Asahidake 3-day backcountry snowboarding tour

When skiing and snowboarding comes to one’s mind, few people think about Japan. But this wonderful country guards an astounding secret: Asahidake. This 3-day backcountry snowboarding tour in Asahidake will blow you away with its beauty and thrilling descents.

Asahidake is the tallest mountain in Hokkaido. As a matter of fact it is an active volcano with a massive extension of land and endless steep bowls. This remote paradise for snowboarders offers great powder. And its uncrowded trails will make you feel like the whole mountain is just for you.

The powder snow in Hokkaido is famous for being light, dry and deep. Asahidake in particular offers unrivalled conditions for backcountry snowboarding due to its ideal location. The cold winds all the way from Siberia as well as the Sea of Japan cover this volcano with up to 14-18 meters of snow every year.

Please note this is an intermediate level program. As such you should be comfortable snowboarding tree runs. You should also know how to snowboard on advanced slopes with steepness of 35 to 40 degrees. And, you are required to have full control of your board so you can stop anywhere.

But whether you are looking to improve on your skills or simply want new challenges, I’ll take you to the best places. You’ll be snowboarding in the deepest snow and reaching the best spots. Everyday will be a different adventure.

Additionally, each day you’ll end your adventure trying something different and delicious of the Japanese cuisine. And, after dinner you can relax at a hot spring, also known as onsen.

The Anui people in Hokkaido call these mountains kamui-mintara. That means Gods’ playground. And indeed Hokkaido and Asahidake look like such. So join me on this magical trip and I promise you’ll feel like you are snowboarding amongst deidities.

If you are looking for something longer, I also guide this Backcountry ski 6-days safari in Hokkaido.