Freeride in Hokkaido is a journey to the heart of Japanese powder the lightest in the world and legendary among riders.
You’ve probably already seen countless hours of videos and know well what it looks like, but let us take you to the island that offers endless freeride opportunities across many resorts.
We have chosen the very best ones, according to local Japanese guides and the cherry on top will be a ski touring ascent of the highest volcano, Asahidake.
So, in line with our motto: “shutup and ride!”
Freeride Trip – Hokkaido, Japan Volcano Asahidake (2291 m), Sapporo, Kiroro, Moiwa.
Comfortable hotels with hot onsens, a local guide from Sapporo, and authentic Japanese culture – sushi, ramen, sake, and nightlife make Hokkaido a true freeride Mecca.
A Mecca not only in taste, but also in something intangible, something you cannot feel from videos – you must experience it live.
A cheap and fast 15h flight from Warsaw to Sapporo with a stopover in Beijing guarantees minimal fatigue, saved time, and optimized costs vs priceless vacation days vs time on snow.
INFO
Dates:
- 02.01 – 12.01.2026 → 7 days on snow, optional night skiing in Moiwa.
Price: 2340 EURO - 23.01 – 04.02.2026 → 10 days on snow, optional night skiing in Moiwa.
Price: 2980 EURO - Duration: 10–13 days
- Group size: 6–8 people
- Difficulty: 7/10 – lift-accessed freeride in deep powder
- Trip profile: 100% freeride / optional skitour with licensed Japanese agency on site
PROGRAM – FREERIDE & SKITOUR
- 5 resorts: Kiroro, Sapporo Kokusai, Sapporo Teine, Asahidake, Moiwa
- 1 day – ascent of Asahi volcano (2291 m), gondola + skitour for those interested, carried out by a licensed Japanese agency (details in the PDF for participants and those interested). Others enjoy lift-access freeride (approx. 1100 m vertical for skitourers, lifts for the rest).
- The best local guides – at the best powder resorts, frequented mainly by locals, not the crowds this winter in Niseko, Rusutsu, Furano…
- Freeride mainly from lifts, sometimes short skinning approaches. However, for logistical reasons, you must have touring/freetouring skis or a splitboard (snowshoes are not sufficient).
ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORT
- Flight with Air China from Warsaw via Beijing to Sapporo – only 15h (if you have a different plan and want to travel, meeting on site is possible).
- Accommodation in 3* hotel with onsen and Japanese karaoke restaurant (you must experience it!), in the suburbs of Sapporo, 15 min from the nearest resort.
- Rooms for 2–3 people, breakfast included.
- Hot springs (onsen) in the hotel.
- Transport around Hokkaido by rented bus.
- Japanese standard – bring only essentials, no need to bring your whole garage 😉
PRICE INCLUDES
- Accommodation: 9–11 nights in 3* hotel, twin rooms
- Breakfasts
- 4–5 days of riding with a certified JMGA local guide
- Continuous support of a Japanese guide + Polish team leader
- Full transfer logistics (4 resorts)
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Flights
- Meals outside of breakfasts (approx. 100 PLN/day)
- Ski passes (approx. 170 PLN/day)
- Ski/snowboard equipment – own gear required
- Avalanche safety gear (ABC kit) – can be rented with prior booking
- Extreme sports insurance (freeride)
- Tips, alcohol
- Entrance tickets to attractions
👉 Note: Professional insurance required ( Alpenvereine, or equivalent) covering off-piste riding. Approx. 100 EURO . Checked at the airport.
EQUIPMENT
- Freeride skis 100 mm+ with touring/freetouring bindings
- Splitboard + additional powder board
- Avalanche safety kit (detector, probe, shovel – mandatory)
- Recommended avalanche airbag backpack
SAFETY
- Led by certified JMGA guide + Polish team leader
- Mandatory avalanche safety kit and ability to use it
- Recommended: avalanche safety course before the trip
- Heavy snowfall = requires experience in deep powder and tree skiing
- Insurance:
- 👉 Note: Professional insurance required (Alpenvereine, or equivalent) covering off-piste riding. Approx. 100 EURO. Checked at the airport.
- Trip cancellation insurance – refund in case of illness/unforeseen events
VISA
- Not required, but you must have a valid passport!
HOW TO REGISTER
- Fill in the booking form on the website
- Pay the 1st installment – 1/3 of the total cost
- After the group reaches min. 4 people or 60 days before departure – pay the 2nd installment (1/3 of the total cost)
- 30 days before departure – pay the final 1/3 installment (or less if you used discounts). We finalize the formalities → you receive detailed trip information.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- If the trip is canceled by us → full refund of payments.
- Cancellation up to 60 days before departure → deposit converted into voucher (valid 1 year).
- Additional trip cancellation insurance → full refund in case of illness or unforeseen events.
- We reserve the right to modify the program due to force majeure (weather, snow conditions, political situation, number of participants).