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Private Guiding in Tohoku

Tohoku Private Guiding Package

Resort Guiding - Lift Accessed Backcountry - Backcountry Touring ​- Qualified English speaking guides

  • Select from trip lengths of 4 days, 5 days and 6 days
  • Includes pickup and drop-off at the nearby bullet train station or airport
  • Guided activities include backcountry touring, summiting big volcanoes, lift-accessed side-country and resort powder guiding
  • Ski the best options within a 90 minute drive of our mountain-side base in Hachimantai (by Appi Kogen)
  • Includes accommodation at the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa, centrally located in the mountains 
  • Includes huge daily breakfast and dinner served by the hotel
  • 1:5 max guide/guest ratio

Looking to maximize your Tohoku powder experience? Our Hachimatai/Appi Kogen based guides have been taking powder chasers to the best spots, stashes and hidden gems in the region for over eight years. 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.

In this region, we've made accommodation-included private guiding packages that make your logistics easy. The packages include a pickup and drop off by private vehicle at Morioka Bullet Train Station or HNA Airport (with direct access to Hokkaido's CTS airport).

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Private Guide Package Types & Details

  • 3-Nights / 3-Guide Days
  • 4-Nights / 4-Guide Days
  • 5-Nights / 5-Days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Meet and Greet > Transfer to Hotel
There are three options to meet the guide:
​
  1. Meet at Hanamaki Airport "Hana Shop and Cafe" on the first floor at 3:30pm
  2. Meet at Morioka Station South Exit by 4:45pm on day-one of your trip
  3. If you're already in the area, meet at our hotel in Hachimantai by 5:30pm on day-one of your trip

Day 2-3: Stay in Hachimantai Mountain Hotel and ski the area

Spend three ski-days storm chasing in this region. With a private guide, anything in the region is possible. Our operating region goes as far south as Geto Kogen, as far west as Tazawako and as far north as Appi Kogen. Backcountry skiing is also offered in the Hachimantai backcountry zone and Mt. Iwate itself.

Check out the skiing options in this greater region on google maps here.

The powder buffet in this region includes:
  • Hachimantai Shimokura
  • Appi Kogen
  • Geto Kogen
  • Amihari
  • Shizukuishi (Cat option available)
  • The Hachimantai backcountry zone (earn your turns)
  • Tazawako
  • Climb the local volcano, Mt. Iwate


Day 4: Ski a third day, then get dropped off at location of your choice

We can adjust your drop off time to suit your preferences.

  • If you're continuing south towards Tokyo, Nagano, Niigata, Hakuba, etc, a drop off at Morioka Bullet Train Station is recommended.
  • If you're going to Hokkaido to ski destinations like Niseko or Furano, the best option is to get dropped off at Hanamaki Airport
Inclusions

  • Pickup at Morioka Bullet Train Station (Tokyo/Aomori access) or HNA Airport (easy Hokkaido access)

  • Three days of private ski guiding by a qualified ski guide. The type of skiing is up to you; choose from side-country, backcountry, small objectives to climbing Mt. Iwate.
 
  • Transportation by private vehicle to a wide variety of ski locations. The operating region is within 90 minutes of our base at the Mountain Hotel. Where you go each day is a conversation between you and your guide who is also staying in the same hotel.
 
  • Three nights at the secluded Hachimantai Mountain Hotel, staying in the the high-end and recently remodeled Mountain Rooms
 
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffets provided by the hotel. This is a total of 3 dinner and 3 breakfasts
 
  • Drop off at at Morioka Bullet Train Station (Tokyo/Aomori access) or HNA Airport (easy Hokkaido access)
Lodging

Introducing the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel & Spa

Nestled at the bottom of Mt. Iwate, this 4 star onsen hotel is ski-in/out to Panorama resort and is connected to Shimokura ski resort.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers. All guests have access to in-hotel hot springs and sauna. Breakfast and dinner is provided by the hotel; they serve up a variety of buffet options both Western and Japanese food; see the food options here.

Check out the hotel website here

Pricing
Group Size
Price per person - JPY
Price per person ≈ USD
5
¥126,000
$900
4
¥143,000
 $1050
3
¥170,000
$1250
2
¥226,000
$1650

  • A 50% deposit will secure your reservation. The remaining balance will be due on December 1
  • All pricing includes 13% tax/fees

Cancellation policy:

  • Up to 4 months before your trip date: 25% cancellation fee
  • 2-4 months before your trip date: 50% cancellation fee
  • Less than 2 months before your trip date: Cancellations made with less than two months of advanced notice will not be refunded. Unfortunately, due to the time- sensitive nature of our business, and the difficulty in re-booking a trip close to the departure date, we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Meet and Greet > Transfer to Hotel
There are three options to meet the guide: 
​
  1. Meet at Hanamaki Airport "Hana Shop and Cafe" on the first floor at 3:30pm
  2. Meet at Morioka Station South Exit by 4:45pm on day-one of your trip
  3. Meet at our hotel in Hachimantai by 5:30pm on day-one of your trip

Day 2-4: Stay in Hachimantai Mountain Hotel and ski the area

Spend 4 ski-days storm chasing in this region. With a private guide, anything in the region is possible. Our operating region goes as far south as Geto Kogen (90 minutes), as far west as Tazawako (90 minutes) and as far north as Appi Kogen (30 minutes). Backcountry skiing is also offered in the Hachimantai backcountry zone and Mt. Iwate itself.

Check out the skiing options in this greater region on google maps here.

The powder buffet in this region includes: 
  • Hachimantai Shimokura
  • Appi Kogen
  • Geto Kogen
  • Amihari
  • Shizukuishi (Cat option available)
  • The Hachimantai backcountry zone (earn your turns)
  • Tazawako
  • Climb the local volcano, Mt. Iwate

Day 5: Ski a fourth day, then get dropped off at location of your choice

We can adjust your drop off time to suit your preferences.

  • If you're continuing south towards Tokyo, Nagano, Niigata, Hakuba, etc, a drop off at Morioka Bullet Train Station is recommended.
  • If you're going to Hokkaido to ski destinations like Niseko or Furano, the best option is to get dropped off at Hanamaki Airport
Inclusions

  • Pickup at Morioka Bullet Train Station (Tokyo/Aomori access) or HNA Airport (easy Hokkaido access)

  • Four days of private ski guiding by a qualified ski guide. The type of skiing is up to you; choose from side-country, backcountry, from small objectives to big ones like climbing Mt. Iwate.

  • Transportation by private vehicle to a wide variety of ski locations. The operating region is within 90 minutes of our base at the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel. Where you go each day is a conversation between you and your guide who is also staying in the same hotel.

  • Four nights at the ideally located Hachimantai Mountain Hotel and Spa, staying in the the high-end and recently remodeled Mountain Rooms

  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffets provided by the hotel. This is a total of 4 dinners and 4 breakfasts

  • Drop off at at Morioka Bullet Train Station (Tokyo/Aomori access) or HNA Airport (easy Hokkaido access)
Lodging

Introducing the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel

Nestled at the bottom of Mt. Iwate, this 4 star onsen hotel is ski-in/out to Panorama resort and is connected to Shimokura ski resort.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers. All guests have access to in-hotel hot springs and sauna. Breakfast and dinner is provided by the hotel; they serve up a variety of buffet options both Western and Japanese food.

Check out the hotel website here.
Pricing
Group Size
Price per person - JPY
Price per person ≈ USD
5
¥163,000
$1200
4
¥184,000
$1350
3
¥220,000
$1630
2
¥291,000
$2150
  • A 50% deposit will secure your reservation. The remaining balance will be due on December 1
  • All pricing includes 13% tax/fees


Cancellation policy:


  • Up to 4 months before your trip date: 25% cancellation fee
  • 2-4 months before your trip date: 50% cancellation fee
  • Less than 2 months before your trip date: Cancellations made with less than two months of advanced notice will not be refunded. Unfortunately, due to the time- sensitive nature of our business, and the difficulty in re-booking a trip close to the departure date, we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
Click on the topics below to expand and view details
Itinerary
Day 1: Meet and Greet > Transfer to Hotel
There are three options to meet the guide: 
​
  1. Meet at Hanamaki Airport "Hana Shop and Cafe" on the first floor at 3:30pm
  2. Meet at Morioka Station South Exit by 4:45pm on day-one of your trip
  3. Meet at our hotel in Hachimantai by 5:30pm on day-one of your trip

Day 2-5: Stay in Hachimantai Mountain Hotel and ski the area

Spend 5 ski-days storm chasing in this region. With a private guide, anything in the region is possible. Our operating region goes as far south as Geto Kogen (90 minutes), as far west as Tazawako (90 minutes) and as far north as Appi Kogen (30 minutes). Backcountry skiing is also offered in the Hachimantai backcountry zone and Mt. Iwate itself.

Check out the skiing options in this greater region on google maps here.

The powder buffet in this region includes:
  • Hachimantai Shimokura
  • Appi Kogen
  • Geto Kogen
  • Amihari
  • Shizukuishi (Cat option available)
  • The Hachimantai backcountry zone (earn your turns)
  • Tazawako
  • Climb the local volcano, Mt. Iwate

Day 5: Ski a fifth day, then get dropped off at location of your choice

We can adjust your drop off time to suit your preferences.

  • If you're continuing south towards Tokyo, Nagano, Niigata, Hakuba, etc, a drop off at Morioka Bullet Train Station is recommended.
  • If you're going to Hokkaido to ski destinations like Niseko or Furano, the best option is to get dropped off at Hanamaki Airport
Inclusions

  • Pickup at Morioka Bullet Train Station (Tokyo/Aomori access) or HNA Airport (easy Hokkaido access)

  • Five days of private ski guiding by a qualified ski guide. The type of skiing is up to you; choose from side-country, backcountry, from small objectives to big ones like climbing Mt. Iwate.
 
  • Transportation by private vehicle to a wide variety of ski locations. The operating region is within 90 minutes of our base at the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel. Where you go each day is a conversation between you and your guide who is also staying in the same hotel.
 
  • Five nights at the ideally located Hachimantai Mountain Hotel and Spa, staying in the the high-end and recently remodeled Mountain Rooms
 
  • Daily breakfast and dinner buffets provided by the hotel. This is a total of 5 dinners and 5 breakfasts
 
  • Drop off at at Morioka Bullet Train Station (Tokyo/Aomori access) or HNA Airport (easy Hokkaido access)

Not included:

  • Transportation to any of the pickup locations; Morioka Station, HNA Airport or the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel
 
  • Guest lift tickets aren't included but the guide lift ticket is. In this region you can budget for daily lift tickets costing about ¥5,000-6,000 per day

  • Avalanche safety sets are required to go into any side-country or backcountry. If you don't have your own, you can rent during the checkout process.
Lodging

Introducing the Hachimantai Mountain Hotel

Nestled at the bottom of Mt. Iwate, this 4 star onsen hotel is ski-in/out to Panorama resort and is connected to Shimokura ski resort.

All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms and showers. All guests have access to in-hotel hot springs and sauna. Breakfast and dinner is provided by the hotel; they serve up a variety of buffet options both Western and Japanese food.

Check out the hotel website here.
Pricing
Group Size
Price per person - JPY
Price per person approx USD
5
¥198,000
$1450
4
¥224,000
$1640
3
¥267,000
$1950
2
¥354,000
$2600
  • A 50% deposit will secure your reservation. The remaining balance will be due on December 1
  • All pricing includes 13% tax/fees


Cancellation policy:


  • Up to 4 months before your trip date: 25% cancellation fee
  • 2-4 months before your trip date: 50% cancellation fee
  • Less than 2 months before your trip date: Cancellations made with less than two months of advanced notice will not be refunded. Unfortunately, due to the time- sensitive nature of our business, and the difficulty in re-booking a trip close to the departure date, we cannot make exceptions to this policy.
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Guiding Services

  • ​Resort Powder Guiding: If you're looking for a day of being shown all the best lift-accessed and easily skiable powder with very little effort, this product is for you. Local knowledge from our guides will open up the best stashes and hidden lines that you wouldn't even know existed without a guide! Booking a day trip with us will get you familiarized quickly with the resorts and save you lots of time! 

  • Lift Accessed Backcountry: This option is all about accessing the best possible powder using existing lift infrastructure. A little work will be required here and there, but generally this type of guiding is all about maximizing your off-piste vertical and minimizing your hiking. The powder stashes you can find with just a bit of effort might surprise you! 

  • Backcountry Touring: Iwate provides plentiful backcountry touring options, especially in the secret nooks and crannies that make this region so special. Unlike many other regions in Japan, Iwate has a surprising amount of wide open backcountry, leaving skiers to make big lines independant of trees. Since there's so many options it mostly depends on weather and your level of fitness.  
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Contact us to start your Tohoku adventure!

To discuss options, contact info@japanskitours.com

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    • Tohoku Indy Trips >
      • 10 Day Tohoku Indy Trip
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    • Epic Pass Rusutsu Package
    • Private Guiding in Tohoku
  • Cat Skiing
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    • Japow Weather Patterns >
      • Japan Powder and La Nina
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  • About
    • Japan Ski Tours
    • Our Team
    • In the Press
    • Reviews
    • Skier ability level
  • Contact Us