1-day Backcountry Ski Tour on Mt Fuji

Enjoy backcountry skiing on Japan's most famous mountain with a certified guide!

Private

1 Day

May

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Ski down Mt. Fuji, the most popular mountain in Japan.
Enjoy backcountry skiing in the company of a guide.
Take part in an amazing adventure that you will never forget.

Description

Would you like to ski down Mt Fuji, the most famous mountain in Japan? Then let me take you on a unique backcountry adventure in this stunning Japanese landmark!

Backcountry skiing in Mt Fuji mountain is a dream come true for any skier. If the conditions allow, it is possible to enjoy a super long run with granular snow of 1,300m altitude difference. Furthermore, at the summit, you can also ski down at its crater cone.

On this program, we will spend around 7-8 hours out on the mountain. Furthermore, our trip will involve uphill skinning/ hiking with snowshoes and crampons. Therefore, you will need to have a very good fitness level to join and have advanced technical skills. Additionally, I recommend you arrive one day early to prevent altitude sickness. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you and we may also have a photographer come along to take pictures of this unforgettable adventure!

Please contact me for more information and let's start planning an unforgettable day!

I also offer longer tours, such as this 3-day ski tour in Mt Tateyama.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Personal insurance

Details

More info

For groups of over 5 people, I will bring a guide friend so we have 2 guides in a group.

Equipment: ski gear (skis, splitboard, snowboard), skins, snowshoes, boots, crampons (with more than 10 points), sunglasses, goggles, gloves, ski clothing, avalanche safety gear (beacon, probe, shovel)

You can rent:

Beacon, Backpack, Snowshoes JPY1,000/each
Probe, Shovel, Poles JPY500/each
Full set of the above: JPY3,500 *Poles are not for the skiers. *I also have Airback, Powder Board, Splitboard (w/seals), Fat Ski (w/seals) for rent. Please contact when you register. I do not have boots for rent.

You can purchase those tour photos at the end, which costs JPY5,000 per person for all data and JPY700 if you only want one piece of photo data.

Meeting point

Will be anounced after application to the tour.

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Hotel Shirakabaso Karuizawa Japan

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Kyukaruizawa Kikyo Curio Collection by Hilton Karuizawa Japan

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Hotel Cypress Karuizawa Karuizawa Japan

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About the guide

Yu

4.5

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Mountain Guide

I am a backcountry ski guide with JMGA hiking level 2 and ski / snowboard guide level 2 certifications, based in Hakuba.
I was born in Aichi prefecture in Japan and started snowboarding in my early teens. Before I knew it, I was snowboarding everyday in the winter and in my final year of high school, I moved to Iwate prefecture in Tohoku (northern tip of Honshu, known for big snow falls) to freeride everyday. I became a professional snowboarder, and since 2002, I have been a ski / snowboard guide based in Hakuba.

I wanted to share the experience and fun I have had in the mountains with many other people in a safe manner with the right education and so I started my own backcountry guide company in 2012.

Myself and all the other guides at my guide company are on splitboards and so we welcome snowboarders and skiers alike. Given my snowboarding background, I know how difficult it could be for a snowboarder to follow a skier's line!!

I'm also trained and certified by Japan Avalanche Network and Wilderness First Aid, and am a member of Japan Emergency Rescue Team.

When I'm unavailable the guides at my guide company that I trust, with sufficient Avalanche training, Wilderness First Aid as well as much guiding experience at my guide company (some with JMGA certification as well) will be able to guide you.

Please contact me if you're in Hakuba and want to explore the backcountry of the beautiful North Japan Alps, away from the ski resorts!!

Languages

Japanese | English

Certificates

JMGA

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What people are saying about Yu

Jonathan

My guide kenji was amazing! He picked me up from the hotel and provided whatever rental gear I needed. Kenji and I talked about snowboard movies, Japan, life, and he even gave me recommendations for Hakuba and Tokyo. I would highly recommend Yu, Bamboo tail guide company, and kenji.

Dominik

Great tour in the beautiful mountains of Hakuba with waist deep powder! Sick riding!!