ski road-trips since the 2014-15 winter season.
All of our guided trips are aimed at strong intermediate to advanced skiers/riders. With a 1:4 guided ratio and a maximum group size of 8, our guides will take you to the best powder stashes available. While we take lifts up, we're rarely in-bounds; spending about 80% of our time off-piste and the other 20% of the time riding groomers to access in and out of the sweet spots. Want to ski Japan but don't feel like you need a guide every day? Japan Ski Tours has developed 8-day and 10-day Tohoku ski packages with Indy Pass holders in mind. We've arranged all your on the ground logistics so that you can focus on what matters--skiing Japan's Independent side. Whether you're looking for a one week powder fix in the most famous powder region of Japan or looking to get off the beaten path and explore the hidden gems of Japow, Japan Ski Tours is just the ticket for you. |
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