Ski and Snowboard Equipment Rental in Japan
Renting high quality skis and snowboards in Japan can be a tricky process, especially in large sizes and on multi-day trips like ours. Please use this page to find out where to rent what gear. Receive 5% off your rental order from Rhythm Snowsports by using promo code JST51617 when you book online here (see below for touring gear and splitboard rentals). Rental services are not available for the Frontier Explorer tour. Renaissance Rider tour participants, please contact us regarding rentals.
Important! Rental period for all trips:
Because we won't be returning to the gear pickup location at the end of the tour, you'll need to pay a courier fee (~1,500 JPY) and rent your gear for one additional day. Here's the number of days you'll need to rent skis for each tour:
Hokkaido Storm Chaser: 7 days
Hokkaido Snow Tow: 6 days
Nagano Snow Tow: 7 days (6 days if you choose an early drop-off instead of skiiing Shigakogen)
Hokkaido Storm Chaser: 7 days
Hokkaido Snow Tow: 6 days
Nagano Snow Tow: 7 days (6 days if you choose an early drop-off instead of skiiing Shigakogen)
Your rental process depends on what gear you need to rent:
Standard and downhill powder skis/boardsFor our Hokkaido and Nagano Tours (Hokkaido Storm Chaser, Hokkaido Snow Tow and Nagano Snow Tow), we recommend renting from Rhythm Snowsports as they have quality gear and can accommodate our traveling tours. You can find their rental rates here (receive a 5% discount by using the code and link below).
To reserve online in advance:
Receive 5% off your order by using promo code JST51617 when you book online here. You can pick up your gear and make any needed changes on our first night when we arrive in Niseko/Hakuba. Rent on arrival:
Participants of our tours are also eligible for a 5% discount for walk-in rentals, just ask your guide for a coupon before heading into the shop. Rhythm has a massive inventory and very rarely runs out of supplies, but they're only guaranteed to have what you need if you reserve in advance. |
A/T skis, splitboards and snowshoesIf you're interested in backcountry gear we recommend renting from Rhythm Summit because of the quality of their equipment and ability to accommodate our multi-day trips. You can view their rental rates at the bottom of their page here.
For backcountry gear rental in Nagano, please contact us for details. To reserve online in advance:
Receive 10% off your order by mentioning 'Japan Ski Tours - 10% discount' in the comments section on their booking inquiry form here. You can pick up your gear and make any needed changes on our first night when we arrive in Niseko. Rent on arrival:
Participants are also eligible for a 10% discount on walk-in rentals, just mention 'Japan Ski Tours' to the staff when you're ready to pay. Again, they have a large inventory but they're only guaranteed to have what you need if you reserve ahead of time. |
Renting avi sets (beacon, shovel, probe) or avalanche airbag packsHow you rent an avi set depends on the tour:
Hokkaido Storm Chaser: You can rent an avi set from us for 11,000 JPY pending availability (this includes beacon, probe, shovel and backpack). Please contact in advanced to inquire availability for your tour date. Hokkaido Snow Tow: Please rent your avi set from Harro's Snowsports online here (rental period: 6 days starting on day 2 of the tour). Harro's rental rates can be found here. Nagano Snow Tow: Week-long rentals are not available for this tour. If you need an avi set for the backcountry tour in Myoko, you can rent on-site for 1,500 JPY. |
