Splitboarding in Harukayama , Hokkaido

Join me on this splitboarding adventure in the beautiful Japanese island of Hokkaido!

During this 2-day trip, we will be staying in a charming and remote mountain hut called Ginreiso. This historical hut is located at the foot of Mt. Harukayama’s upper eastern face, and for decades it has been used as the “oasis of the mountains”.

Every morning, snowboarders will leave this cozy oasis and head to the top of Mt Harukayama where they will find themselves overlooking the coastlines of the famous Ishikari bay.

Participants will find there is no access to electricity nor tap, but it operates on lamps and springs for water nearby. As the fireplace is running constantly, the hut is kept warm and cosy at all times.

Snowboarders and skiers will have to prepare their own food before the trip in order to cook their dinner by the fireplace, after a long day of splitboarding nothing better than to rest and enjoy the silence of the mountain by the fire.

There are 4 rooms with bunkbeds for guests, with plenty of blankets, but having summer sleeping bags or a liner bags could increase your comfort level.

Regarding Ginreiso’s location, participants will have to go to the JR Zenibako station, which is located on the border of Sapporo city and Otaru city. From there, they will ride on a bus for 10 min, and a further 2.5 hours hike from the start point of the Mt Harukayama hiking passage.

Keep in mind our itinerary will depend on the weather conditions, in the Niseko, Otaru and Sapporo Area the average daily low is around -8c in January and February and up in the mountains, it may be around -10c to -15c.

Suitable for intermediate skiers and snowboarders, if you are interested on this 2-day trip, request to book this trip and join me on the ultimate Japanese adventure!