We are currently only able to book guiding tours for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
Choose from any of the resorts in the West Hokkaido or Central Hokkaido region (dependent on where you are staying). There are a plethora of resorts to choose from in both areas.
Their guides watch the weather and snow conditions carefully and will take you wherever is best, on the day. Alternatively, you can decide in advance if you wish to visit a particular resort.
All of their guides know the area inside and out, which means we know where the best snow will be on any given day.
If heading off-piste, they know the best places to drop from, the easiest way to get back out, and all the secret stashes along the way.
Their main objective is keeping you safe and away from any hidden dangers that can trap the unwary, so that you can focus on the great tree skiing, easily-accessed open bowls and uncrowded, fresh powder.
Hokkaido Ski Resorts Map
West Hokkaido Ski Resorts
- Niseko - in bounds tree skiing and extensive lift accessible off piste terrain through the controlled gate system
- Rusutsu - with some of the best tree runs in the area and the epic bowls almost straight off the lifts Rusutsu has something for everyone.
- Kiroro - some amazing lift accessible tree skiing and bowls with varying degrees of terrain for all levels.
- Kokusai - a powder sanctuary away from the crowds. With a variety of terrain suitable for all ability levels, enjoy epic, untracked powder run after run.
- Teine - boasts some of the steepest terrain in Hokkaido, great tree runs and fantastic views of Sapporo city and out to sea. Ideal for advanced to expert skiers and boarders
2023 / 24 Prices
Pricing for the upcoming winter season will be confirmed soon.
In the meantime, please refer to the 2022 / 23 season pricing as an approximation.
2022 / 23 Prices
For groups of 6 participants or more, please ask for a custom quote
Who does this tour suit?
This tour is perfect for groups of any size and any age, providing that the group is of a similar ability and you can all ski/board down the hill comfortably on your own as we are not instructors.
They’ll tailor the tour to suit your needs, whether it be a fun, on-piste family-oriented tour or an off-piste deep powder tour. We’ll also ski and board at your level – you won’t feel like you’re being pushed above your comfort zone to keep up, nor will you be held back from unleashing your inner shredder.
- Beginner: 80%
- Intermediate: 100%
- Advanced: 100%
Tour Details
Time
Your start time will change each day, depending on where we go, but will usually commence between 7.00am - 8.00am if you want first lifts and fresh powder.
Otherwise, please specify your preferred start time when you contact them and they will do their best to accommodate you.
Includes up to 6 hours guiding + travel time.
Photography
All of their guides are also professional photographers and if you wish, you can add photography or video to you tour and get magazine-quality photos of the day or a professionally produced short film with music.
These will be delivered within one week of your tour.
Transport
They'll pick you up from your accommodation and drop you home at the end of the day.
They can even stop at the local convenience store to get snacks along the way, to keep you energised while you ride.
What to bring
Please bring all your own ski attire and equipment.
All tours going off-piste need an avalanche safety pack, which includes a beacon, probe and shovel. If you don't have your own, we rent these for ¥4,000 per day.
For longer tours, you will also need to bring your lunch - or money for lunch - and plenty of water.
Book Niseko Photography - Ski Resort Tours
Bookings for winter 2023-24 are not open. We are expecting that bookings will open in September / October 2023.