We are currently only able to book CAT tours for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
If you are hunting for untouched powder fields and fresh tracks all day, then we have the answer! Niseko Weiss Powder Cats provides a Cat Assisted ski and snowboard adventure on our own private 1,048m mountain, Mt Weisshorn, located 2km to the North-East of Hanazono.
A maximum of 12 guests per day guarantees line after line of untracked snow and with no need to queue for lifts or hike the peak, you can maximize your time on the powder.
Our guides accompany the tour to provide advice on the best spots on the mountain and ensure your safety throughout the day. They'll even photograph your best turns, with the images available online for you to access!
Operational Dates
Tours run from 3rd December 2022 to 9th April 2023 - depending on snow conditions.
Highlights
- Exclusive access to Mt Weisshorn, maximum 12 guests per day, accompanied by knowledgable guies
- Accessed via a CAT - stay warm between laps
- Complimentary pick up and drop off service from your accommodation
- New lunch venue - Somoza - a secluded gourmet restaurant hidden in the snowy forest around Hanazono
- Snacks and water provided for the tour
- Photographs of the day available for download
- All avalanche safety equipment is provided
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
If insufficient people join a group tour and it does not go ahead, we will try to reschedule or issue a refund. You will be contacted at 20:30 the day prior to allow sufficient time to fill any remaining seats.
Tour Schedule
07:00 - 07:30 - Pick up from your Niseko accommodation.
08:00 - 08:30 - Arrive at Hanazono 308 for registration, safety briefing and avalanche equipment fitting. Travel to Weiss.
08:30 - 11:30 - Spend the morning exploring your mountain and enjoying those incredible powder turns! With open faces, tree lines and powder pillows there is something for everyone. Expect three to four runs in the morning.
11:30 - 12:30 - Enjoy a beautifully prepared lunch tucked away in a forest cabin restaurant, Somoza.
12:30 – 15:00 - Jump back into the cat and shred the powder in our afternoon session! Generally expect up to three runs after lunch.
15:00 - 15:15 - After a great day on the mountain it is time to head back to HANAZONO to drop off gear then drive back to your accommodation. Remember to look out for the email from your photographer with a link to all of the day’s awesome photos!
What to Bring
- Powder skis or powder board. Ski poles with powder baskets are also strongly recommended.
- Additional layer / garments
- Face mask and / or neck warmer
- Warm and well-fitting gloves
- Helmet and goggles
- Nice to have - GoPro or Sportscam
Ability Level Chart Frequently Asked Questions
Book Bus Transfers
Bookings for winter 2023-24 are not open. We are expecting that bookings will open in September / October 2023.